|  | The Porsche Edition September 2011 |
| Dear ASD, I remember the first time I saw a Porsche. I was just a kid and didn't know much about cars at the time, but I knew the machine I was looking at was something special. The sensuous lines of the body. The luxurious cabin. The purr. I promised myself that one day I would own a car like that. I'm still working on fulfilling that promise. But in the meantime, I live my dream through the pages of Porsche books. Three of the latest are highlighted below. When you're done with those, look through our library of nearly 110 other Porsche-related books to see why there is no substitute for Porsche. |
The Perfect Sports Car
|  Today, Porsche is a household name, a definition of performance combined with luxury and reliability. And when most people think of Porsche, they think of the 911.
The fabled 911 was the ultimate expression of Ferdinand Porsche's original vision for the perfect sports car. The Complete Book of Porsche 911 provides a model-by-model overview for each year of the 911's production, from the original 901 prototype in 1964 to the current models. In addition to production cars, the book includes all of the factory's racing, prototype, and special-production cars illustrated with both current and archival photography. This book is the ultimate single-volume resource for the 911 aficionado.
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Sixty Years in the World's Greatest Race
|  Not only is the Porsche the perfect sports car, it's a legend on the race track as well. 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche's participation in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Porsche at Le Mans celebrates that anniversary and is packed with photos, narrative and data of Porsche's part in the world's greatest motor race. Porsche's first visit to Le Mans was with a singleton entry of a streamlined 356 model, complete with aerodynamic fairings over the wheels. True to the reputation Porsche has established over its long association with the famous endurance race, this 356 ran like clockwork to 20th place, beating the coveted record for the shortest time spent in the pits.
Since then, there have been Porsches entered for every single running of the 24 hours and the models that have taken part add up to a roll call of great sports racing cars: 550 Spyder, 718 RSK, 904, 906, 908, 910, 917, 936, 935, 956, 962 and GT1. And to this list can be added the ubiquitous 911, the privateer's choice for the race; in 1971, a year that saw a record number of Porsches take part, 19 of the 33 Porsches in the race were 911s.
Compiled by a meticulous author with a passion for Porsche, this book provides definitive coverage of the subject, supported by full access to Porsche's archives of photographs, data and technical information. |
Check This Out Before You Buy
|  If you're like me, a new Porsche may never be in your budget. But someday a used model might be just the ticket to Porsche ownership. When the opportunity comes along, you want to make sure you get the best deal possible. Don't buy a Porsche 911sc without buying The Essential Buyer's Guide: Porsche 911sc first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price! Is a Porsche your dream car? Or do you have your sights set on some other model. Our dream car discussion continues on our Facebook page. Share your dream there. If you prefer another marque, we've got more than 3,300 automotive titles covering all makes and models of vehicles, whether they were designed in Detroit or Tokyo or anywhere in between. You'll be able to find what you're looking for at Motorbooks.com. Stop by today. |
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