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Tilmor · Post by **Tilmor** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:59 pm

I am a new boy to the world of early 911s and I want to read up more on specs of different early models upto 1980, could you recommend any good titles for my reading list, I am trying to avoid coffee table books.
thanks Jim

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:07 pm

Hi Jim,
Original Porsche 911 by Peter Morgan, ISBN 1-901432-16-5 is good start,

Available on Amazon most probably

Cheers, Mike R.

declang · Post by **declang** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:10 pm

I found the Paul Frere book "The 911 story" fascinating.

Its a good read on the development of the 911 from the word go.

Tilmor · Post by **Tilmor** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:54 pm

Thanks Searching Fleabay as I write, any other suggestions ?

red67 · Post by **red67** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:02 am

a restorers guide to authenticity by dr. b. johnson. invaluable for specs and details of early cars.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/911-912-Porsche ... 464&sr=8-1

Mike Smith · Post by **Mike Smith** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:27 pm

Excellence was Expected by Karl Ludvigsen will keep you quiet for an hour or two

Mike at PR

Tilmor · Post by **Tilmor** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:44 pm

Just received the Peter Morgan and the Paul Frere books, thanks for the suggestions. I have just ordered the Porsche restorers authenticity- can't wait, in the meantime have looked up the price of the Ludvigsen book, is that right £150? wow!!
Thanks again for taking the time.
Jim

IanMcLeod · Post by **IanMcLeod** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:10 pm

Yes £150 for the latest edition (second edition which does come in three large volumes rather than the single volume first edition).

Picked up a copy a couple of years ago and still reading it. Fascinatingly detailed book on every aspect of the Porsche motor company history.

Ian.

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:34 pm

Buying, Driving and Enjoying the Porsche 911 by James Schrager arrived today from Amazon.

The Lassie from Lancashire mentioned it and it`s an excellent read

Nice bit on page thirteen:- `The best way to really understand a 911 is to have a good friend, brother or farther introduce you to the charms of this unusual machine`

How nice it must be to have BurmaShave as your brother

Mike.

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:38 am

red67 wrote:a restorers guide to authenticity by dr. b. johnson. invaluable for specs and details of early cars.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/911-912-Porsche ... 464&sr=8-1

yes, thats our most tumbed book on our bookcase. after that i find this forum is the best place for information. lucky for me the guys never seem to tire of answering my stupid questions

Tilmor · Post by **Tilmor** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:58 pm

Ended up on Ebay USA for some reason, and I am now waiting for a copy Porsche Restorers Authenticity- can't wait - I am not too happy about it's carbonn footprint but as my 911 hasn't run in four months, I suppose It will'offset'

I am so glad there are peolple to answer my stupid questions too- thanks to them, please keep on humouring me!

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