Porsche 911 (1963-1983): books - history and models

Porsche 911 Red Book (3rd Edition) - Specifications, Options, Production Numbers, Data Codes and More

Porsche's 911, one of the most iconic sports cars in the world, is also one of the most sought-after collectible sports cars. Potential buyers, collectors, historians, and armchair enthusiasts crave all the details that, in sum, make up the 911's DNA.
"Porsche 911 Red Book" provides all of the critical information enthusiasts need and offers it in a convenient, portable package that can be carried to concours, auctions, club events, or anywhere that quick reference to accurate data is required.

From the first 911 of 1964 to today's technologically advanced, class-leading sports car, "Porsche 911 Red Book" offers all the data and detail desired by 911 fans. It provides an in-depth look at all the 911 versions including the Turbos, GT cars, and the limited-production specials that have collectively forged the 911 legend over the past 50-plus years.

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Author:	Patrick Paternie, Peter Bodensteiner
Details:	208 pages, 20.5 x 13 x 1.3 cm / 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	96 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2015)
ISBN:	9780760347607

The Complete Book of Porsche 911 - Every Model Since 1964

Porsche's fabled 911 represents the ultimate expression of Ferdinand Porsche's original vision of the perfect sports car. In "The Complete Book of Porsche 911", author and photographer Randy Leffingwell provides a year-by-year overview of Stuttgart's most famous car, from the original 901 prototype to today's technologically advanced GT2 and GT3 derivatives and the latest 992-generation 911.
Along the way, he highlights the racing, prototype, and limited-production cars - offering the most complete reference available to these top-tier sports cars.

In this book, you'll find the air-cooled cars of 1963 to 1998, then the water-cooled 911s of 1998 to present day. With behind-the-scenes info on the evolution of this iconic sports car, this book offers the detail craved by Porsche enthusiasts.

Illustrated throughout with images from Porsche's own historical archive and complemented by the author's stunning photos, along with detailed technical specification tables, this book offers a thorough account of one of the most beloved enthusiast cars ever produced.

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Author:	Randy Leffingwell
Details:	344 pages, 44.5 x 29 x 2.9 cm / 17.5 x 11.4 x 1.14 in, hardback
Illustrations:	450 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2019)
ISBN:	9780760365038

The 911 and 912 Porsche (1965-1973) - A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity II

The "911 and 912 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity II" takes a part-by-part, year-by-year approach to what an owner or prospective buyer should look for when evaluating a 911 or 912 Porsche.

For each year, from 1965 through 1973, the author examines with amazing detail every change, documented or not, of each model - and now including major mechanical components. Also included are the most accurate and comprehensive option, chassis number and color/upholstery listings anywhere.

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Author:	Dr. B. Johnson
Details:	176 pages, 27 x 23.5 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 9.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	885 colour photos, 124 drawings
Publisher:	TPR, Inc. (USA, 2021)
ISBN:	9780929758305

Porsche 911 (930) - Turbo series Coupé, Targa & Cabriolet (1975-1989) - Essential Buyer's Guide

A guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 930 Turbo of your dreams. It is packed with advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche 930 can fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle.

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Author:	Adrian Streather
Details:	64 pages, 19.5 x 14 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	117 colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2012)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845844219

Porsche 911 (1963-1973) (Schrader Typen Chronik)

For 50 years, the Porsche 911 has been delighting car fans around the world with its streamlined silhouette. It is therefore high time to dedicate a separate chronicle to the early examples of this legendary birthday child. Presented as the 901 at the IAA in 1963, the successor to the 356, eventually renamed the 911, became the epitome of the brand from Zuffenhausen.
Alexander Franc Storz puts it in the spotlight here with brochures and images from his almost inexhaustible archive.

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Author:	Alexander Franc Storz
Details:	96 pages, 22 x 24 cm / 8.7 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	44 b&w and 116 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2013)
Series:	Schrader Typen Chronik
ISBN:	9783613035836

Porsche 911 - Die luftgekühlten Serien- und Rennfahrzeuge

In the more than 50 years of its model history, the Porsche 911 has continually improved a little bit. Countless small and large development steps have brought the sports car from Zuffenhausen ever closer to the desired perfection.

Jörg Austen, who worked for many years in transmission development at Porsche and was later responsible for technical training, traces the technical development of the evergreen in this extremely clear chronicle.
He accurately compares road and racing vehicles of the air-cooled era and lists what changed from model year to model year.

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Author:	Jörg Austen
Details:	464 pages, 26.5 x 23 cm / 10.4 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	114 b&w and 238 colour photos, 20 drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783613038943