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Summarized from back cover: Not just any Porsche book: it is called THE Porsche Book because it includes every type of production and racing car built by Porsche from 1948 to the date this 2nd Edition was published, i.e. early 1980s. From the Type 114 right up to the 956, including famous models Carrera and the racing Spyders.
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- PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0850595592
- ISBN 13 9780850595598
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages584
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The Porsche Book
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Patrick Stephens, Cambridge, UK, 1983
ISBN 10: 0850595592
ISBN 13: 9780850595598
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Hardcover
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. Photos, Technical Diagrans, Plans Etc (illustrator). Second. Sub-titled "A definitive illustrated history" this extremely detailed book on the famous Porsche marque was first published in Germany in 1977, with the first English translation following in 1978, reprinted in 1980, 1981, twice in 1982, then this second edition of 1983. The translator was Paul Frere, a works driver for Porsche who drove for them in the 1954 La Mans 24-hour race and was closely associated with the company and its cars and wrote books on Porsche racing cars of the 1970s and the 911 model. The co-authors were also closely involved in Porsche production and racing activities. Their book opens with a brief history of the company and then lists 22 production car models from 1938 to 1981, followed by a list of production sports cars and another containing an impressive number of racing car type and projects. The book is lavishly illustrated with b/w photos, numerous technical drawing and diagrams, with lists and tables providing a mass of technical, mechanical, production and competition information in addition to the extended text material. Second edition of 1983, 584 pages, illustrated throughout with b/w photos, technical plans and drawings. Black hard covers are VG+ with gilt spine titles and Porsche emblem to front, internally excellent, no inscriptions. Wrap- round colour DJ showing three Porsche models in profile and one head on, is price clipped but otherwise VG+. This heavy book, more than 1.4kgs unpacked, would require additional postage. Seller Inventory # 004562
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The Porsche Book : A Definitive Illustrated History
Seller: Martin Bott Bookdealers Ltd, Felixstowe, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 2nd (revised). Massive history of all Porsche cars up to 1983 and the 956 model. 584pp, well illustrated. This is the much enlarged and updated 2nd edition. VG clean copy dust wrapper - just a little minor wear to edges. Heavy - UK postage £5.95. Seller Inventory # 016861
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