(2014 Reprint) The book abounds with intimate and unusual stories about these early Porsches, its founders, and the many variations produced." - Porsche Club of America, Monterey Bay region"It's a book to excite any 356 enthusiast." - Australian Classic CarClassic & Sports Car, May 2008UK magazineCirculation: 82,000Once past the in-your-face typography and rather basic design, this is another good offering from publisher Veloce. Working chronologically, the story inevitably begins with the birth of Ferdinand Porsche and skips along until Porsche Number One is conceived, at which point the pace slows in order to allow for a slightly more in-depth look at the following 18 years of 356 production. Although Long's text is matter-of-fact in delivery, there is plenty of information to be found for those not already well-educated in the subject matter. But the real attraction here is the vast collection of visual material. From the posed publicity shots of a 356A loaded with skis - and presumably heading for the hills - to the fabulous images of Herbert Linge approaching outright victory on the 1960 Tour de Corse. If you own a 356, these pictures will make you glad you do; if you don't, they're certain to make you want one.

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Status: Out of Print (No Stock)

Number of pages: 192

Colour images: 120

Black & white images: 180

Binding: HBD

Language: English

Origin: IND