inside the hidden warehouse of stuttgart's porsche museum

inside the hidden warehouse of stuttgart’s porsche museum
image © steffen jahn

stuttgart’s porsche museum is a paradise of luxury vehicles, teeming with more than 80 of the brand’s most famous, iconic cars on permanent exhibit; but behind the scenes, a secret warehouse on site hides an archive of special-edition, priceless models from porsche’s past. in a rare trip behind these closed doors, german photographer steffen jahn documents the premises and precious cars concealed there, including examples of some of porsche’s most prized treasures. stacked in protective cases and arranged in rows, everything from limited-edition racing cars to vintage recreational vehicles are stored and secured — a rare spectacle for casual drivers and car enthusiasts alike. take a look at the photos below for a peek inside. 

a selection of cars from the porche archive are safely stacked on steel frames 
image © steffen jahn

vintage models are arranged in rows, protected by white cloth coverings 
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rows of vehicles are contained within large-scale crates that keep them safe
image © steffen jahn 

motorcycles are archived alongside racing and sports cars 
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the inner machinery of a porche is visible as part of the car is removed 
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a line of parked vehicles are stored in the hidden warehouse in germany 
image © steffen jahn