100 Years of Porsche Mirrored in Contemporary History Review
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
BRM V16: How Britain's auto makers built a Grand Prix car to beat the world
BRM V16: How Britain's auto makers built a Grand Prix car to beat the world Review
BRM V16: How Britain's auto makers built a Grand Prix car to beat the world Feature
Few cars of any kind have a more exotic and exciting reputation among enthusiasts than the first BRM, a 16-cylinder wonder machine that was a bright beacon of promise in Britain’s drab post-war years. Heralded as a certain race winner and backed by the nation’s motor industry, exploiting the seized secrets of the 1930s Germans, the British Racing Motor bid fair to put the UK at the top of the Grand Prix tree. It did come good--producing more than 500 horsepower--but only after the Formula 1 for which it was built had expired. From the files of the Ludvigsen Library come more than 80 rare photos of the BRM, one of the handsomest, indeed sexiest, racing cars of all time. Related articles and ephemera round out the story of a bold but ultimately misguided British venture that delivered too much too late.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Custom Porsche
Custom Porsche Review
Custom Porsche Feature
The author covers the wide variety of customized Porsche 911s and, more recently 928s, many of which hold world records, or are contenders on the Bonneville salt flats. Under-engine-cover and engineering detail shots and photographs of these cars at speed are included.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Porsche 911: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics)
Porsche 911: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics) Review
Porsche 911: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics) Feature
One of the classic German sports cars, the 911, is covered here in a complete history from the drawing board of Dr. Porsche to the Carrera 2. Packed with profiles, road tests, buying tips, maintenance and care of these sporty legends.
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Volkswagen -- Beetles, Buses & Beyond
Volkswagen -- Beetles, Buses & Beyond Review
Volkswagen -- Beetles, Buses & Beyond Feature
Noted automobile historian James M. Flamming offers the ultimate book on the Volkswagen and the love affair it fostered with generations of American auto owners. 16 pages in full color and more than 250 pages of text give readers the inside story on the VW, from the prewar days of Hitler's Germany to the vehicles enshrined in the American counterculture of the '60s to the models poised to roll off today's assembly lines.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Porsche 911 The classic models (1964-1989): The Classic Models (1964-1989) Including Turbo and 912 (Ultimate Buyers' Guide)
Porsche 911 The classic models (1964-1989): The Classic Models (1964-1989) Including Turbo and 912 (Ultimate Buyers' Guide) Review
Porsche 911 The classic models (1964-1989): The Classic Models (1964-1989) Including Turbo and 912 (Ultimate Buyers' Guide) Feature
From its introduction in late 1964, the Porsche 911 has become an icon among thoroughbred sports cars. The classic models, built until the end of the 1989 model year, represent the purest of the type and are coveted by enthusiasts across the world. The early 911s have become collectors' items. Meanwhile, and thanks to far-sighted body shell protection, the later models can offer a reliable, everyday classic This new Ultimate Buyers' Guide is a one-stop reference for all the classic production 911s built from 1964 to 1989, describing the design differences, year by year changes (and there were many!), vehicle identification data, performance, colors and options. We suggest what to look for when choosing and buying a used example.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Porsche 924 and 944: A Collector's Guide (Collectors Guides)
Porsche 924 and 944: A Collector's Guide (Collectors Guides) Review
Porsche 924 and 944: A Collector's Guide (Collectors Guides) Feature
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