Porsche: The Sports Racing Cars 1953-72
by Anthony Pritchard
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Author: Anthony PritchardEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-15
ISBN: 1844253333
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
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Summary: 5 Stars
Porsche: The Sports Racing Cars 1953-72 is a 336 page effort from Haynes Publishing. The 2007 work is from Anthony Pritchard, whose works provide the depth of coverage and detail that a great marque deserves. This work covers the period from the birth of Porsche competition in the 50s, the evolution of the 550 Spyder, Porsche's single seat Formula car program, and the accelerated development that occurred between the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS and the all conquering Porsche 917. Profusely illustrated with literally hundreds of black and white photos and two lengthy color section, this work documents the cars that made Porsche great. These are the years when Porsche went from being the wonderful little underrated giant killer to the most dominant racing program in automobile history.
Summary of Porsche: The Sports Racing Cars 1953-72
This definitive volume tells the full story of Porsche?s famed sports prototype and competition sports cars from 1953-1973. Authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated, it chronicles the ?giant-killing? years when Porsche was locked in combat with its arch rival Ferrari, and celebrates Porsche?s victories at events such as Le Mans and the Targa Florio, and its excellent placings in other World Sports Car Championship events.
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