Porsche 917: The Autobiography of 917-023, Great Cars Series #2
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (961 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1907085211 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 1970 the world's greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but through it all came 917-023, driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood, to achieve a landmark success for the German manufacturer. This book provides detailed insight into this race as well as the six others in which 917-023 took part, supported by a superb collection of period photographs, many in color. All Porsche fans will love this addition to the Great Cars series. From the Back Cover This is the story of the most important Porsche 917 of all: the one that gave Porsche its first
Ian Wagstaff is a seasoned journalist and author with a passion for the racing cars of his youth, topped by the Maserati 250F. He has twice won the Guild of Motoring Writers’ prestigious book award, the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy. . He has written a previous book in the Great Cars series, Porsche 917, which was shortlisted for the RAC Motoring Book of the Year Award in 2015
"Fantastic book on a very famous 917" according to Bella Faccia. Fantastic book on a very famous 917. Every detail, every driver of the first Le Mans winning Porsche. Great format, excellent quality & outstanding photos. A lot of the background history of the model, make and times will not be new to most 917 fans, but if you love the car you will love this "Autobiography" (not Sutobiography as the listing misspells!). Walks said Thoroughly enjoyable. Well written, wonderful photographs, an obviously exhaustive level of research resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable book. Kudos to the author, Ian Wagstaff, for a masterful telling of the story of 917-0"Thoroughly enjoyable" according to Walks. Well written, wonderful photographs, an obviously exhaustive level of research resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable book. Kudos to the author, Ian Wagstaff, for a masterful telling of the story of 917-02Thoroughly enjoyable Well written, wonderful photographs, an obviously exhaustive level of research resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable book. Kudos to the author, Ian Wagstaff, for a masterful telling of the story of 917-023, the first Porsche to be the overall winner of LeMans. It quickly has become my favorite Porsche book.. , the first Porsche to be the overall winner of LeMans. It quickly has become my favorite Porsche book.. Thoroughly enjoyable Well written, wonderful photographs, an obviously exhaustive level of research resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable book. Kudos to the author, Ian Wagstaff, for a masterful telling of the story of 917-023, the first Porsche to be the overall winner of LeMans. It quickly has become my favorite Porsche book.. , the first Porsche to be the overall winner of LeMans. It quickly has become my favorite Porsche book.. Five Stars Great history for a significant 917. Well worth the price.
This is the story of the most important Porsche 917 of all: the one that gave Porsche its first victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. In 1970 the world's greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but through it all came 917-023, driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood, to achieve a landmark success for the German manufacturer. This book provides detailed insight into this race as well as the six others in which 917-023 took part, supported by a superb collection of period photographs, many in color. All Porsche fans will love this addition to the Great Cars series.