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November 4, 2019

'Le Mans '66' reminiscent of Steve McQueen's 1971 movie about the race
The premiere this month of the movie Le Mans ’66 (titled Ford v Ferrari in the United States) brings the startling realisation that it’s almost half-a-century since the release of Steve McQueen's film Le Mans. Fans of historic motor racing are inclined to view the earlier of these two movies through rose-coloured glasses, but let’s be honest: the glamorously fast cars were part of a tediously slow story, and McQueen said so little throughout the film that it looked as if he was being paid by the word and the producers had run out of money.
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September 23, 2019

Matthew Field: My life with 'The Italian Job'
Above: Matthew Field speaking at the Royal Automobile Club during The Self Preservation book launch. Photo by Mark Lewis Photography. Throughout the summer I have been busy promoting my new book The Self Preservation Society: 50 Years of The Italian...
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August 15, 2019

Behind-the-scenes skullduggery with Porsche’s Group C racers
Did teams racing Porsche’s 956 sports-prototype step the wrong side of the line between technical ingenuity and cheating? And while the 956 and its successor, the longer-wheelbase 962, appeared to bring equal opportunity to many privateers, were some of these...
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June 26, 2019

A Mini Italian Job Celebration in Cowley
Opening with a filmed message from Sir Michael Caine himself, the Italian Job evening at the MINI plant at Cowley got off to a cracking start. Sir Michael even revealed that he learnt to drive at the locations used during...
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June 3, 2019

You're only supposed to sign the bloody books!
On the evening of May 30, a very distinguished panel of personalities assembled at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to launch The Self Preservation Society - 50 Years of the Italian Job, the latest book from Porter Press. Those...
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May 8, 2019

Falling-out with Ron Dennis led to Gordon Murray’s greatest design
Annoyance at decisions made by McLaren chief Ron Dennis was enough, in the end, for designer Gordon Murray to walk away from the world-famous company in Woking and establish his own enterprise. Setting-up Gordon Murray Design at the age of...
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March 19, 2019

Amelia Island 2019
I have just returned from the Amelia Island Concours, having thoroughly enjoyed the event. It was my first time at this famous Florida gathering, which has now been going 24 years. One of the good things about this concours is...
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January 8, 2019

The Great Cars series is an invitation to go time travelling
Stories of great competition cars are really about so much more besides. Great cars result from great ideas and ambitions, dedication and teamwork, rivalries and setbacks, stubbornness and bounce-backs, and great drivers too. That’s why every one of the 12...
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January 2, 2019

Porter Press International - New Year's Resolution
I have worked for Porter Press now for over two years and in my time here I have come to understand that our main asset is you, our customers! In the New Year, I would like to hear from you. So, I am making you my 2019 New Year’s resolution.
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September 10, 2018

My Top 10 Tips for those wanting to be a motoring writer
You must go the extra mile to make your material fresh and new, and not just repeat a well-known story If you want to earn respect from your readers and your colleagues, and have more satisfaction yourself, then you need...
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September 10, 2018

Can you translate a passion for classic cars and motor racing into both a hobby and a business?
Yes. Read on! The following is an insight into how author and motor sport enthusiast, Philip Porter, transformed his love of old cars not only into a successful publishing company but also two classic car clubs. Porter Press International is...
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July 4, 2018

Book signings at XK70
The event saw the launch of a brand-new venture for us – our first children’s book. There were also plenty of book signing sessions with some of our authors.
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