The Designer
Erwin Komenda
1904–1966AustrianDaimler-Benz, Steyr, then Porsche (body-design chief)Porsche
Komenda was Porsche’s Austrian body-engineering chief and one of the most consequential body designers of the 20th century — he shaped both the streamlined VW Beetle and Porsche’s first sports cars. He led the firm’s bodywork from the 356 through the early 911.
Notable cross-make designs: Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) body; Porsche 356; Porsche 550 Spyder; bodywork of the 901/911
