Porsche 928 H50 Concept

To be honest, I had no clue a station wagon prototype based on the Porsche 928 existed until I saw it on display at the Petersen Auto Museum back in August. It was unveiled in 1987 and created for Ferry Porsche's 75th birthday but not until the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was it showcased to the public. The 928 H50 was also one of Porsche's first ideas for a 4-seater/family tourer and may have been the main inspiration for the Panamera that came over two decades later. Powering this prototype is a 5.0-liter V8 producing 330 horsepower, boasting a top speed of 168 mph. These performance numbers are less than those of the production 928. The most notable element of the H50 compared to the production 928 and other 928 design studies is its two additional half-doors. Porsche decided the 928 H50 didn't meet the company's expectations of the vehicle, therefore stowing it away for 25 years and remaining a prototype. Overall, the 928 H50 is a cool concept that stands out in the Porsche crowd. I was amazed when I saw it for the first time and knew it was special.