A Passion for Porsches by Denis Jenkinson
Denis Jenkinson had a passion for all things Porsche. His close contacts with the Stuttgart firm and his own detailed experiences of half a million miles of Porsche motoring gave him a unique pedigree as an author. First published in 1983, this classic book - reissued to meet continuing demand - chronicles the marque's development from Auto Union P-Wagen through to Porsche 944. It will delight fans of both Porsche and of 'Jenks', as the legendary journalist was affectionately known throughout the motoring world. - The Porsche dynasty, the Volkswagen Beetle, and the conceptual leap that fathered the first commercial Porsche motor car. - The air-cooled, rear-engined 356. 911 and 917. - The water-cooled, front-engined 924, 928 and 944 models, as well as the racing cars. - The great days of Porsche in the Targa Florio, Carrera Pan-Americana, the 917 battles between Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez, and the 1982 Le Mans victory. - At least 140 photographs that were published for the first time in this book.
Denis Jenkinson owned, road tested and experienced most of the cars featured. He raced motorcycles before joining Motor Sport in 1953 to report grand prix racing. Up until his death in 1996 Jenks's small, bearded figure was a familiar sight in Formula 1 where he was regarded as one of the best journalists.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781859608159 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859608159 |
| Title | A Passion for Porsches |
| Author | Denis Jenkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Haynes Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2001-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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