Please run this release immediately, with the following header – Porsche 911 – The Definitive History 1997 to 2005 (Updated and Enlarged Edition)

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ABOUT THE BOOK
The fifth volume in Brian Long’s series, chronicling in definitive depth the history of the evergreen Porsche 911, from the earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This newly updated and enlarged 2nd edition looks at each 911 model and its derivatives, taking in the various specials and competition cars along the way, and includes the 996 models up to 2005. Historical facts, full model specifications and racing history are covered in great detail. This book is beautifully illustrated throughout, with full colour photographs, official brochures and advertising. 
A must-have part of the ultimate Porsche library, this book covers the models from 1997 to 2005, and the complete series covers 50 years of progress from the earliest design studies to the era of the water-cooled cars.

Porsche 911 by Brian Long

ISBN: 9781845848972
UPC: 6-36847-04897-6

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BULLET POINTS
• The definitive story of the Type 996 911
• The 996 ushered in a new era with a new chassis & water-cooled engine
• The updated & enlarged edition now includes the last of the 996s and launch of the 997
• Fully illistrated with colour photos, brochures and period advertising, this new edition also includes many new pictures
• Full year-by year coverage of production models
• Racing achievements of the era

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born in Coventry, the heart of Britain's motor industry, Brian comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage.  Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had over 70 titles published.  Brian and his wife, Miho, have two children, Louis and Sophie-Mercedes. They currently live in Chiba, close to Tokyo, where they can enjoy life with Thoroughbred horses.
Place of birth: Coventry, UK • Hometown:  • Nearest city: Chiba

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V4897 • Hardback • 25x20.7cm • £35 • 224 pages • 272 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-845848-97-2 • UPC: 6-36847-04897-6

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