- Hardcover: 348 pages
- Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0375502165
- ISBN-13: 978-0375502163
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 2.5 x 22.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,724,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A lavishly illustrated history of the most recognized sports-car maker in the world—Porsche—a story that began more than a century ago.
Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen is the first book in more than twenty-five years to chronicle in such meticulous detail the early years of the renowned automobile company. Perfect for the more than 500,000 Porsche owners and the millions of Porsche enthusiasts, Porsche is a lively narrative of the cars and the people who created them. In the opening chapters, the reader will find the true heart of Porsche and its dedication to design and engineering, and then move on to the pre–World War II development of the first Porsche prototypes, as well as the development of the Volkswagen by Professor Ferdinand Porsche in the late 1930s. The story of the company’s early postwar years in Austria is a tale of commitment to an idea, an idea that resulted in the first 356 model and in a very short time established Porsche as one of Germany’s leading car makers.
Here is the entire history not only of the 356 but also of the development of competition versions, and of the evolution of the 550 RSK and the legendary 904 Carrera GTS. The story of the 911 occupies half the book, as this model has survived for nearly four decades—the longest production of any single postwar automobile design.
The narrative is brilliantly complemented by wonderful historical documents and photographs from the factory archives, provided through the cooperation of Porsche AG and the Porsche family, as well as original color photography by the author.
Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen is the first book in more than twenty-five years to chronicle in such meticulous detail the early years of the renowned automobile company. Perfect for the more than 500,000 Porsche owners and the millions of Porsche enthusiasts, Porsche is a lively narrative of the cars and the people who created them. In the opening chapters, the reader will find the true heart of Porsche and its dedication to design and engineering, and then move on to the pre–World War II development of the first Porsche prototypes, as well as the development of the Volkswagen by Professor Ferdinand Porsche in the late 1930s. The story of the company’s early postwar years in Austria is a tale of commitment to an idea, an idea that resulted in the first 356 model and in a very short time established Porsche as one of Germany’s leading car makers.
Here is the entire history not only of the 356 but also of the development of competition versions, and of the evolution of the 550 RSK and the legendary 904 Carrera GTS. The story of the 911 occupies half the book, as this model has survived for nearly four decades—the longest production of any single postwar automobile design.
The narrative is brilliantly complemented by wonderful historical documents and photographs from the factory archives, provided through the cooperation of Porsche AG and the Porsche family, as well as original color photography by the author.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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A great historical retrospective, 8 Dec 2003
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This review is from: Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen (Hardcover)
Of all the Porsche books out there, this is the easiest to read and understand of any I have seen. The author has a very entertaining style of writing. The book not only follows the history of the company but the people who built it, so it is also about the Porsche family and over 100 years of Porsche designed automobiles. The color photographs are excellent and there are more original historic B&W photos than I have ever seen in a book of this type. What I like most is, this is a book anyone can enjoy reading, even if they are not an expert on Porsche. A beautiful coffee table book and historic reference.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Wow... This is totally new....., 23 Nov 2003
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen (Hardcover)
Most of the Porsche books offered today are just rehashed copies of older ones with updated covers and a few pictures of the newer models thrown in for good measure. This book has pictures we have never seen before and we have practically every book about Porsche's published in English (and a few in German too). It is very informative. All Porschephiles should add this book to their collection. This is a great find and Amazon has it at a Great Price!!!!!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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The (un)Authorized Truth, 4 Nov 2003
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This review is from: Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen (Hardcover)
With Butzi Porsche writing the foreword, you know this is the real deal. Pictures never seen before of the beginning all the way up to breathtaking fashion shots of the latest models. The writing is excellent, clear and page-turning fun. Well Done!
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