DISCONTINUED - The Porsche Book; The Complete History of Types and Models

Written by Porsche insider and Le Mans-winner J¸rgen Barth with co-author Gustav B¸sing, The Porsche Book: The Complete History of Types and Models, is a massive, three-volume set, and is the ultimate technical history of all Porsche cars and designs, from the most famous sports cars to the most obscure prototypes. Originally published in 1977, this is the first English-language edition of The Porsche Book in 25 years. Complete descriptions of each modelís specifications, from 1948 through the present day are complemented by details of upgrades and major options. The Porsche Book total more than 1,500 pages and are presented in a slipcase that graphically depicts the cockpit of a 356. Many of the more than 2,000 photographs are historic period images appearing in print for the first time. There are also scores of other illustrations (including design sketches and technical drawings), as well as comprehensive tables featuring chassis numbers, engine numbers, specifications, and performance figures. 3 volume set.