Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005 (Paperback)

~ Patrick Paternie (Author) "The 911 can trace its roots back to sketches drawn up by Ferry Porsche's eldest son, Ferdinand Alexander "Butzi" Porsche, in August 1959..." (more)
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Product Description

This is the essential pocket reference on the world's most recognizable sports car. This book furnishes all you need to know about the original performance, appearance, and options of any Porsche 911. This is your one-stop 911 technical specification reference! Chapters are devoted to each 911 model year, putting all of the data at your fingertips. Complete listings of chassis and engine serial numbers trace the 911's production history, color variations, interior appointments, options, and customer racing packages. Factory reference codes for engines and transmissions--the keys to determining any 911's authenticity--are also packed into this handy, compact guide. All production variations for the world market are covered, making this the reference book that every Porsche enthusiast will turn to again and again in their pursuit of excellence.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076031960X
• ISBN-13: 978-0760319604
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,370 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine quick reference for the next time you're surfing the used 911 listings, November 19, 2006

By	Matthew Shobe "the occasional critic" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Red Book is logically organized by model year series, and within each series Paternie highlights the changes year-over-year. VIN numbers can be easily bracketed into the various production runs, and engine/drivetrain specs, suspension, wheel, and braking setups, interior trim/color combinations, and various special edition anomalies are all well presented. My own 911 search is currently ongoing, but the Red Book has helped me very quickly narrow down my choice range and verify new offerings as I encounter them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference for looking up your VIN., January 25, 2007

By	Mitch (Mission Viejo, CA) - See all my reviews

Also provides a nice summary for each type of the 911 family. Unfortunately, the black and white pictures don't do the Porsches enough justice, so don't buy this book as a photo album.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Porsches by the numbers., July 6, 2005

By	Lawrence Miller "Eagle" (Southaven, MS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very helpful for checking vin numbers and engine numbers to find out what it should/could be.