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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 4 left in stock, order soon! | | | A comprehensive, all-color overview of the first 911 series from Porsche, written by an expert. History, technical and market details, covering all models from the first 911s and 912s to the 1973 Carrera RS. In-depth information about body styles, engines, transmissions, equipment, trim, wheels, interiors, all illustrated in color. New torque charts clearly compare each car's performance and an exhaustively researched chassis/engine/transmission chart is included. 1970 Factory tour photos open each chapter. Detailed descriptions with specifications and comparisons of each year and model, along with accurate and authoritative assessments give the Porsche enthusiast a complete insider s look at these timelessly popular sports cars. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | James E. Schrager | | Paperback: | 168 pages | | Publisher: | RPM Auto Books | | Publication Date: | October 15, 2007 | | ISBN: | 0963172697 | | Package Length: | 9.3 inches | | Package Width: | 6.5 inches | | Package Height: | 0.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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Excellent early 911 reference Apr 12, 2008
This is one of the most useful and informative books I have found on the early 911. I read it cover to cover and gained a good background.
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I Like This Book Apr 06, 2008
If you're going to make room in the marketplace for yet another 911 book, it better be something different. This book isn't as big, expensive, or technically comprehensive as Frère's "Porsche 911 Story" but it doesn't pretend to be. There are a lot of books it isn't, and if you're reading this review you're probably already comparing this to them, so let's focus on what this book is: a down-to-earth concentration on the "long-hood" cars and how to decide to buy one.
While the 912-specific information is integrated inline rather than a selected focus, most of the information in the book is equally applicable to both the 4- and 6-cylinder cars. Like other Porsche 'transitional / hybrid' cars ( e.g. 914/6 ) there are few single references that comprehensively cover the unique car - you wind up with one set of books for the shell, and another for the driveline -- but even the factory workshop manuals are organized like that.
Schrager is clear on the long-hood cars' "quirks" that range from production teething issues with the very early (short-wheelbase) cars to rust to age and wear (the newest of these cars is 35 years old) to systems that were both advanced for their time and primitive by contemporary comparison. Such as the short-run 2,4 CIS 911T made only in the last half of the 1973 model year, or the 1-year-only 1972 oil tank, or the 2-years-only ('70-'71) interim pull clutch.
What really separates this book is the first-hand case-study format. You don't buy a longhood car like a new car, with the opportunity to specify color, trim level, and option list. You rarely even get the chance to choose between multiple examples. Rather, cars come to you one at a time, and you have to decide: "Do I want to buy this car, at this price, at this time?"
A knowledgeable buyer, equipped with the detailed information in this book, along with stories of everything going right (and horribly wrong) is well-positioned to pounce on the right deal and pass on the others.
At $30-ish this book is cheap insurance in avoiding an expensive mistake on a bad example, a fun read in its own right, and a worthwhile companion to the other books on your reference shelf. You can't have just one 911 reference book, but if you're only going to have a few, this book should be in the collection.
Informative and Entertaining Porsche 911 book Mar 25, 2008
This book contains most all the information needed to be a well-informed early 911 buyer, owner and collector. Well written by a college professor and Porsche expert, it is interesting both for the novice and knowledgeable Porsche nuts. Also contained is THE most complete and accurate pre-1974 production numbers by model data EVER presented.
A Good Read.... Mar 11, 2008
Having just treated myself to a Classic Porsche 911, I saw this book reviewed in a magazine, and bought it straight away!
I have to say, I enjoyed the book, and it's one you can dip in and out of, as well as a good read!
Written in bright & breezy American fashion,it also goes into great detail year by year!It should appeal to those considering a purchase, or current owners wishing to swot up on the Marque!
This is a MUST HAVE 911/912 book written from EXPERIENCE!! Jan 07, 2008
Most serious enthusiasts of early Porsches, whether 356s or 911s or 912s know Jim Schrager's name. He is a recognized author of several 356 and 911/912 Porsche related books, and is the contributing editor of the 356 (Porsche) Registry Magazine who writes the "Marketwatch" column. He is the author of the very well received book "Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356" and has been a significant contributor to the 356 Registry organization and the Porsche hobby in general. Recently, he released his new book "Buying, Driving and Enjoying the Porsche 911 and 912", a must have book if you're interested in early 911's or 912's. This book is based on long time ownership and knowledge of early 911s and 912s. The book was edited by Gordon Maltby, who is the author of the another book "Porsche 356 and RS Spyders", and who is, and has been for many years, the Managing Editor for the 356 Registry Magazine. Between these two guys, there is a huge wealth of 356 Porsche experience, background, and information. The same goes for the early 911/912 models written about in the new book. It is an excellent work with many full color pictures written on a personal level based on extensive prior ownership and experience.
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