Description
Taking a fresh approach, this book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars. From icons like the 356 and 911, through to the transaxle Porsches and recent models of Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Macan, Tycan and more, Porsche Model by Model offers a detailed yet engaging commentary upon the marque. With over 275 archive and specially commissioned photographs, this book presents the full marque history from Ferdinand Porsche's defining Bohemian effect to the brand and design language today. It covers the 356 to the Taycan in concise yet detailed discussions; explores historical and technical details including specification tables and includes driving descriptions and owners' views.
About the Author
Following early training in illustration and car design/styling, Lance Cole began to write about cars and aircraft. After becoming the 1983 Jaguar Cars/Guild of Motoring Writers Lyons Scholar, he has enjoyed a long career in the media, writing for all the major newspapers and specialist magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Classic Cars and the South China Morning Post. The author of over 100 articles and fifteen books, including five for Crowood, he now provides media, content and strategic PR advice, to major organizations including car manufacturers.
Reviews
This is a one-stop education on Porsche, with a focus on the metal, allowing you to get your head around all those many numbers starting with a '9'. A great book for budding Porsche enthusiasts or those looking to consolidate their knowledge. -- Charlie Calderwood * Classic Car Weekly *
Entertainingly informative and idiosyncratic view of the world's most enduringly fascinating car marque. -- Kieron Fennelly - Guild of Motoring Writer;s reviewer * Guild of Motoring Writer's newsletter. *
Lance Cole's latest contribution to the classic car library takes a fresh perspective. Examining its true- Austrian - roots, Cole establishes the Porsche spirit through the years and continues, with remarkably open arms, to today's Cayennes and Taycans. -- Classic & Sports Car reviewer * Classic & Sports Car *
This book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars. -- Simon Goldsworthy, Classics Monthly, * Classics Monthly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785007354
Author Lance Cole
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1101g
About the Author
Following early training in illustration and car design/styling, Lance Cole began to write about cars and aircraft. After becoming the 1983 Jaguar Cars/Guild of Motoring Writers Lyons Scholar, he has enjoyed a long career in the media, writing for all the major newspapers and specialist magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Classic Cars and the South China Morning Post. The author of over 100 articles and fifteen books, including five for Crowood, he now provides media, content and strategic PR advice, to major organizations including car manufacturers.
Reviews
This is a one-stop education on Porsche, with a focus on the metal, allowing you to get your head around all those many numbers starting with a '9'. A great book for budding Porsche enthusiasts or those looking to consolidate their knowledge. -- Charlie Calderwood * Classic Car Weekly *
Entertainingly informative and idiosyncratic view of the world's most enduringly fascinating car marque. -- Kieron Fennelly - Guild of Motoring Writer;s reviewer * Guild of Motoring Writer's newsletter. *
Lance Cole's latest contribution to the classic car library takes a fresh perspective. Examining its true- Austrian - roots, Cole establishes the Porsche spirit through the years and continues, with remarkably open arms, to today's Cayennes and Taycans. -- Classic & Sports Car reviewer * Classic & Sports Car *
This book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars. -- Simon Goldsworthy, Classics Monthly, * Classics Monthly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785007354
Author Lance Cole
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1101g
