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Book Porsche 911 Scrapbook- The air-cooled cars

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Title Porsche 911 Scrapbook- The air-cooled cars

Author Glen Smale

Language english

180 sheets

Many color & B/W illustrations

Introduction by Dr Wolfang Porsche

Year 2008

Dimensions : 24.5 x 31 cm

ISBN 978-0-955656-42-2

Abstract :

The Porsche 911 is one of the most recognised sports cars on the planet. It’s the stuff of dreams for many, with a devoted band of fervent followers.

This Porsche 911 book combines incisive narrative with stunning photography, cuttings, brochures and posters to tell the story of the 911 air-cooled cars (1963-1998).

In tracing 35 years of Porsche history, this stunningly-designed, large format work explores the models, the technology and the company history; investigates the origins of the awesome Carrera RS 2.7; takes a swift peek at the marque’s considerable racing pedigree and assesses the impact competition success had on the 911’s design and development.

Containing a wealth of unseen material direct from the Porsche Archive and a rare dedication by Dr. Wolfgang Porsche – the Porsche 911 Scrapbook is essential reading for every Porsche enthusiast.

Charting the evolution of the 911 series and the creation of a worldwide phenomenon, over 35 years from 1963-1998

178 pages, crammed with hundreds of rare and unseen images and documents, many direct from the Porsche Archive Department
The science of survival: how the Porsche 911 has combined technological innovation with design integrity
Examining many key components – from wheels, to duck-tails and even mirrors!
Competition successes – from Sebring to Le Mans and Mexico
The stuff of dreams: how the 911 was marketed and sold
The role of the Porsche family and other key figures in the 911’s history
Export, expansion and the pressures of global success
Presenting original road test documents, prototypes and styling exercises
All the classic variations – Carrera, Turbo, Targa …
The memorabilia, apparel and accessories
Rare dedication by Dr. Wolfgang Porsche