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Here are some websites that shows the evolution of the car
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...9781989-page-6
http://www.europeancarweb.com/news/e...e_porsche_911/
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...9781989-page-6
http://www.europeancarweb.com/news/e...e_porsche_911/
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I recently put in an order for my first Porsche. As a kid, I always dreamed of owning a 911, but aside from the posters on my wall and what I'd see in magazines, I'm weak on the fundamentals.
What resources (books, magazines, videos, etc) would you recommend to someone new to Porsche that will help elevate them from a Porsche newbie to the someone whose friends need to hold an intervention because of their Porsche problem? Assume the student has no history with Porsches.
What resources (books, magazines, videos, etc) would you recommend to someone new to Porsche that will help elevate them from a Porsche newbie to the someone whose friends need to hold an intervention because of their Porsche problem? Assume the student has no history with Porsches.
All the tech talk is great, and few things other than driving skills will make you appreciate your car more than understanding the history, but they won't fill your heart with pride nor eyes with tears like some of the great Porsche videos that are out there. There's a good reason these videos work so well- its because they're true. These are just a start. Enjoy!
But we're getting a little ahead of ourselves. History. When The Man Himself talks about what he has created you want to hang on every word.
"The Ultimate Victory" indeed. In more concrete terms, endurance racing victories, one man stands alone: Hurley Haywood.
Racing. When watching Porsche return to LeMans this year its good to know they once won overall, class and efficiency categories- all in the same year of course.
And while waiting for your car what could be better than watching them build it?
Okay, I know, that was a GT3 not a 991! But you loved it, right? And now here's how they make the 991. Its even more incredible watching this after the last one, and now realize they not only made the 991, they made the factory to make the 991- at the same time!
Well we started with Ferry so maybe we'll end with a couple of the men carrying his mantle today, August Achleitner and Michael Mauer.
As a guy who's watched the 911 develop over 40 years I just love the way Mauer talks about the new 911.
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Oh yeah. I was a late bloomer and didn't get really obsessed about the F1 until a few years ago. Purchased an original Driving Ambition edition for over $200 after McLaren sold out of their cheaper re-edition. It definitely gives you insight on what many would consider the greatest road car ever built. Did you happen to be at Cars and Coffee way back in April 2012 when the local owner of #036 drove up in it? Only one I've seen in person.
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Oh yeah. I was a late bloomer and didn't get really obsessed about the F1 until a few years ago. Purchased an original Driving Ambition edition for over $200 after McLaren sold out of their cheaper re-edition. It definitely gives you insight on what many would consider the greatest road car ever built. Did you happen to be at Cars and Coffee way back in April 2012 when the local owner of #036 drove up in it? Only one I've seen in person.
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I get home to find this gift from Porsche waiting for me today. It is like they knew I was looking for more reading material.
By far the nicest gift I've ever received for buying a car.
Thanks Porsche!
By far the nicest gift I've ever received for buying a car.
Thanks Porsche!
Last edited by RichardC; Apr 27, 2014 at 10:37 PM.
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Thanks for the picture of the box, its so nice I thought at first it was another book! There's a lot of great ideas from people here but nothing beats the stuff straight from the factory. Everything else is about Porsche history. That book (like your car) is Porsche history! Enjoy!
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From: Eastern PA
If the Porsche World Road Show is in your area, have your dealer sponser you, and attend the event. The combination of PWRS and being a new customer, Porsche NA will comp your maintenance for the warranty period.
Burning Brakes
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Didn't get that book but got a box of "stuff" from PCNA on saturday. Vehicle specific quick reference guide with pics of my car and my options, pen, VIN card, marketing brochure, etc. I'd prefer the book but this may add $300 to it's barrett jackson sale in 30 years.