{"title":"Collector Editions","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eCollector’s Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e: a curated selection of premium motoring books created for serious enthusiasts, collectors and automotive history lovers. These special editions celebrate the world’s most iconic marques, legendary racing cars, landmark drivers and unforgettable motorsport stories through exceptional writing, rare photography and high-quality production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1072\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"739\"\u003elimited edition automotive books\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"774\"\u003esigned collector’s volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e to luxury slipcased editions and beautifully bound car books, each title is designed to be treasured. Perfect for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eFerrari books, classic car books, motorsport books and luxury automotive editions\u003c\/strong\u003e, this section brings together some of our most desirable publications in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jaguar-lightweight-e-type-4-wpd-collectors","title":"Jaguar Lightweight E-type - The autobiography of 4 WPD (Collectors' Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to just 25 copies, this superb special edition comes in a Solander Box, bound in leather and cloth. The book is contained within a red cloth slipcase featuring a working bonnet buckle style attachment which must be released to remove the book itself. Bound in grey leather and featuring silver gilt-edged pages and bevelled corners, the book also features metal plate reproductions of the car's two number plates - BUY 1 on the front and 4 WPD on the back.  Each copy is signed by Philip Porter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopies of this edition are made-to-order.  Our lead time is approximately three weeks from the order date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 'Great Cars' book outlines in exhaustive detail the history of the most important competition Jaguar E-type.  Run by John Coombs with factory support and driven by some of the best racing drivers of the day, this car took part in the E-type’s first motor race and later became the prototype all-aluminium Lightweight E.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full details of this wonderful book, please see the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collectors edition of Jaguar Lightweight E-type 4WPD\" href=\"\/products\/jaguar-lightweight-e-type-the-autobiography-of-4-wpd\"\u003eClassic Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40555789705,"sku":"9781907085185COL","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/e-type-4wpd-unique-edtion.jpg?v=1755618215"},{"product_id":"ultimate-e-type-the-competition-cars-collectors-edition","title":"Ultimate E-type - The Competition Cars (Collectors' Edition)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #941717;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 25 very special copies are expertly hand-bound by Ludlow Bookbinders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis car was fitted with the most powerful XK engine Jaguar ever built.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was modified by the Jaguar Competition Dept with Malcolm Sayer’s very beautiful Low Drag bodywork. Today, it is worth several million pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with craftsman-made box, they are priced at £2,200 each. Of that, £1,000 will go to the Henry Surtees Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lightweight Es are the ultimate E-types, and this is the ultimate book on these charismatic cars.  This is the full story of the competition E-types that took on the might of the Ferrari and often beat the legendary GTOs and the AC Cobras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list0 nls-None\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-7\"\u003eBook includes original metal from Lindner Lightweight E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-9\"\u003eLimited to 25 copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-11\"\u003eHardback, 528 pages, 11.22\" x 10.22\" (285mm x 260mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-13\"\u003eLeather-bound with craftsman-made box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-15\"\u003e£1000 per copy to charity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-17\"\u003eIs this a first? The Collectors’ Edition of a new motoring book will include a numbered piece of original metal from one of the 11 remaining Lightweight Es.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"u7796-19\"\u003eCopies signed by author, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jaguar historian and author, Philip Porter\" href=\"\/pages\/philip-porter-author-profile\"\u003ePhilip Porter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"u7796-27\"\u003eThis edition has been created in conjunction with Peter Neumark, the owner of the famous ex-Le Mans Lindner Low Drag Lightweight and top classic car specialists, Classic Motor Cars, who have carried out an amazing 7000-hour rebuild of the car which was crashed in 1964. Each book has its own unique number stamped out on original Lightweight E-type metal in the same format as an E-type body tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 978-1-907085-08-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ultimate E-type - The Competition Cars - Classic Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/products\/ultimate-e-type-the-competition-cars-standard\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/ultimate-e-type-the-competition-cars-classic-edition-banner.jpg?v=1620294170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ultimate E-type - The Competition Cars - Limited Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/products\/ultimate-e-type-the-competition-cars-de-luxe-edition\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/ultimate-e-type-the-competition-cars-limited-edition-banner_541cb316-9c33-4995-bade-edff7e195ce1_480x480.jpg?v=1620294501\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40555837449,"sku":"9781907085086COL","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/ultimate-e-type.jpg?v=1755618647"},{"product_id":"rofgo-collection-collectors-edition","title":"ROFGO Collection (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to only 30 copies - made to order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSigned by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/derek-bell-mbe\" title=\"Signed by Derek Bell\"\u003eDerek Bell\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/doug-nye-books\" title=\"Author Doug Nye\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDoug Nye\u003c\/a\u003e, and bound in two shades of leather to match the iconic Gulf colours, the ROFGO Collector's Edition is limited to just 30 copies and are handmade to order by Ludlow Bookbinders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an exclusive look at the ROFGO Collection, one of the world’s greatest collections of competition cars. During the late 1960s, the success achieved by the Gulf-JW Automotive team fired the imagination of a young German enthusiast by the name of Roald Goethe and created a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades later, and with the help of Adrian Hamilton, Goethe set about fulfilling a childhood dream. His mission was to create a collection of racers that had been backed by one of the most famous names in motorsport sponsorship – Gulf Oils. From sports-racers and single-seaters to 21st century GT contenders, the result is an unrivalled and truly evocative set of more than 30 cars – all of which are included in this exciting new title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery car in the collection, from Mirage M1 to Aston Martin GTE, covered in depth by one of the world’s leading motorsport historians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full history of iconic models such as the Ford GT40, Porsche 917 and McLaren M23 – plus lesser-known curiosities such as the Mirage M5 Formula Ford car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotes from the drivers, engineers and team managers who were involved with each car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is by no means a static collection – the book also includes the story of how the cars are looked after and campaigned in the world’s best historic motorsport events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull specifications and period race history for every car included in the extensive appendices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 300 photographs, including a specially commissioned photoshoot of each car and superb archive images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32489981739068,"sku":"9781907085673COL","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/rofgo-collection-book.jpg?v=1755099453"},{"product_id":"mclaren-f1-gtr-collectors-edition","title":"McLaren F1 GTR - The Definitive History (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order - l\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimited to 50 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEven more exceptional than the Limited Edition, the Collector's Edition is handcrafted entirely in finest quality leather by Ludlow Bookbinders. The Collector's Edition will be signed by Gordon Murray and GTR instigators Ray Bellm and Thomas Bscher. Not only are the two volumes bound in leather but so is the slipcase. A period reproduction McLaren metal badge (with kind permission of McLaren) is affixed to the front of Vols 1 and 2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Motorsport book awards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/publishing-awards.jpg?v=1642764304\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years on from its famous début victory in the 1995 Le Mans  24 Hours, the wonderful McLaren F1 GTR is the subject of this major two-volume history. Derived from the BMW V12-powered three-seat McLaren F1 road car, the F1 GTR only came into existence because of customer pressure on designer Gordon Murray to produce a racing version. With 28 examples built over three seasons, the F1 GTR was fabulously successful, winning 41 of its 131 races and taking two international championship titles. This sumptuous book outlines the life of the McLaren F1 GTR in exhaustive depth, with Volume 1 devoted to race-by-race narrative and Volume 2 to individual car histories and the stories of the people who raced them, all supported by over 775 colour photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and development of the F1 GTR, including thoughts from Gordon Murray, the car’s designer and also writer of this book’s foreword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1995: besides the celebrated McLaren victory at Le Mans, F1 GTRs dominated the BPR Global GT Endurance Series, winning 10 of its 12 rounds, with John Nielsen and Thomas Bscher narrowly emerging as champions in Bscher’s West-sponsored car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1996: a second all-conquering BPR season delivered the championship title to Ray Bellm in his Gulf-sponsored car, partnered by James Weaver, while a campaign in Japan’s national championship saw John Nielsen and David Brabham crowned champions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1997: the F1 GTR evolved into Long Tail form and a BMW-funded team arrived to join the action, taking all five McLaren victories in the new FIA GT Championship, although the Schnitzer-run team’s quickest drivers, JJ Lehto and Steve Soper, narrowly missed out on the title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1998: Steve O’Rourke’s privateer F1 GTR Long Tail achieved a remarkable fourth overall at Le Mans, but by now the FIA GT Championship had become a Mercedes benefit and the two participating McLarens were outclassed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwilight years in Japan: two F1 GTRs soldiered on in Japan from 1999 to 2005, achieving one more victory, at Miné in 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar histories: all 28 F1 GTRs receive detailed resumés of their lifetimes, complete with period and modern photographs showing them in their myriad guises, often with various changes of colour and livery over the years, plus conversions to road use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe people: key McLaren and team personnel provide first-hand recollections, followed by views of the men who raced F1 GTRs successfully, from Le Mans achievers Yannick Dalmas and Derek Bell to multiple winners Ray Bellm, Thomas Bscher, John Nielsen, Andy Wallace, James Weaver, JJ Lehto and Steve Soper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/zSR7QuVwlrY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32491171676220,"sku":"9781913089160","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/mclaren-gtr-collectors.jpg?v=1755163288"},{"product_id":"michael-turner-paintings-collection-collectors-edition","title":"The Michael Turner Collection (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 50 years of motor-sport inspired Christmas cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis edition, which is limited to just 50 copies, has the book and slipcase hand-bound in a Michael Turner classic painting printed on cloth. They are numbered and signed by Michael and Chas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/KxhVrr28Rrk\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 50 years, renowned motor sport and aviation artist Michael Turner annually produced a set of paintings depicting stand-out moments from that year’s Formula One and sports car racing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paintings were reproduced as a set of Christmas cards and made available through Michael’s own company, Studio 88, which he formed in 1963. Over the years, these cards became highly-collectable to the extent that, in 1992, Michael’s wife, Helen, formed a Collectors’ Club which quickly gained a worldwide membership. Now, for the first time, the entire collection of cards produced between 1960 and 2016 are published together in the book, ‘The Michael Turner Collection’, written by Chas Parker in conjunction with Michael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach card is reproduced on high-quality paper, together with its original caption, a brief synopsis of the event depicted, and Michael’s recollections of why he chose that particular subject and setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniquely illustrates the evolution of F1 since the '60s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Edition, Collector's Edition \u0026amp; the amazing Unique Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300+ paintings by the world's leading motor racing artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach painting accompanied by Michael Turner's comments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe definitive guide to these famous Christmas cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Sir Jackie Stewart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/NpQXSStc-68\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32583367393340,"sku":"9781907085772","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/michael-turner-art.jpg?v=1755099526"},{"product_id":"superfinds-collectors-edition","title":"SuperFinds (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA truly unique selection of previously unseen photographs of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimportant historic cars as found in the 1960s and 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Limited to 50 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/michael-kliebenstein\" title=\"Sign by the author Michael Kliebenstein\"\u003eMichael Kliebenstein\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4-hoBZAOk70\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIs this the world's first rusty book? 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The metal plate with the book title also appears to be rusty and the four screws that attach it are intentionally rusty! Finally, the end-papers also look rusty. The ethos could be summed up as shabby chic! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSomething very different, we love them!    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis book is unique. It is a compendium of wonderful automotive treasure, as discovered. With the passage of time all cars became worthless and unloved, no matter how eminent. Racing cars inevitably became uncompetitive and redundant. 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Referencing the 250 GTO’s signature bonnet inlets, the case features triple cut-outs that are perfectly positioned to reveal the cover’s GTO lettering below. This two-volume set is limited to 100 copies and is signed by drivers Peter Sutcliffe and David Piper, author\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/james-page-books\" title=\"Books by James Page\"\u003e James Page\u003c\/a\u003e and Ferrari expert \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/keith-bluemel-books\" title=\"Books by Keith Blumel\"\u003eKeith Bluemel\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/2mRyjUhoWHY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Ferrari GTO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexplores the story of this iconic family of cars in more detail and with more authority than ever before. Introduced in 1962 as the final evolutionary step in the long-running 250 GT series, the GTO was the last and best GT racer of the front-engine era. It remained at the forefront for three seasons, winning a hat-trick of World Championship titles for Ferrari. Ever since, GTOs have retained their exalted status not just because of their racing achievements but also their exquisite beauty, undoubted charisma and — for those lucky enough to have experienced this — peerless driveability. Indeed, the GTO’s illustrious reputation has made it the world’s most desirable car, as confirmed by the record-breaking prices repeatedly paid for the finest examples. Packed with superb photographs, many not previously published, this lavish two-volume production does true justice to this ultimate car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe build-up: the first volume begins with a close look at the GTO’s forebears, followed by study of its design and development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1962 season: between wins both on début in the Sebring 12 Hours and in the year’s last race in The Bahamas, the GTO’s activities are covered in full, in the World Championship and other competitions all over the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1963 season: despite the endeavours of the opposition, the GTO’s supremacy intensified during its second season, with more entrants running in more events, from endurance classics such as the Le Mans 24 Hours to sprints at obscure British venues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1964 season: Ferrari beat off a strong challenge from Shelby American’s Cobras to take its third title, helped in part by an upgrade that included a revamped body design for new GTOs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater life: this section explains how GTOs continued to compete internationally and with occasional success far beyond their sell-by date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis histories: the second volume is devoted to comprehensive individual histories of the 36 GTOs, all of which have survived to the present day. Packed with new research and fresh insights, these accounts include interviews with owners, information about restorations, event participation, and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/james-page-books\" title=\"Author James Page\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProject consultant: \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/keith-bluemel-books\" title=\"Keith Bluemel, Ferrari Expert\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeith Bluemel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Ferrari expert of world-wide renown whose body of work includes co-authorship with Jess G. Pourret of the book\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerrari 250 GTO\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307767087164,"sku":"9781913089306","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/ferrari-250-gto-collectors.jpg?v=1755164220"},{"product_id":"automotive-art-project-collectors-edition","title":"Automotive Art Project (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeaturing the N Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 cars, 6 artists, 150 works of art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis edition of our largest format book yet has both its cover and slipcase bound in specially printed fabric. As collectable as you’d expect, the fabric bears the inspirational work of award-winning motoring artist Tim Layzell. Limited to just 50 copies and signed by all six contributing artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Nahum was brought up surrounded by all things automotive. The son of Bernar Nahum, considered to be the father of the Turkish automotive industry, Claude was fascinated by cars and engineering from an early age. Claude’s career led him into automotive design, research and engineering, before eventually heading and growing the Kiraça group trading company in Europe, all the while maintaining his link with the automotive world. As Claude’s career progressed, he began collecting and racing cars, and the growth of his stable led to him establishing The N Collection. Wishing to create a distinctive tribute to his favourite cars, Claude commissioned six leading artists, and gave them free rein to depict each of 25 cars from his collection in their own inimitable style.James\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Automotive Art Project showcases that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix respected artists provide their own unique interpretations, in a range of striking styles, for each of the 25 cars depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning artwork for cars including: Ford Lotus Cortina, Anadol STC16, Jaguar E-type, AC Cobra, Ferrari 250 LM, Ford Mustang, Ferrari 641\/2, Ford GT40, Anadol A1, Ford Escort RS1600, Lola T70, Ford P68\/F3L and Lang-Cooper II Super King Cobra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrief histories and a selection of photographs for each of the cars featured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfiles for each of the six artists who have contributed to the project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavishly produced on high-quality art paper, in large, landscape format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA unique and imaginative record of 25 historically important road \u003c\/span\u003eand racing cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the work of renowned artists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuy Allen, Anna-Louise Felstead, Jean-Jacques Francois, Yahn Janou,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Layzell\u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ePsyko\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/james-page-books\" title=\"Books by James Page\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a respected classic car journalist and former editor of Classic \u0026amp; Sports Car. 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Having won the 1949 World Championship for sidecar racing as passenger to Eric Oliver, he joined Motor Sport in 1953 and became its Continental Correspondent. Jenkinson famously navigated Stirling Moss to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia, and never considered himself a professional journalist. Instead, he wrote in order to enjoy all aspects of motor racing. He died in 1996. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyril Posthumus\u003c\/strong\u003e was born near Brooklands in 1918 and worked for Hawker Aircraft, AC Cars and Lammas Ltd before joining the Royal Artillery at the outbreak of World War Two. He turned to journalism in 1950, working for Autosport and Motoring News, among others. A keen and highly respected motor-racing historian, he also wrote a number of books. Posthumus died in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/doug-nye-books\" title=\"Author Doug Nye\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoug Nye\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eworked for Motor Racing, Motoring News and Motor Sport before going freelance in 1968. He has written more than 70 books, is historical consultant to Goodwood Motorsport, and co-curates the GP Library collection of racing photography with Sir Paul Vestey. A close friend of both Jenks and Cyril, Doug is recognised as one of the world’s foremost motor racing historians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39613931028540,"sku":"9781913089368","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/vanwall-collectors-edition-book.jpg?v=1755167983"},{"product_id":"brm-collectors-edition-book","title":"BRM - Racing for Britain (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7f0000;\" color=\"#7f0000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"197\" width=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/octane-awards-2022.jpg?v=1664183179\" alt=\"Octane Awards 2022 - Publication of the Year Finalist\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandmade to order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5b0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLimited to 100 copies, individually numbered and signed by Nick, Paul and Simon Owen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBRM – Racing for Britain (Collector’s Edition) is hand-bound in dark green leather with orange text and an official enamel BRM badge recessed into the cover. It is presented in an orange Buckram slipcase. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTells the story of patriotic racing driver Raymond Mays’ ambitious plan during the late 1940s to harness the power of the British automotive industry and create a new Formula 1 car with which to break the domination of teams from continental Europe. Having founded ERA before the Second World War, Mays introduced for this latest project another set of initials that would pass into motor racing folklore: BRM – British Racing Motors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a troubled start with the spectacular V16, BRM’s fortunes started to turn around, and in 1959 Jo Bonnier scored its first World Championship Grand Prix victory at Zandvoort. The team’s crowning glory came in 1962, when Graham Hill became the first British driver to win the World Championship in a British car. That famous success helped to lay the foundations for the UK’s multi-billion-pound motorsport industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by respected author Ian Wagstaff and renowned BRM authority Doug Nye, admirably supported by editors Gavin Green and James Page, this new book from Porter Press International has been produced with the Owen family, which supported BRM from day one. It tells the full story of the team, from the difficult early days with the V16 to the glory years of the 1960s and its V12 finale in the 1970s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth history of BRM’s Formula 1 team, including its 17 Grand Prix victories and drivers such as Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio, Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull story of BRM’s World Championship-winning year in 1962, when Graham Hill pipped Jim Clark to the title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chapter devoted to BRM’s sports cars, including the famous Rover-BRM gas turbine racer and the Can-Am machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 430 images, including a wealth of previously unseen material from the official BRM archive, plus archive photographs from the world’s leading image libraries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForewords by Sir Jackie Stewart, Damon Hill and the Owen family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/james-page-books\" title=\"Author and Editor James Page\"\u003eJames Page\u003c\/a\u003e and Gavin Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGavin Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of Britain’s best-known motoring journalists. A former editor of Car magazine, he has also written for The Independent, The International Herald Tribune, The Sunday Times, Motor Trend magazine in America and British Airways High Life and Business Life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe son of a well-known rally driver and motorsport TV commentator, he was once voted Australia’s most promising young racing driver by the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928742641724,"sku":"9781913089467","price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/products\/collectors-edition-brm.jpg?v=1755167649"},{"product_id":"ultimate-porsche-962","title":"Ultimate Works Porsche 962 - The Definitive History (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"123\" width=\"182\" alt=\"Motorworld Buchpreis\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/motorworld-logo_480x480.jpg?v=1687169439\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotorworld Buch Preis Winner 2023 for \"Jenseits von Allem\" (Above Everything) category\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOctane\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emagazine's 'Book of the Month' for December 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHand-bound in black leather, the Collector’s Edition features debossed yellow-foiled script on the cover and spine along with black foiled page edges. The three-volume set is presented in a matching black leather-covered slipcase, lined with black Suedel. The slipcase has ‘962’ debossed on one side. The Collector’s edition is limited to just 25 copies. Volume One is signed by Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Yannick Dalmas, Klaus Ludwig, Mario Andretti, Danny Sullivan, Hurley Haywood, John Watson, Henri Pescarolo, Jurgen Barth, Roland Kussmaul and Max Welti.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease note: The special editions are handcrafted to order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/porsche-962-sampler.pdf?v=1669307464\" title=\"Ultimate Works Porsche 962 sample pages\"\u003eClick here for \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Works Porsche 962\u003c\/strong\u003e sample pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBy \u003ca title=\"By author Serge Vanbockryck\" href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/serge-vanbockryck\"\u003eSerge Vanbockryck\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gjO1JOBX5eI\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Porsche 962, created in 1984, was the successor to the all-conquering Group C-specification Porsche 956 of 1982, but also very much the result of Porsche adapting its successful Group C car to the needs and regulations of the US-based IMSA GTP Championship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 962 proceeded to obliterate the competition on both sides of the Atlantic, making it the most successful purpose-built race car in automotive history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis three-volume book outlines in unprecedented detail the ten-year career of the works Porsche 962s and 962Cs, built and entered by the Weissach-based factory team run by Peter Falk and Norbert Singer, and driven to multiple victories by the likes of Jacky Ickx, Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Al Holbert, Hurley Haywood and many others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gKEm-ooh-_U\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● It’s all about politics: a detailed account of the lengthy negotiations between Porsche and the International Motor Sport Association on how to allow or adapt the 956 for the American Camel GT Championship, including the notes and quotes of those representing both parties at the numerous meetings on both sides of the Atlantic.\u003cbr\u003e● The best for both worlds: the rapid design and development of the 962 under the guiding hand of technical guru Norbert Singer created yet another motorsport milestone for Porsche – and the world of sportscar racing. Published here for the first time are dozens of unique photos of wind tunnel tests and specially commissioned artwork showing versions of the 962 that never went beyond the drawing board.\u003cbr\u003e● Volume 1 moves on to cover the 1984–88 period (the works years): race-by-race chapters explain in exhaustive detail the activities of the Porsches works team, starting with the one-off IMSA race in 1984 that gave the 962 its baptism of fire.\u003cbr\u003e● The 1985–87 world championship campaigns with the famous Rothmans Porsches brought victory at Le Mans in 1986 and 1987 and championship titles for Derek Bell and Hans-Joachim Stuck in 1985 and 1986. Every event is covered in great detail, including all the technical developments that were tried and tested between races, the strategies used, the successes savoured, the odd defeat explained.\u003cbr\u003e● A rather super cup: for the first time since the German national sportscar championship was created back in 1972, Porsche entered a works team in the 1986 ADAC Supercup. Hans-Joachim Stuck’s special lightweight 962C with its trick PDK transmission initially dominated the series but later met with fierce competition from the many privateer Porsche teams and also the works Mercedes team. Every race of the four-year existence of the Supercup is covered, including how in 1987 the creation of Porsche’s iconic asymmetric Shell\/Dunlop livery came about.\u003cbr\u003e● Volume 2 examines the ‘Joest’ years (1989–94): following the works Rothmans Porsche team’s unexpected withdrawal from the World Sports-Prototype Championship after yet another Le Mans win in 1987, the world of sportscar racing was at a loss. The works team made a one-off comeback to Le Mans in 1988 and almost won, then gave an ultimate encore performance at Fuji at the end of that same year before closing its doors seemingly for good to concentrate on IndyCar and F1. But a little back door was kept open and earlier developments of what should have been the 962\/88 were passed on to Reinhold Joest, the most successful privateer Porsche team owner. Joest promptly beat the Mercedes at Dijon in 1989 – scoring the 956\/962’s 39th and final world championship victory – and was in the running for the title for most of the year, prompting Porsche to relaunch its Group C programme the following season.\u003cbr\u003e● The second volume covers all activities with the works and works-supported 962Cs, in the ADAC Supercup of 1989 as well as in the WS-PC, where Joest became the de facto works team in 1990. With the demise of the ‘fuel formula’ at the end of 1990, Joest took his works cars to the IMSA and Interserie championships, again with much success.\u003cbr\u003e● Le Mans 1994 marked the final appearance of a works 962, as a road-homologated GT car. Once again technical director Norbert Singer showed that he could read the technical regulations better than those who had written them, instigating the peculiar ploy of converting the 962C to a road car and back to a race car, and promptly won Le Mans again.\u003cbr\u003e● Volume 3 covers the cars and the people. All 19 works chassis (16 Porsche 962s and three Dauer 962 LM GTs) are outlined in exhaustive technical detail, recording every test and every race with all available data, from gear ratios and fuel consumption figures to strategies and pitstop times. All this information has been gathered by the author from sifting through thousands of pages of period documents in Porsche’s Stuttgart archives and conducting dozens of interviews with people significant to the 962 story. Also included is the ownership history of each of the cars after completion of their race careers, with photos of where they are now.\u003cbr\u003e● Artwork: exclusively commissioned artwork depicts every single chassis as it ran, as well as the aerodynamic evolution of the 962 throughout the years and some of the peculiar wind tunnel test models that never saw the light of day.\u003cbr\u003e● Restoration: the ground-up restoration of three of the works 962Cs is covered in detail through many pages of step-by-step photos.\u003cbr\u003e● Exclusive photography: eight of the cars are the subject of eye-catching multi-page photoshoots by some of the world’s finest automotive photographers.\u003cbr\u003e● The people: detailed biographies of the two key engineers behind the 962 and all those who raced the works cars: Peter Falk, Norbert Singer, Jacky Ickx, Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Vern Schuppan, Al Holbert, Hurley Haywood, Hans-Joachim Stuck, John Watson, Bob Wollek, Henri Pescarolo, Drake Olson, Kees Nierop, Price Cobb, Klaus Ludwig, Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, John Andretti, Sarel van der Merwe, Yannick Dalmas, Thierry Boutsen, Mauro Baldi and Danny Sullivan.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #570303;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If any car deserves a 1400-page ode, the Porsche 962 is it. What an astonishing achievement this is.\" \u003cstrong\u003eMotor Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (GB)\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/motor-sport-nov-2022.pdf?v=1664801543\" title=\"Motor Sport review Works Porsche 962\" style=\"color: #007195;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"If you could get a PhD for the Porsche 962, then author Vanbockryck certainly deserves the Doctoral degree. [...] As far as we are concerned, the Porsche book of the year!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS \u003cem\u003ePorsche Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (NL) (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/rs-porsche-magazine.pdf?v=1664812483\" title=\"RS Porsche Magazine Review for Works Porsche 962\" style=\"color: #007195;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you're a Porsche racing enthusiast, this definitive history would surely become a cherished heirloom.\" \u003cstrong\u003eOctane \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(GB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is the kind of work that gets labelled a collector’s book, but the reality is that it’s a history book. And one far too good to loiter unread on the coffee table.\" \u003cstrong\u003eAutosport \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(GB) (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Autosport book review\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/porsche-962-book-review.pdf?v=1668523922\" style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What we have is an encyclopedia of the works cars (19 of them, plus two renumbered) in three weighty volumes, lavishly pictured and printed, detailing each and every one.\" \u003cstrong\u003ePorsche Panorama \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(USA) (\u003ca title=\"Porsche Panorama book review\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/porsche-panorama-october-2022.pdf?v=1668699717\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\"The level of research, attention to detail, the inclusion of rare supporting documentation, image selection and captions, and the easy style in which it is written, make this one of the best overall books on motorsport available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The author is to be congratulated on all levels, not just on what is mentioned above, but also for his perseverance over many years in compiling what is the ultimate documented history on the most successful prototype race car in the world… ever!\" \u003cstrong\u003eStuttcars.com\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(USA) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007195;\" title=\"Porsche Road \u0026amp; Race Cars review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stuttcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Even at a whopping 850GBP, we can only conclude it's worth every penny. Remember it's three books. Magnificent books.\" \u003cstrong\u003eTazio Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(B) (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/tazio-magazine.pdf?v=1670589499\" title=\"Tazio Magazine review of Works Porsche 962\" style=\"color: #007195;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's an exhaustive body of work, one that has taken Vanbockryck most of his life to compile, and it is certain there will never be a more comprehensive book on these cars.\" \u003cstrong\u003eRacecar Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(GB) (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/racecar-engineering.pdf?v=1672851791\" title=\"Racecar Engineering review of Works Porsche 962\" style=\"color: #007195;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9d0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Available in three editions, 'Ultimate Works Porsche 962 - The Definitive History' is exactly what it says on the box: the most in-depth, extensive almanac of the Porsche 962 you are likely ever to find.\" \u003cstrong\u003eSportscar365.com\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(USA) (\u003cspan style=\"color: #007195;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007195;\" title=\"Sportscar365.com book review\" href=\"https:\/\/sportscar365.com\/historic\/review-ultimate-works-porsche-962-the-ultimate-almanac\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Vanbockryck has already covered the history of the 956, the 962's predecessor, in 2019 in an equally powerful work of exactly 800 pages. Now it's the 962's turn, and once again there's not a dry eye in the house: another 1,400 pages, yet another massive book that proves the half-knowledge on the Internet wrong. Yes, all this fun comes at a cost, because the work is limited to 962 copies, and the price of 1040 euros is almost epic.\" \u003cstrong\u003eSport Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e (D)\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003ca style=\"color: #007195;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/5447\/files\/sport-auto.pdf?v=1676541133\" title=\"Sport Auto review of Ultimate Works Porsche 962\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread full review\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It is clear that this was a 20-year Sisyphean task - the result is astonishing every time you leaf through it and you will probably still discover new information and more pictures years after you have bought it. In short, when the 962 copies of the admittedly expensive work are sold, they will fetch high prices at auction. In addition to this 'basic edition' for £850, there is also a 'Collector's Edition' limited to 25 copies for £1,750 and an 'Owner's Edition' (19 copies) for £3,000 - it will probably be sold out first. A fantastic hard work and a work for eternity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulletin of Motorworld, May 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003e(DE)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Most books oversell the word 'definitive', but as this three-volume, 1400-page labour of love proves, sometimes the word can be somewhat understated.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e'... this is no dry, technical slog for the ardent 962 enthusiast only. Vanbockryck's description of each race weekend reads with the pace of a gutsy fiction title, while the human sides of motor racing are never far away. Add in the extensive archive imagery and bespoke photography, and this limited-to-962 edition is a must for any Group C aficionado.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMagneto, Spring Issue 2023\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(GB)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eForeword by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/porterpress.co.uk\/collections\/derek-bell-mbe\" title=\"Motorsport personality Derek Bell\"\u003eDerek Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"The Porsche 962… In a few words: the 962 was my career. And without it I wouldn’t have had the career I had. 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These books are signed by the author David Whyley and Mike Sheehan (Bargoed Factory Manager, 1952-1954).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Austin J40 pedal car is a miniature motoring marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe level of interest over the years in these diminutive Austins is way beyond anything that the three-man design and development team could ever have imagined when they hand-built the prototype of Austin Chairman Leonard Lord’s ‘little idea’ in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 70 years after the first production example rolled off the South Wales factory line – in 1949 – interest in the Austin J40 remains strong today, boosted by the annual Settrington Cup race for J40s at the Goodwood Revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intriguing story of secrecy, innovation and social responsibility – perhaps unique in the history of the motor industry – is told in fascinating detail in this lavishly produced book, which provides a social history intertwined with the story of Austin’s diminutive Pathfinder and J40 pedal cars.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLavish production, large-format, and extensively illustrated with over 1,000 images, including a wealth of previously unpublished photographs detailing: the Bargoed factory, the evolution, history, production of the pedal cars; 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