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The book titles below contain illustrated copies of original reviews, road tests, reports, vehicle specifications, data and test details of different Porsche models exactly as they appeared in the major motoring publications during the latter half of the 20th Century and are a 'must-have' for all serious Porsche enthusiasts.

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Porsche Sports Racers Ultimate Portfolio

BX141
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208 pages, including 46 in full colour.

Sports racing cars from this era were that rare combination of athleticism & beauty. 69 articles tell the story via road, comparison & track tests, performance data & history. Models covered: 550, 718 RSK & RS, Abarth GT & Carrera, 904, 906 Carrera 6, 910, 907 & 908.

Porsche 917 935 956 962 Sports Racers Gold Portfolio

BX142
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A total of 160 pages, including 44 in full colour.

The 917 was mid-engined like so many earlier Porsches. It was a big brute of a car & it became almost unbeatable. Winning at Le Mans & virtually every other circuit. After the 917, it was time for the 935, 936, 956 & the 962 that enjoyed a race winning life of many years.

Porsche 356 Ultimate Portfolio 1952-1965

BX143
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208 pages with 32 pages in colour. Over 150 illustrations. Softbound.

A portfolio of contemporary articles leads us through the development of the Porsche 356. Included are road & comparison tests plus advice is also given on acquiring a pre-owned example. Models covered: A, B, C, S, SC, SS, GS, 1500, 1600, 2L, Carrera, Super, 75 & 90.

Porsche 911 1965-1969

BX144
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100 pages, 250 illustrations. Softback.

The first entirely new Porsche in 16 years the body of the 911 was completely new yet unmistakably Porsche. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model intros, development history, long-term tests & driver's impressions. Models covered: 911, 911S, 911L, 911E, Sportomatic, Targa.

Porsche 911 1973-1977

BX145
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100 pages, 250 illustrations. Softbound.

The 911T became the 911, the 911E the 911S and in place of the 911S was the Carrera. This is a book of road & comparison tests, new model intros, racing & long-term tests. Models covered: 911, 911S, Carrera, 911T, RS Touring, RS, Targa, 2.4, 2.7, RS 3.0, Turbo, 911 Lux, Turbo Carrera.

Porsche 911 SC & Turbo Gold Portfolio 1978-1983

BX146
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172 pages, 450 illustrations. Softback.

911 SC had increased engine capacity of 3-litres, the turbo models had a new 3.3-litre engine. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intros & driver's impressions, long-term tests & history.

Porsche 911 Ultimate Portfolio 1990-1997

BX147
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208 pages. 56 in full colour. Softbound

This book tell the story of the formidable Type 964 & 993 Porsche 911s. Featured are road, comparison & long term tests, model updates & buyers guides. Models covered: Turbo, S2, GT1, GT2, Carrera, S, 2, 4, 4S, RS, America, Ruf, Speedster, Cabrio, Tiptronic & Targa.

Porsche 911 Takes on the Competition 1990-1997

BX148
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140 pages, approx. 250 illustrations. Softback.

The Porsche Carrera 2, 4, RS, Turbo & Cabrio Tiptronics are compared with: Acura NSX, Alfa Romeo RZ, Aston Martin DB7 Volante, Dodge Viper RT/10, Jaguar XK8, Lotus Esprit S4 Turbo & S4S, Mitsubishi 3000GT & many others. Also includes a 911 buyers guide. With 27 articles.

Porsche 911 Ultimate Portfolio 1998-2004

BX149
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192 pages all in full colour. Over 250 illustrations. Softback.

This portfolio traces the development of the Type 996 Porsche 911s through 47 articles. Included are road, comparison & long term tests & buyers guide. Models covered: Carrera, C2, C4, C4S, Turbo, GT2, GT3, RS, RUF, Club Sport in Cabriolet, Targa & Coupe forms.

Porsche 912 Limited Edition Extra 1965-1976

BX150
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120 pages. 220 illustrations. Softback.

The 912 started with the engine from the 356. The 912 was brought back in 1976 & called a 912E. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intro's, long-term appraisals & owner's survey. Models covered include Targa, Coupe & 912E.

Porsche 914 Ultimate Portfolio

BX151
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216 pages, 550 illustrations, some colour. Softbound.

This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intros, specification & technical data, driver's impressions, owner's survey, buyer's guide & used car tests. Models covered: 914/4, 914/6, 914SC, 914S & 2.0.

Porsche 928 Gold Portfolio 1977-1995

BX152
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176 pages. 34 in full colour. Softbound.

The evolution of the 928 is traced through international articles from its inception in 1977 & include road & comparison tests, new model intros, history of the marque together with advice on selecting a used 928. Models covered: 928, S, S2, S4, Club Sport, GT & GTS.

Porsche 928 Takes on the Competition

BX153
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140 pages with 5 in colour, over 250 illustrations. Softbound

American & British experts compare the Porsche 928, S, S2, S4, GT & GTS against US & European cars. Also included are new model reports and updates, specifications and performance data, plus a full history & advice on buying a used 928.

Porsche 968 Limited Edition Extra

BX154
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136 pages, 350 illustrations. Softbound.

The 968 was introduced to replace the 944, it came with two body styles coupe & cabriolet. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intros, driver's reports, buying used & history. Models covered: Sport, Club Sport, Tiptronic, Turbo S Coupe & Turbo S Cabrio. 

Porsche Boxster Ultimate Portfolio 1996-2004

BX155
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192 pages all in full colour. Over 250 illustrations. Softbound.

This book tells us the story of the first generation Porsche Boxster, the mid-engined sports car from the company. All versions of the models covered 2.5 & 2.7 litre & 3.2 litre S plus the RUF 3400S. There are road tests, performance details & comparison tests. 192 pages all in full colour.

Le Mans the Porsche Years 1975-1982

BX156
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172 pages, over 300 illustrations. Softbound.

We continue our Le Mans coverage with 47 contemporary race reports from British and American journals covering the Porsche dominated years, plus detailed results & annual summaries by Anders Clausager.

Le Mans the Porsche & Peugeot Years 1992-1999

BX157
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172 pages, over 300 illustrations. Softbound.

Seventh title in our Le Mans series with contemporary Le Mans previews & race reports from leading automotive journals covering the great Porsche, Peugeot, BMW & McLaren wins between 1992 & 1999.

Targa Florio The Porsche and Ferrari Years 1955-1964

BX158
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172 pages, over 300 illustrations. Softbound.

The first of two volumes covering the legendary Sicilian Targa Florio races that were run between 1955-1964. 51 reports covering the Mercedes, Porsche, Fiat & Ferrari victories, including comprehensive period summaries by D. Owen.

Targa Florio The Porsche Years 1965-1973

BX159
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172 pages, over 300 illustrations. SB.

The second of two volumes covering the famous Targa Florio races. 51 contemporary race reports covering Porsche, Ferrari & Alfa victories between 1965 and 1973. Plus comprehensive period summaries by D. Owen.