HIST. OF PORSCHE
11-18-2006, 01:13 AM
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HIST. OF PORSCHE
With the holidays around the corner. Does anyone have a suggestion on a book or publication that gives the most complete written history of Porsche. I am not talking about the hundreads of coffee table picture books with small inserts of words sold on the closeout shelves of Barnes and Noble but a true interesting and complete history of the car manuacturer we all love and respect. Thanks ahead of time for your help. 
11-18-2006, 01:27 AM
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"Porsche: Excellence Was Expected" by Karl Ludvigsen is the bible.
3x volumes, over 1,500 pages. $260.
See http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=gpex
Karl.
3x volumes, over 1,500 pages. $260.
See http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=gpex
Karl.
11-18-2006, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Karl Glynn
"Porsche: Excellence Was Expected" by Karl Ludvigsen is the bible.
3x volumes, over 1,500 pages. $260.
See http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=gpex
Karl.
3x volumes, over 1,500 pages. $260.
See http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=gpex
Karl.
If you only buy one Porsche book (well really 3) this is THE one.
Worth every penny.
11-18-2006, 07:44 AM
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"Porsche 911 - Perfection by Design" by Randy Lefingwell. It's a coffee table book with pictures, but I think it provides a very nice history of Porsche as well as each generation of the 911 series.
11-18-2006, 09:28 AM
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I like "Porsche 911 Story, The Entire Development History" by Paul Frere. An excellent technical history of the 911 with lots of graphs and technical drawings of the 911 from the 901 up to the 996.
11-18-2006, 12:54 PM
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Karl, Chris, John and Tom thanks for the help. I have John and Tom's book suggestions already. Karl and Chris I have forwarded the link to my wife. Hope santa can print 3 more books....
Thanks Again...
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11-18-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by John NY-Naples
"Porsche 911 - Perfection by Design" by Randy Lefingwell. It's a coffee table book with pictures, but I think it provides a very nice history of Porsche as well as each generation of the 911 series.
I got it last Christmas and though it makes for a good looking coffee table book, I was disappointed by the contents.
I'd like to get that 3 volume set recommended above. Sounds like it's the comprehensive work I've been looking for as well.
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11-18-2006, 03:26 PM
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I wouldn't recommend this at all if you're looking for a comprehensive history.
I got it last Christmas and though it makes for a good looking coffee table book, I was disappointed by the contents.
I'd like to get that 3 volume set recommended above. Sounds like it's the comprehensive work I've been looking for as well.
I got it last Christmas and though it makes for a good looking coffee table book, I was disappointed by the contents.
I'd like to get that 3 volume set recommended above. Sounds like it's the comprehensive work I've been looking for as well.
The Karl Ludvigsen (sp?) 3 volume set is phenomenally comprehensive. Don't be put off by the relatively high price. It is a BARGAIN for a Porschefile.
