Porsche 911: The Definitive History 1963 to 1971

by Brian Long

Overview

The first in a series of five books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume covers original design, the 901 prototype, the early 911s (including 912s) and the 2.2 litre cars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845844547
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	10/14/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	38 MB
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About the Author

Born in Coventry, the heart of the British motor industry, Brian Long comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage. Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He has a long association with several major car manufacturers, is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians, and a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had more than 80 titles published. Brian currently lives with his family in Chiba, in Japan, where they enjoy life with their Dobermann and Thoroughbred racehorse.

Table of Contents

Introduction & Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 - A Brief History of Porsche
Chapter 2 - A Replacement for the 356
Chapter 3 - The Early 911s
Chapter 4 - Production Overview
Chapter 5 - The 911 in Competition
Chapter 6 - The 912 Variants

Appendix 1 - Concise Buyers' Guide
Appendix 2 - Chassis Specs
Appendix 3 - Engine Specs
Appendix 4 - Production Details
Index