BRIAN LONG
Introduction
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
Index
Features
-Stunning photography, mostly in colour.
-Year-by-year coverage of Porsche racing exploits.
-Year-by-year coverage of Porsche rallying exploits.
-Worldwide competition results reviewed.
-Detailed vehicle profiles.
-Compliments other Long/Veloce Porsche titles.
-Full co-operation from the factory.
-Written by acknowledged Porsche expert.
-Soaks up atmosphere of contemporary racing scene.
-Story complete in two volumes.
Description
The fascinating story of Porsche�s top class racing exploits, and the German-built machines that often dominated the competition world. This book is the definitive record of Porche's racing cars and racing history between 1953 and 1975. Included are 300 excellent photos.
Synopsis
Today, one cannot escape the fact that the words 'Porsche' and 'racing' go hand in hand. This book follows Porsche's year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success on the tracks and worldwide acclaim. This particular volume starts with story of the giant killing 550 Spyders of 1953 vintage, and takes the reader through a series of racing models, including the glorious 917, up to 1975 via contemporary photography and words from an acknowledged Porsche authority. A second volume covers the years 1976 onwards. The book includes detailed year by year coverage of Porsche's top class racing exploits in words and 300 excellent photos.
