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Porsche 356 75th Anniversary
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Description: Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary relates the full story of Porsche's original sports car from the first Gmund coupe to today's beloved collector car. Ferdinand Porsche was a brilliant engineer who prior to World War II had been involved in a variety of significant automotive engineering developments including the first hybrid drive vehicles. From the early 1900s Porsche was developing racing cars including the Mercedes SSK and the mighty Auto Union Grand Prix. During this period Porsche also developed the groundbreaking Volkswagen which would prove critical to his postwar namesake automobile manufacturer. The Typ 356 was developed by Ferdinand's son Ferry Porsche and introduced in 1948. Though the rear - engine layout was based on the Volkswagen most similarities ended there. The 356 had a unique chassis higher - performing engine and a handsome wind - cheating body. Little known outside Germany initially by the early 1950s the 356s were lauded for their excellent handling build quality and growing volume of competition successes. Porsche's 356 evolved over its 17 - year life through four distinct series: pre - A A B and C with coupes cabriolets Speedsters Hardtops and Roadsters among the many body variations. Equipped with the Carrera 4 - cam engine the 356 was a force in sports car racing. Dedicated competition models were developed beginning in 1953, and the Rennsport Spyders dominated road racing endurance and hill climb events for over a decade. The 356 story includes a cast of fascinating characters from those engineers who designed the cars to race drivers who built the giant - killer mystique to owners like James Dean and Janis Joplin who fell in love with the little bathtub - shaped sports cars. From titled European gentlemen in the 1950s to movie stars like Paul Newman and Steve Mc Queen in the 1960s the first Porsches attracted enthusiasts and racers alike. Today the car has an even wider following among collectors including Porsche fans like Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. 356 Fascination continues with ongoing restoration efforts vintage racing and an Outlaw movement all enhanced by large - scale events that celebrate the car's history. Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary tells the in - depth story and is a must - have book for anyone who loves Porsche and sports car history.
Title: Porsche 356 75th Anniversary
Author(s): Maltby Mr. Gordon
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group Usa Inc
Barcode: 9780760377376
Pages: 256 Pages, 300+ Photos
Publication Date: 4/11/2023
Category: Car Racing
Description: Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary relates the full story of Porsche's original sports car from the first Gmund coupe to today's beloved collector car. Ferdinand Porsche was a brilliant engineer who prior to World War II had been involved in a variety of significant automotive engineering developments including the first hybrid drive vehicles. From the early 1900s Porsche was developing racing cars including the Mercedes SSK and the mighty Auto Union Grand Prix. During this period Porsche also developed the groundbreaking Volkswagen which would prove critical to his postwar namesake automobile manufacturer. The Typ 356 was developed by Ferdinand's son Ferry Porsche and introduced in 1948. Though the rear - engine layout was based on the Volkswagen most similarities ended there. The 356 had a unique chassis higher - performing engine and a handsome wind - cheating body. Little known outside Germany initially by the early 1950s the 356s were lauded for their excellent handling build quality and growing volume of competition successes. Porsche's 356 evolved over its 17 - year life through four distinct series: pre - A A B and C with coupes cabriolets Speedsters Hardtops and Roadsters among the many body variations. Equipped with the Carrera 4 - cam engine the 356 was a force in sports car racing. Dedicated competition models were developed beginning in 1953, and the Rennsport Spyders dominated road racing endurance and hill climb events for over a decade. The 356 story includes a cast of fascinating characters from those engineers who designed the cars to race drivers who built the giant - killer mystique to owners like James Dean and Janis Joplin who fell in love with the little bathtub - shaped sports cars. From titled European gentlemen in the 1950s to movie stars like Paul Newman and Steve Mc Queen in the 1960s the first Porsches attracted enthusiasts and racers alike. Today the car has an even wider following among collectors including Porsche fans like Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. 356 Fascination continues with ongoing restoration efforts vintage racing and an Outlaw movement all enhanced by large - scale events that celebrate the car's history. Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary tells the in - depth story and is a must - have book for anyone who loves Porsche and sports car history.
Title: Porsche 356 75th Anniversary
Author(s): Maltby Mr. Gordon
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group Usa Inc
Barcode: 9780760377376
Pages: 256 Pages, 300+ Photos
Publication Date: 4/11/2023
Category: Car Racing