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18 de mar. de 2020 · MAX HOFFMAN – BUSINESSMAN AND AESTHETE. In 1952 he let go of his Jaguar dealership for a cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, strongly promoting a serial production of open two seater sports cars. That gave birth to another icon – the 300 SL Gullwing.
Known equally for his acumen and influence, Hoffman was instrumental in development and refinement of several iconic luxury sports cars, including the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Porsche 356 Speedster, and V-8 powered BMW 507 roadster.
3 de nov. de 2018 · But Hoffman didn't just dedicate his business to exclusive luxury sports cars. His efforts played a monumental role with introducing the Volkswagen Beetle and the BMW 2002 to the U.S. market.
18 de mar. de 2007 · As the first importer of Mercedes-Benz cars in 1952, he was instrumental in the creation of the 300SL sports car, a model based on a racecar. Hoffman pushed the automaker into building a...
4 de abr. de 2018 · This is the house of Maximilian E. Hoffman: the wartime immigrant who brought European sports cars to America. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955, the Usonian-style dwelling was one of the last works he created before his death in 1959.
23 de may. de 2023 · The Porsche 356 paved the way for a sports car giant. Dale Miller. 23 May 2023. The iconic Speedster, the brainchild of Max Hoffman and Ferry Porsche, is much sought after by collectors. A $2995 investment in the late 1950s, it will cost you 100 times that to buy one today. Marc Urbano.
Those Hoffman-inspired cars include icons like the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, the Porsche 356 Speedster, or the BMW 507. Maximilian Hoffman. Born: November 12, 1904, Vienna. Died: August 9, 1981, unknown location. Photo: Daimler AG. Coming of Age in Vienna.
