ghost11

I know this is probally the wrong forum to post this on and someone will probally bitch about it, but i figured who better to ask then the fellow 996 guys. Alright, the deal is fathers day is coming up and i was wanting to get my dad a book on the history of Porsche. So my question is what is the definitive Porsche history book? I'm looking for something that details the later years also and doesn't only focus on early models. Thanx in advance

P.S. He drives a 1992 964 if that helps

fast1

There are so many Porsche books that it's tough to recommend just one. I enjoyed the book Porsche 911 - Perfection by Design.

Here's a list for you to choose from:

http://www.motorbooks.com/Store/CustomPage_6515.ncm

Orient Express

I recommend "Porsche 911 Story, The entire Development History" by Paul Frére.

lfe

2nd Porsche 911 Story, The entire Development History" by Paul Frére

Make sure you get the 8th addition. It includes 996 and 997 info.

myrmidon

If you want to go big, then get 'Excellence was Expected'. It contains so much info, you're covered for the next 3 father's days.

http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Excell...0973167&sr=8-1

justinmm2

+1. It's amazing.

Ray S

+3

P-Car fanatic

My wife got me this for xmas a couple of years back

Porsche 911: Perfection by Design

http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911-Pe...0973167&sr=8-1

very cool content and looks good on the coffee table...

she also got me the 911, 40 fast years anniversary poster that she framed and put in the pool room

triode

Another thumbs up for "Excellence was Expected" by Ludvigsen - sumptuous.

ghost11

thanx guys, this is exactly the kind of feedback i was looking for, can someone include a link to "The 2nd 911 Story" preferably the 8th edition . also how recent does "Excellence was Expected" cover?

redridge

+1, good stuff...great watercooled section

Orient Express

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ghost11

yea, i was confused, i actually searched "2nd 911 Story" i guess i thought it was a part 2 or something

DFC

Also highly recommend this book. More of a history, information and tech book as opposed to a pic book.