Porsche Sports Car Books - History and Models (1/2)
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Porsche 70 Years : There Is No Substitute
Porsche is one of the most important and iconic automotive manufacturers in history. From its first 356 to today's technical tour de force, the 918, Porsche has advanced from strength to strength for nearly seven decades.
In "Porsche 70 Years: There is No Substitute", author Randy Leffingwell offers a richly illustrated and detailed book that captures the full story of one of the world's leading automotive companies. Beautiful, contemporary, photos and rare historical images accompany in-depth analyses of milestone cars and events.
Created with Porsche's cooperation, the book brings to light the engineering anddesign stories behind Stuttgart's most famous cars - such as the 356, 904, 917, 911, 928, 935, 956 and others - as well as its key players. Comprising the most comprehensive overview of the company's entire history, "Porsche 70 Years" truly has no substitute.
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Author:
Randy Leffingwell
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256 pages, 26 x 31.5 x 2.9 cm / 10.25 x 12.4 x 1.14 in, hardback
For all sports car fans who are often overcome by wanderlust! If you have always dreamed of racing over Alpine passes and mountain roads in your sports car, Cars & Curves will make your palms sweat. For 70 years, Porsche has been synonymous with sports cars of the highest quality and the dream car factory's anniversary is being celebrated all over the world.
In his book, Stefan Bogner presents breathtaking photos of the most beautiful Alpine passes that can be driven by car. The stars in every picture: sports cars that every collector would love to have, from the Porsche 906 from the sixties to the modern Carrera GT - "A Tribute to 70 Years of Porsche".
Each vehicle was elaborately staged and some were even photographed from a helicopter. The fascinating images are complemented by the stirring texts by Ben Winter, which make these impressive routes even more tangible - as if you were sitting behind the wheel yourself. The fascinating illustrated book about corner hunting and the dream of sporty driving
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Author:
Stefan Bogner
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432 pages, 28.5 x 22 x 4.4 cm / 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.73 in, hardback
After the overwhelming success of "Cars & Curves" Volume 1, a fireworks of rare models and breathtaking routes on occasion of the 70th Porsche anniversary, Stefan Bogner goes for the next one. Even the most dedicated fans of sports cars from Zuffenhausen must wonder: How do Bogner and his team manage to photograph this exquisite choice of the best and rarest Porsche models? These are the 908, 962, 718 Spyder, Carrera Abarth and many more. And it's neither a studio shooting nor in front of a static background, no, the photos of the otherwise closely guarded valuables were taken at full speed and regardless of consequences.
Each car is carefully staged, sometimes the pictures are even taken from a helicopter. Powerfully written texts by Ben Winter complement the fascinating photos and make the impressive routes feel like the real thing - as if you were at the wheel. What are you waiting for? Leaf through, buckle up and drive off!
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Author:
Stefan Bogner
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432 pages, 28.5 x 22 x 4.4 cm / 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.73 in, hardback
Iconic cars such as the 356's and the immortal 911's, extraordinary success stories in the classic endurance races, great champions and remarkable engineers. These are the principal ingredients of "Porsche, The Golden Years", a book examining the full history of the legendary Stuttgart firm, with spectacular and previously unpublished images by the photographer Franco Villani.
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Author:
Leonardo Acerbi
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360 pages, 31 x 29.5 x 3.3 cm / 12.2 x 11.6 x 1.3 in, hardback
Porsche is one of the most important and iconic manufacturers in automotive history. From the early 356 to the 918, Porsche has been making progress for seventy years. Michael Furman's stunning recent photography and rare archive images accompany an in-depth analysis of the cars and key events. Design plans and style sketches provide additional insight.
This book reveals the technical and stylistic gestation of the Stuttgart firm's most famous cars, the 356, 904, 917, 911, 928, 935, 959 and 962, as well as the current key models, the Cayenne, Panamera, 918 and Macan.
The founder of this legendary company, Ferdinand Porsche, worked for years in construction offices, leaving a lasting mark on the entire automobile industry between the two wars.
This book analyzes year by year, from 1906 to 2016, all the models of the manufacturer Porsche. If the name Porsche is today inseparable from the great automobile brand of the same name, this was not always the case in the past.
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Author:
Constantin Parvulesco
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272 pages, 31 x 23.5 cm / 12.2 x 9.25 in, hardback
For 75 years, Porsche has stood for excellence in sports car construction. Hardly any other manufacturer has achieved comparable success both on the market and on racetracks worldwide. In this book, automotive historian, photographer and Porsche expert Randy Leffingwell devotes himself to the decisive moments and models that have shaped the Porsche legend. From the beginnings with the Gmund Coupé to the legendary Porsche 911 and the current models such as the Cayenne, Panamera and the all-electric Taycan.
The opulently designed book offers a valuable treasure trove of automotive history facts and images. Leffingwell presents the evolution of Porsche sports cars in an impressive format, from the origins to the modern era with electric mobility.
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Author:
Randy Leffingwell
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256 pages, 31 x 25.5 x 2.9 cm / 12.2 x 10 x 1.14 in, hardback
The first Porsche was registered on June 8 1948. This marked the beginning of a legendary brand that is much more than just a name. Porsche stands for sportiness, innovation, design and functionality. Ferdinand Porsche had already laid the foundation for today's company.
The "Porsche Chronik" follows the eventful history from the beginnings in 1931 through the first Porsche sports car to the past 75 years up to the anniversary year in chronological order. This compilation is ideal for anyone who wants to be informed briefly and concisely about the world-famous brand.
German edition.
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Author:
Porsche Museum
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240 pages, 17.5 x 24.5 x 2.3 cm / 6.9 x 9.7 x 0.91 in, hardback
On June 8, 1948, the first Porsche was registered, marking the beginning of a legendary brand that represents more than just a name. Porsche is synonymous with sportiness, innovation, design, and functionality. Ferdinand Porsche laid the groundwork for the company long before that.
The "Porsche Chronicle" describes the eventful history from its inception in 1931 through the introduction of the first Porsche sports car, spanning the past 75 years up to the anniversary year, in chronological order. This compilation is perfect for those seeking a concise overview of the world-renowned brand.
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Author:
Porsche Museum
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240 pages, 17.5 x 24.5 x 2.6 cm / 6.9 x 9.7 x 1.02 in, hardback
To mark the 70th anniversary, star photographer René Staud is using his unique studio photography to showcase the most important Porsche models from seven decades. Of course, the eventful history of the sports car company is not neglected either. The great racing successes are also being celebrated once again.
In addition to Dr. Wolfgang Porsche and Dr. Oliver Blume, ex-Formula 1 drivers Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jacky Ickx as well as ex-rally world champion Walter Röhrl, who still helps develop the current Porsche models, describe their special relationship with Porsche. No one can bridge the gap from the past to the future better than the tall Bavarian.
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