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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31tural masterpiece that will form a gatewayto the city of Stuttgart and significantlyenrich Zuffenhausen,” remarkedAnton Hunger, Head of Public Relationsat Porsche AG, who is also responsiblefor the new museum. Stuttgart willgain even further appeal thanks to theconstruction of the Porsche andMercedes-Benz museums. Car enthusiastsfrom all over the world will travelto the Swabian city to gain a fascinatinginsight into the history ofcar construction.The new museum building covering24,000 square meters, which was designedby the Viennese architectsDelugan Meissl, also houses the Porschearchives and a special workshop for historicvehicles. The workshop, which ishome to the 300 vintage cars from thePorsche depot, can also be used by privatecustomers who want to restore orservice their valuable vehicles.Oncompletion, the museum will also boasta coffee bar, a museum restaurant,andconference area, and an exclusive restaurantoperated independently by themuseum.February 200733 Northlander