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Porsche 70 Years

There Is No Substitute
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Porsche 70 Years by Randy Leffingwell celebrates the iconic automaker's journey through seven decades of innovative design and engineering excellence. This book delves into the storied heritage of Porsche, exploring its most influential models and the remarkable tales behind them. It's a visually rich tribute to the brand's legacy, focusing on its impact on motorsport and its cultural reverence in the automotive world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the legacy and evolution of sports cars, particularly with a keen interest in the iconic automotive history and design innovations of Porsche. Bursting with stunning photography and insightful narratives, it offers an exhilarating journey through the decades, perfect for both car enthusiasts and admirers of exceptional engineering feats.

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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.

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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 carsβ€”such as the 356, 904, 917, 911, 928, 935, 956, and othersβ€”as 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.

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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

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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