911 books, what do you have?
12-31-2008, 10:29 PM
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01-01-2009, 12:50 AM
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My thoughts:
1. Must haves:
- Porsche 911 Story by Paul Frere
2. Good reads:
- Porsche 993 Essential Companion by Adrian Streather
3. Not useful to me:
- Porsche 911 Performance Handbook by Bruce Anderson (very little 993 content)
- 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 by Wayne Dempsey
- The Used 911 Story by Peter Zimmermann
- Excellence (but a great read!)
1. Must haves:
- Porsche 911 Story by Paul Frere
2. Good reads:
- Porsche 993 Essential Companion by Adrian Streather
3. Not useful to me:
- Porsche 911 Performance Handbook by Bruce Anderson (very little 993 content)
- 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 by Wayne Dempsey
- The Used 911 Story by Peter Zimmermann
- Excellence (but a great read!)
01-01-2009, 12:57 AM
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Carrera RS book is hard to lay hands on. Best is eBay, or the Lit meet at the LA Hilton. Not cheap, but I would get one that is stained, damaged, etc. Like most of the books I like, it looks better used than preserved. And it IS better used...
Just put the finishing touches on a silly (!) 993 GT2 replica article for the next issue. Possible on a pretty wild Turbo soon. One of my guys dropped the ball on a story on a ridiculous car, so I need to get on that. After that, I dunno. I'm sure some good ones will pop up. Been getting on my authors to vary the mix more. I'd like to see more impact-bumper 911s, 964s, 993s and (gasp!) 996s. Want to see more variety in the kind of stories, too.
I just don't know where they got the idea that I am obsessed with early 911 stories. I like those, too, but, hell, I'm just a friggin' 914 guy who learned to love 911s, too.
pete
P.S. Sorry for cheating on the non-911 books!
Just put the finishing touches on a silly (!) 993 GT2 replica article for the next issue. Possible on a pretty wild Turbo soon. One of my guys dropped the ball on a story on a ridiculous car, so I need to get on that. After that, I dunno. I'm sure some good ones will pop up. Been getting on my authors to vary the mix more. I'd like to see more impact-bumper 911s, 964s, 993s and (gasp!) 996s. Want to see more variety in the kind of stories, too.
I just don't know where they got the idea that I am obsessed with early 911 stories. I like those, too, but, hell, I'm just a friggin' 914 guy who learned to love 911s, too.
pete
P.S. Sorry for cheating on the non-911 books!
01-01-2009, 02:28 PM
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Not a magazine, but a collection of articles of Porsches on EVO. I picked one up. It's cool, 1/2 thick, and is printed on nice glossy paper.
http://shop.instant-shop.com/Octanes...tno200536.html
http://shop.instant-shop.com/Octanes...tno200536.html
01-01-2009, 03:40 PM
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I actually was pretty disapointed with that book, it was way too little on the Porsche and way too much about the author.....maybe I am too technical.
For those more technically oriented, I have (among others already mentioned) :
How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines - Wayne Dempsey
Porsche 911 - Owners Workshop Manyal - Haynes
Porsche 911 Shop Manual - Cylmer
Wood and Anderson's 911 Engine Overhall Course Notes (Ok, not technically a book but plenty of good info..you need to take the course to get the notes).
and for those who like articles/details:
Porsche 911 Takes on the Competition - Brooklands Books
Porsche 911 Gold Portfolio - Brooklands Books
The 911, 912E and 930 Authenticity Series - Mark S. Haab
Porsche 911 Red Bood - Patrick Paternie
Cheers,
Mike
For those more technically oriented, I have (among others already mentioned) :
How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines - Wayne Dempsey
Porsche 911 - Owners Workshop Manyal - Haynes
Porsche 911 Shop Manual - Cylmer
Wood and Anderson's 911 Engine Overhall Course Notes (Ok, not technically a book but plenty of good info..you need to take the course to get the notes).
and for those who like articles/details:
Porsche 911 Takes on the Competition - Brooklands Books
Porsche 911 Gold Portfolio - Brooklands Books
The 911, 912E and 930 Authenticity Series - Mark S. Haab
Porsche 911 Red Bood - Patrick Paternie
Cheers,
Mike
01-01-2009, 07:55 PM
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We have just about EVERY Porsche book there is! Including the Carrera RS book.
And they are all FOR SALE!
The RS book is EXPENSIVE. We've heard of close to 2 grand. There was (is) one on amazon for $2200. Our's is in Mint condition........
Let us know what you are interested in.
And they are all FOR SALE!
The RS book is EXPENSIVE. We've heard of close to 2 grand. There was (is) one on amazon for $2200. Our's is in Mint condition........
Let us know what you are interested in.
01-01-2009, 08:11 PM
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I'm going to have to catalog all mine, but there is about 15-20 books. But not all on the 993. I also have a good collection on BMW books.
The 993 EC IS the book to have!
The 993 EC IS the book to have!
01-01-2009, 11:17 PM
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My Porsche Library
The Complete Porsche 912 Guide by Duane Spencer (signed by the author)
Porsche 912 Handbook (Orange cover published by Lash International)
The 911 & 912 Porsche by Dr. B. Johnson
Porsche 964, 993 & 996 Data Plate Code Breaker by Adrian Streather
Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005
Porsche 911 Story by Paul Frere
Porsche 993 The Essential Companion by Adrian Streather
Porsche 911 Enthusiast's Companion by Adrian Streather
Porsche Carrera 964 Technical Data without Guesswork (Bentley Publishers)
Porsche 911 by Patrick Paternie
Porsche 912 Handbook and Service Manual (Floyd Clymer)
Porsche 911 (Hardbound factory brochure)
Porsche Technical Manual by Henry Elfrink (for 356)
101 Projects by Wayne Dempsey
McQueen's Machines (only partially Porsche)
Porsche 912 Handbook (Orange cover published by Lash International)
The 911 & 912 Porsche by Dr. B. Johnson
Porsche 964, 993 & 996 Data Plate Code Breaker by Adrian Streather
Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005
Porsche 911 Story by Paul Frere
Porsche 993 The Essential Companion by Adrian Streather
Porsche 911 Enthusiast's Companion by Adrian Streather
Porsche Carrera 964 Technical Data without Guesswork (Bentley Publishers)
Porsche 911 by Patrick Paternie
Porsche 912 Handbook and Service Manual (Floyd Clymer)
Porsche 911 (Hardbound factory brochure)
Porsche Technical Manual by Henry Elfrink (for 356)
101 Projects by Wayne Dempsey
McQueen's Machines (only partially Porsche)
01-03-2009, 05:03 AM
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It's not a book, but I couldn't pass the opportunity for a time-current plug: the December issue of GT Porsche. The cover shot alone will say enough to the 993 lover.
The GT Purely Porsche website's already advertising their Janaury issue. Last notice to procrastinators like me to get it in gear & go get yours! I picked one up tonight at Barnes & Nobles; one of their last copies.
The GT Purely Porsche website's already advertising their Janaury issue. Last notice to procrastinators like me to get it in gear & go get yours! I picked one up tonight at Barnes & Nobles; one of their last copies.
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01-03-2009, 05:19 AM
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Back to 911 books, anybody have "Porsche Speedster - The Evolution of Porsche's Light-Weight Sports Car" by Dr. Michel Thiriar? (JoAnne?)
If so, do you recommend it? [RL reference here, "1994 Speedster Widebody?"]
If so, do you recommend it? [RL reference here, "1994 Speedster Widebody?"]
01-03-2009, 01:08 PM
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Of course we have it!!!!!
It's a very good book, lots of history, pics and info. I think they are going for a couple hundred on Amazon......Make us an offer!
It's a very good book, lots of history, pics and info. I think they are going for a couple hundred on Amazon......Make us an offer!
01-03-2009, 07:39 PM
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Thanks, good info. .... wish I had asked B4 Christmas. Birthday's coming up (at least once a year
). I'll put it on my wishlist; hopefully you'll hear from me soon!