Porsche 70 Years
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Porsche 70 Years
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Porsche 70 Years
This richly illustrated book offers a complete history of Porsche, Germany's premium sports-car maker. The book focuses on the engineering and design stories while paying homage to key players.
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 and design stories behind Stuttgart's most famous carsβsuch as the 356, 904, 917, 911, 928, 935, 956, and othersβas well as its key players. There's something for every Porsche enthusiast, whether a rear-engine 911 loyalist, race fan, or follower of contemporary vehicles such as the Cayman and Boxster.
Comprising the most comprehensive overview of the company's entire history, this book truly has no substitute.
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Porsche 70 Years by Randy Leffingwell is lauded for its blend of concise yet informative text and stunning photography. Reviewers highlight its rich historical overview of Porsche's legendary cars, complemented by eloquent prose and captivating visuals, making it an essential addition for enthusiasts of the marque. The book includes rare images and covers race cars, production models, and prototypes, offering a comprehensive analysis of Porsche's significant contributions to automotive history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780760347256
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 September 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Illustration: 200 color, 50 b-w photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 305.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, in 1989 while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. Since then, he has authored another 47 titles for Motorbooks and its sister publisher Voyageur Press covering subjects from sports cars to motorcycles to farm tractors. Leffingwell is considered one of the top Porsche historians working today, and he enjoys a close working relationship with Porsche AG. His Porsche titles include Porsche 911 50 Years, The Complete Book of Porsche 911, and Porsche Turbo. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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