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What if I told you you could own an air-cooled “Super” from Porsche’s repertoire that was an important part of their history but relatively unknown amongst enthusiasts? You’d probably expect that this rarity would be super expensive, too – out of touch with most mortal’s budgets. But you’re wrong! Not only could you own this Porsche Super, you could pull some stumps out with it. Never again will you think about sowing your oats in a Porsche the same way! In all seriousness, the four tractor models designed by Porsche in the 1930s were a very important and interesting part of the company’s history. Initially, post war these tractors were needed to help rebuild Germany and bolster exports. Though they had difficulty competing with domestic tractors price-wise in the United States, the Porsche-Diesel tractors were more advanced and impressive. Lower range tractors received a 2-cylinder motor, while higher range models got a 3-cylinder unit like this one. Production ended up being moved to the old Zeppelin factory in Friedrichshafen and taken over by Mannesmann, but the Porsche design remained the center of these tractors. Forgotten by many until recently, there’s now a greater appreciation for the original Porsche diesel:

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