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Meissen Blue PHOTOS BY JIM RAND 34 Drawings of classic Porsche race cars hurtling along tracks such as Le Mans or Sebring hung on bright white walls and doors. Bill proudly pointed out a poster sized photo that captured him a few years back, standing beside his two grandsons, and a Porsche. Further down the wall was a set of unique blueprints, similar to those used in home construction. These were of a 356, providing critical reassembly clues. Close by a rack of ignition keys and wall hung hubcaps and wheels snagged my interest. Side fact: Did you know that the 356s wheels were stamped with the cars production year and the manufacturer of the wheel? However, the piece de resistance in the garage was the Meissen Blue 356. Its’ fresh coat of paint shimmered in the light. The 356, still gutted of engine, gauges, windshield and seats, sat before me, squatting like an oversized metal sculpture. Nearby parts, similar to pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, were scattered Der Sportwagen