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Porsche 911 Red Book: 1965-1999

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Porsche 911 information abounds -- so Patrick C. Paternie must be commended for distilling the most salient material into this pocket-sized volume.

By sticking to a clear "model-year by model-year format" (referencing both chassis and engine numbers), and listing all factory specified changes, updates, options, colours etc., the Porsche 911 Red Book is focussed and easy to use.

For anyone attempting to buy an original used 911 (or in the process of restoring one) this book is invaluable.

What a great little book. The author has sorted out a myriad of conflicting serial number charts and, imho, has the most accurate listing of production figures, serial numbers, and options in print right now. And Priced at ten bucks, I actually bought 2! One for the glove box, and one for the shelf. I find I look at the book a lot more than my much more expensive Porsche books. Nice to just have the cold, hard facts and not some puff-shirted opinion between the pages.

This has all the 911 production facts you need. If your buying or already own a 911 this book gets down to the little details. Serial numbers and every change throughout the years are explained. I was pleasantly suprised and you will be too.

I am currently in the process of buying my first 911 and a book like this is absolutely essential. The 911 is one of those unique cars that comes in so many variations that it is almost impossible to know all the vital statistics of every variant. This Redbook distills the myriad of information out there into once concise source. If the 911 you are shopping for, isn't in the Redbook, then it probably isn't a 911!

If you are shopping for a 911, and can't decide which year to get, or just want to know the specifications for the various 911 model years, this is the book for you. Thorough coverage of each model year, including options available and the quantities produced of each body type. This book has no editorial opinions, just the facts and figures.

This is a good book, but far from a buyers giude. It tells all about VINs, colours of the cars interior and exterior vith some pictures,... But if you think this book will tell you somthing about some important weekneses of the cars, what to look out for when buying it, which cars to stay away from, you will need another book. But a good look into what's out there and a few facts about all the cars.

I recently purchased an '87 911 after looking on the internet and locally at many different examples. The information contained in the book was invaluable in comparing various models, their strengths and weaknesses. Anyone looking to buy a used 911 should have this small volume to help educate them about the evolution of the car design and as a useful tool in negotiating purchase price.

Very concise, fact orientated.

Only a few photos, but the technical specifications are so complete and detailed... it's realy a good surprise.