This book tells the story of John Fitzpatrick Racing, its five Group C Porsches and what became of them, its crews, its drivers, its races and - above all - its charismatic owner, John Fitzpatrick, arguably the best British driver never to have raced in Formula 1.

Together the companies Reutter and Porsche made automobile history. Author Frank Jung, Albert Reutters great-grandson, embarked on detailed research on this subject. Through personal contact with former staff and contemporary witnesses he discovered unique pictures and texts that were used largely for this book. On the basis of historical ......

Porsche: Excellence Was Expected explores the history of the Porsche company, its cars, and its motor racing heritage from its beginning in 1948 through its sixty years as an independent car company to its continued success under the auspices of the Volkswagen Group. Karl Ludvigsen goes behind the scenes to explore the events that eventually ......

Unleashed in 1982, the Porsche 956 became the most successful purpose-built race car in history. Over the following decade, the 956 and its later long-wheelbase version, the 962, would win five consecutive world championships, as well as every single classic sportscar race in the world a record number of times: the Le Mans 24 Hours seven times, ......

 This title looks at the history of the Works Porsche 956 cars and their success in competitive racing. This volume covers the sucess of the drivers, designs and racing triumphs.

The second in a series of books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume takes up the 911 story from the 2.4 litre cars, & covers the 2.7 litre machines and the first of the legendary Turbos.

 Back in print after a long absence! This is the third volume of a set of books that chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume starts with the introduction of the SC series and the 3.3 litre Turbo, before going on to cover the ......

Back in print after a long absence! The first in a series of books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume covers original design, the 901 prototype, the early 911s (including 912s) and the 2.2-litre cars.

Back in print after a long absence! The fourth in a series of books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This volume continues the story of the 3.2 litre Carrera series, and covers the 959 production car and the last of the air-cooled ......

Before yesterdays dream car became todays SUV, the reputation of Porsche as a manufacturer of fine sports cars was established. It started with the ideas of Dr Ferdinand Porsche, and a world best seller that spawned a revered line of sports cars. The Porsche 356 and 911 dominated their classes in international racing, leading to more ......