Porsche Backlist - revised 02/09/30
Most backlisted titles have been in print for a year or more and may be revised editions or new printings. Many are veterans: classics & favourites that have stood the test of time. While still catalogued by the publisher at revision date, they could disappear at any time.

A PASSION FOR PORSCHES. Denis Jenkinson. hb 208pp 140+ill. Jenks had a passion for all things Porsche. Close contact with Stuttgart and his own half-million miles of Porsche motoring gave him a unique perspective as an author. A history from Auto Union P-Wagen through to Porsche 944, this classic book will delight fans of both Porsche and 'Jenks.' Reprinted. $56.95
BUYING, DRIVING & ENJOYING THE PORSCHE 356. James Schrager. sb 144pp 150+ill. Expert tips from the Porsche 356 Registry on owning, buying, selling, driving & maintaining your 356. Includes a chassis list of 356 models, a glossary of terms, color descriptions, etc. $39.95

GOLD PORTFOLIOS on Porsche from Brooklands (BK): Each contains 48 articles & roadtest reports from such
popular magazines as Autocar, Car & Driver, & Road & Track. Includes road tests, specs, driving impressions, articles on model introductions, used car features, history, and tuning. Each is softbound, 8"x10.75", 172 pages, with approx. 250 b&w illustrations, and is $44.95. The titles are:
    Porsche 911 1990-97 Gold Portfolio by Clarke  $44.95
    Porsche 911-Carrera & Turbo 1984-89 Gold Portfolio by R Clarke  $44.95
    Porsche 911SC & Turbo 1978-83 Gold Portfolio by R Clarke  $44.95

... three of the Brooklands series on the history of Le Mans (other titles in the series are found under Automobile Racing/GTP & Endurance):
LE MANS: The Porsche & Jaguar Years 1983-1991 (BK) Clarke. sb 172pp 250 bw ill.  Contemporary LeMans race reports from leading British & American journals cover the great  Porsche, Jaguar, Sauber/Mercedes & Mazda wins between 1983 & 1991. $44.95
LE MANS: The Porsche Years 1975-1982 (BK) Clausager. sb 172pp 300 bw ill. Contemporary Le Mans race reports from British & American journals include the Le Mans Porsches '75 to '82. Filled with detailed results & annual summaries by Anders Ditlev Clausager. $44.95
LE MANS: The Porsche & Peugeot Years 1992-1999 (BK) Clarke. sb 172pp approx. 300ill. Articles & Le Mans previews from Road & Track, Motor, Car & Driver, Autosport & other top magazines on the great Porsche, Peugeot, BMW & McLaren wins '92 to '99.  $44.95
ILLUSTRATED PORSCHE BUYER'S GUIDE 4e (BG) Batchelor/Leffingwell. sb 192pp 200ill. 1948-97: includes Boxster, 959, 968. $29.95

 

ORIGINAL PORSCHE 356: Restorer's Guide to all Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadster & Speedster Models 1950-65 (OS) Meredith. 112pp 215ill. From factory records & 356 experts, accurate specs & close-up photos of correct details.$56.95
ORIGINAL PORSCHE 911: Restorer's Guide to all Production Models 1963-98 (OS) Morgan. hb 144pp 230ill. All models fully described & illustrated with a production history & an accurate guide to original specs, equipment, production changes, chassis & engine number sequences, body colors, interior trim, options, etc. Revised ed. $59.95
ORIGINAL PORSCHE 924/944/968: Restorer's Guide to all Models 1975-95, Including Turbos & Limited Editions (OS) Morgan. hb 128pp 250 color ill. Lavish close-ups & specs  document correct details of equipment, finish, options & special editions, from the base model 924 of 1976 to the 1993 968 Turbo S. $58.95

PORSCHE BOXSTER (CT) Lamm. sb 128pp 120ill. Design, testing & development illustrated with archive & colour photos of clay models, show cars, prototypes, & production cars. $32.95
PORSCHE BOXSTER ROAD TEST LIMITED EDITION (BK) Clarke. sb 96 pp approx. 180 b&w ill. Consumer analyses, new model reports, full specs & performance data of the Boxster from its introduction; comparison tests with the Mercedes-Benz SLK & the BMW Z3 2.8.  $33.95
PORSCHE CATALOG RAISONNEE 1947-1993 (2-Volume Set). Stefano Pasini. hb slipcase oversize 650 pp 648 ill. Massive detailed reference of every model! A comprehensive illustrated history: Development, production, competition, prototype & racing models, road cars, Ferdinand Porsche, drivers & designers, the birth of the cars, etc. English/French/Italian text. $400.00
PORSCHE COLOUR FAMILY ALBUM. Sparrow. hb 96pp 96 col ill. Stunning original colour photos of road-going Porsches from the original Gmnnd cars to the latest 911: Gmund coupe, 356, 911, 912, 914, 914-6, 924, 928, 944, 959,  964, 968 & Boxster. $32.95
PORSCHE: The Essence of Performance. oversize hb 144pp 404 colour ill. A fascinating pictorial of the legendary cars & the people who created them. Vivid photos - many from the Porsche Museum archives - trace the evolution of road & race cars, from the 356-series to the 2000 mid-engined Boxster & new-generation 911. $49.95
PORSCHE HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING HANDBOOK. Elford. sb 160 pp 189 ill. Packed with photos & diagrams, a master explains technique for the rear-engined Porsche: cornering, smoothness, balance, acceleration, gear changing, braking & competition driving.  $35.95
PORSCHE IN MOTORSPORT: 50 Years on Track. Morgan. hb 192pp 200ill: photos, tech drawings & art. Factory racing; race records, specs. $81.95
PORSCHE RACING: A Passion for Motorsport. Sparrow. hb 160pp 160ill. Archive photos and detailed text tell this fascinating story. $49.95
PORSCHE RACING CARS: A History of Factory Competition. Oursler. hb oversize 192pp 100bw & 100colour ill. Lavishly illustrated chronicle of 50+ years & 100+ factory produced competition cars. $64.95
PORSCHE ROAD CARS. Meredith. hb 160pp 200ill.  The superb road-going sportscars produced over the last 50 years & a some rare & unique models. $56.95
PORSCHE SPEEDSTER: The Evolution of the Porsche Lightweight Sportster 1947-94. Thiriar. hb 220pp 602ill. 356 & 911. $81.95
PORSCHE TURBO.Vann. hb oversize 160pp 125ill. History of the mighty Turbos: 911, 917, 924, 944, 962 -street & competition. $64.95
PORSCHE  356: Rear-Engined Jewel. Burnham. sb 128pp 120ill. A dynamic color photo essay.  Filled with unusual  conversions, US special bodied cars, & competition models.  $19.95
PORSCHE 356. Brian Long. hb 160pp 180ill. $64.95
PORSCHE 356: The Story of the Flat-Four Porsches. David Styles. hb 208pp 185ill. Full history & specs - well illustrated with archival & current photos. $56.95
PORSCHE 356 CARRERA. Scrogham. hb 103pp.  $49.95
PORSCHE 356 Defined: A Pictorial Guide. Johnson. hb 144pp 350 col ill. Every model profiled year-by-year 1948-65: changes, body colors, production figures, specs etc. more. $49.95
PORSCHE 356 & RS SPYDERS: History of the Type 356 & Rennsport Spyders From Germany To America. Gordon Maltby. sb oversize 160pp 161ill. Historical photos of car construction, early blueprints, technical details, Le Mans race cars, great American races, cars & drivers, plus extensive spec charts & complete serial number listings. $39.95
PORSCHE 356 & 550: A Pictorial History. Rasmussen. hb 160pp 267 ill.  Foreword by Ferry Porsche. An exciting archive collection of unpublished Porsche photos by Kurt Wvrner. Covers every 356 model variation.  $49.95
PORSCHE 911 1990-97 Takes On the Competition (BK) Clarke. sb 140pp 180ill. Magazine comparison tests: what to look out for; styling; handling & performance; rating cars for desirability & value. The Porsche Carrera 2, 4, RS, Turbo & Cabrio Tiptronic S are pitted against: Acura NSX, T & F-Matic; Alfa Romeo RZ; Aston Martin DB7 Volante; BMW M3; Corvette ZR-1 & LT1; Dodge Viper RT/10; Ferrari 348ts & F355 Spider, & others. $33.95
PORSCHE 911: The Complete Story (TCS) Vivian. hb 208pp 177ill. Full history to the Carrera 2, plus profiles, road tests, buying tips, care & maintenance. $58.95
PORSCHE 911. Lentinello. hb 96pp 100+col ill. 911 photo history. Excellent value. $29.95
PORSCHE 911 & DERIVATIVES VOL 1 1963-1980 (CG) Cotton. hb 128pp approx 120ill. $32.95
PORSCHE 911 & DERIVATIVES VOL 2 1981-1994 (CG) Cotton. sb 128pp 135ill. Later model development history in detail: spec changes, competition history, important buying & ownership advice. Appendices list model recognition & serial numbers, engine specs, performance figures, & Porsche clubs worldwide. $32.95
PORSCHE 911 ENGINES: Engine History & Development. Aichele. hb 208pp 250ill. $64.95
PORSCHE 911: Model By Model. Laurence Meredith. hb 176pp 197 ill. Catalogs each major variant from 1964 to 2000 with photos, desciptions, specs & roadtests. $73.95
PORSCHE 911 PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK 2e (PH). Anderson. sb 272pp 550ill. Buy, tune, maintain & modify your 911: wheel & tire upgrades; autocross or showroom stock suspension & brake mods; custom add-on bodywork, paint, & interiors; where to buy, how to install & results to expect. Covers engine, suspension, chassis, transmission, tune-ups, model history, body etc. on 911s to '96. 2nd ed. $40.95
PORSCHE 911 R, RS, RSR: Production & Racing History, Individual Chassis Record RSR 2.8/3.0 & RS 3.0 (4e, updated, expanded) Starkey. hb 208pp 200+ill. The long-established definitive history. Individual chassis data completely revised, updated & doubled in extent. $129.95
PORSCHE 911 RED BOOK 1965-99. Paternie. sb 160pp 50ill. European & American models year-by-year to 1999 - VINs, production codes, serial numbers, specs, engine, carburetor &  distributor listings, options, prices, body codes, paint colors, interior trim & more. $20.95
PORSCHE 911 ROAD CARS. Dennis Adler. sb 128pp120ill. Adler's stunning  photographs, pictures from Porsche archives, ads, brochures, and technical drawings show the numerous mechanical & cosmetic changes as the 911 evolves from a sports roadster into the very complex machine it is today. Foreword by Hurley Haywood. $35.95
PORSCHE 911 STORY: The Entire Development History. 7th ed. Paul Frere. hb 432pp 360ill. Porsche expert Paul Frere brings the 40 year history of continual refinement right up to date with the 2002 models: all variants, bodies, interiors, engines, transmissions & suspensions, year-by-year changes, technical & competition details. The car & the book are classics! $56.95
PORSCHE 912 Road Test Limited Edition (BK) Clarke. sb 92pp 180ill. Road tests & model introductions of 912 Coupes & Targas produced 1965-69 & the later 1976 912Es. Contains full specs & performance data. $33.95
PORSCHE 914 Ultimate Portfolio (BK) sb 216pp 375ill. Collected magazine articles from three continents covering the Porsche 914 and 914/6. Features road and comparison tests, new model introductions and updates, full specs, technical analysis, comprehensive owner survey driving impressions, performance data, and advice on acquiring a Porsche 914 today. $49.95
PORSCHE 917: The Winning Formula. Morgan. hb 208pp 200ill. From development through successes, an illustrated history. Maybe the greatest race car ever. $81.95
PORSCHE 924. Brian Long. hb 192pp 200ill. Full developmental history from design to 924S. Appendices of specs, production, colours, etc. $81.95
PORSCHE 924, 944 & 968: A Collector's Guide (CG) Cotton. sb 144pp 158pp. History of design, development, production & competition, plus important buying & ownership advice. Appendices list tech specs, production milestones, & performance. 2nd ed.$32.95
PORSCHE 924-928-944-968. Vivian. hb 128pp 114ill. The front-engined, water-cooled models: their background & development, driving impressions, tech details & competition history. $56.95
Porsche 928 Performance Portfolio 1977- 94 (BK) Clarke. sb 140pp 290ill.  Filled with road & comparison tests,  performance & tech data, new model intros,  plus coverage of Porsches 928S, SK, S4, SE, GT, Club Sport, GTS & more. $33.95
PORSCHE 928 TAKES ON THE COMPETITION (BK) Clarke. sb 140pp 250ill. Magazine comparison tests: what to look out for; styling; handling & performance; rating cars for desirability & value. The full range of 928s are pitted against the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, 420 & 500SEC, the Jaguar XJ-S HE & XJR-S, Audi Quattro, Porsche 911, Corvette, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Lamborghini Countach, BMW M635CSi & 850i, Sierra Cosworth & others. $33.95

PORSCHE 944. Long. hb 192pp 190 color ill. Definitive history to the last model in '91. $81.95
PORSCHE 944 Ultimate Portfolio (BK) sb 208pp 375ill.  Experts trace the development of the 944 from its announcement in 1981 up to the end of production in 1992. Includes the naturally aspirated 2.5, 2.7, 3.0 liter Lux, S, and S2 fitted with manual and automatic transmissions and the Turbo 2.5 S and SE in both coupe and cabriolet form. Advice is also given on selecting a used 944. $49.95
PORSCHE 968 Road Test Limited Edition Extra (BK) 96pp 180ill. Collected magazine articles & roadtest reports on 91-95 models. $39.95
THE PORSCHE 924/944 BOOK. Morgan. hb 174pp 292ill. Thorough model developmental history plus specs & production #'s. Reprinted. $59.95
930-935: The Turbo Porsches. Starkey. hb 200pp 145ill. GT & Groups 4 & 5 cars from 1975 on. $95.95


 
The Brooklands series on the history of the Targa Floria road race:

Filled cover-to-cover with information packed famous Targa Florio race reports from such popular magazines as Road & Track, Autosport, Autocourse, and Car and Driver, with comprehensive period summaries by David Owen. The titles are:

TARGA FLORIO: The Porsche & Ferrari Years 1955-1964 (BK) Owen. sb 172pp 300ill.  Mercedes, Porsche, Fiat & Ferrari victories '55-'64. $44.95

TARGA FLORIO: The Porsche Years 1965-1973 (BK) Owen. sb 172pp 300ill. Porsche, Ferrari & Alfa Romeo victories 65-73. $44.95
.. the above titles are also available combined into the hardcover: 
TARGA FLORIO: The Post-War Years 1948-1973 (BK) Owen. hb 400pp 700ill. Part 1: The Ferrari & Lancia Years 1948-1954; Part 2 The Porsche & Ferrari Years 1955-1964; & Part 3: The Porsche Years 1965-1973. Filled with Fiat, Ferrari, Alfa  Romeo, Frazer-Nash, Lancia, Mercedes and Porsche victories between 1948 and 1973. $89.95

 
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