Here is where it all began.  Tom Countryman took an interest in these funny little cars when serving with the US Army in Germany 1952-53.  He brought this 1951 Coupe back to Minnesota in 1953.  We believe this to be the first Porsche licensed in Minnesota.  Tom had befriended Huschke van Hanstein, the legendary racing driver and Porsche PR manager.  Here he prepares for the ice races on Lake Phalen.  Countryman was a charter member of Nord Stern in 1959 and 50 years later was part of our 50th Anniversary celebration.

More on Tom in future posts.