Porsche 911 ─ The Definitive History 1997 to 2005

Fifth volume in this impressive series on the Porsche 911 sportscar The author has received full co-operation from Porsche Full year-by-year coverage of production models American and European markets covered in great detail Limited editions covered in full Rare prototype photographs Well over 200 contemporary pictures, many in colour In addition to photographs, advertising and brochures have been reproduced Will build into the definitive 911 reference work Combined with other Veloce/Long titles, will become part of the ultimate Porsche library. First shown as the 901 prototype at the 1963 Frankfurt Show, the 911 quickly built on the Porsche legend established by the 356 models. This volume, and the previously published four, look at the history of the evergreen 911 in definitive detail, covering 40 years of progress from the earliest design studies to the era of the water-cooled cars.

Born in Coventry, once the heart of the British motor industry, Brian Long is a professional writer with a passion for vintage and sporting machinery. A trained mechanical engineer and Porsche 911 owner, he has had strong links with the Porsche company for over a decade.

Married to Miho and with two children (Louis and Sophie-Mercedes), Brian now lives just outside Tokyo. He has over 50 books published, including many works on the Porsche marque.