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Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998
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Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998 is a detailed reference covering every air-cooled variation of this classic sports car. Discovering which features you want, which to avoid, and known flaws will guide you to your ideal model.
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Detailed purchase advice for Germany's premier classic sports car—the Porsche 911.
The Porsche 911 is one of the finest and most important sports cars ever made. These fantastic machines have become top-level collectibles, making it more important than ever to fully understand the car you are considering buying. Don't let your dream car turn out to be your greatest regret. Arm yourself with the knowledge necessary to purchase with confidence.
Randy Leffingwell's Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998 is the most comprehensive resource available to guide you past the potential pitfalls in your pursuit of Stuttgart's classic sports car. This year-by-year guide will help you select the model and year that best aligns with your ownership goals. You'll learn which features you want, which to avoid, and the known flaws from across all the air-cooled generations.
Detailed text for each model year is accompanied by:
- Technical specifications
- Typical parts costs
- Performance ratings
- An invaluable "Garage Watch" feature calling out common and known faults
Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998 is an invaluable resource in finding the perfect classic 911 for your garage!
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Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998 by Randy Leffingwell is highly recommended for anyone considering purchasing a classic Porsche 911, offering detailed and thoughtful guidance. It's praised for being informative and well-organised, serving as a valuable resource for both prospective and experienced Porsche 911 owners.
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ISBN: 9780760377192
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Edition: New Edition with new cover & price
Illustration: 200 color photos
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 210.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 762g
Pages: 240
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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 more than 50 other titles, covering subjects from sports cars to motorcycles to farm tractors. Leffingwell is considered one of the top transportation photographers and historians working today. Some of his previous best-selling Motorbooks titles include Art of the Corvette, Porsche 911: Fifty Years, John Deere: A History of the Tractor, and The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection (with Darwin Holmstrom). He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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