Porsche

Porsche: The Classic Era offers something for all Stuttgart enthusiasts and those interested in automotive history. There are few automobiles in the world as iconic as Porsche's air-cooled sports cars. For more than 50 years, Porsche's rear-engine wonders set the benchmark for production sports cars and dominated the world's racecourses.

From the first Gmund coupe, to the 356, to the timeless 911, this richly illustrated volume tells the full story of Germany's fabled sports cars. Automotive writer and photographer Dennis Adler begins with the early career of Ferdinand Porsche, detailing the influences and events that set him on the path to automotive-engineering greatness, including key stints with Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union, and Volkswagen.

From there, he details Porsche's WWII work before moving into the postwar era and the establishment of Porsche as a unique automotive brand. Adler's engaging text is accompanied throughout by rare images from Porsche's historic archive, as well as stunning contemporary photos of all the great cars, including 356 Carerra, 550 Speedster, 911S, 912, 930 Turbo, 914/6, as well as key racers like the 906, 908, and 935.