The Uplifting Story of a Wilful East German Shoemaker Who Built His Own Porsche
Although imports of western-built Porsches were prohibited in East Germany, Hans Miersch didn’t give up on the dream of owning a 356 and decided to build one himself. He risked his freedom on multiple occasions, smuggling parts from West Germany, and with the help of other automotive enthusiasts, including Ferry Porsche, his dream came true.
Source: autoevolution.com