{"product_id":"classic-porsche-911-buyers-guide-1965-1998-9780760377192","title":"Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed purchase advice for Germany's premier classic sports car--the Porsche 911.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Porsche 911 is one of the finest and most important sport cars ever made. These fantastic machines have become top-level collectibles, making it more important than ever to fully understand the car you are considering buying. Don't let your dream car turn out to be your greatest regret. Arm yourself with the knowledge necessary to \u003cb\u003epurchase with confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandy Leffingwell's \u003ci\u003eClassic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive resource available to guide you past the potential pitfalls in your pursuit of Stuttgart's classic sports car. This year-by-year guide will help you \u003cb\u003eselect the model and year that best aligns with your ownership goals\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll learn \u003cb\u003ewhich features you want\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhich to avoid\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eknown flaws\u003c\/b\u003e from across all the air-cooled generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed text for each model year\u003c\/b\u003e is accompanied by: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical parts costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance ratings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn invaluable \"Garage Watch\" feature calling out common and known faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1964-1998\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource in \u003cb\u003efinding the perfect classic 911 for your garage!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Leffingwell \u003c\/b\u003ewrote his first book, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Muscle\u003c\/i\u003e, while still on staff at the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e. The book examined \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e' publisher Otis Chandler's growing collection of muscle cars. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Muscle\u003c\/i\u003e published in September 1990, jump-started a love of book creation that ultimately led Leffingwell to leave the\u003ci\u003e Times\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995. By then, he and Motorbooks had published \u003ci\u003ePo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ersche Legends\u003c\/i\u003e, and six other books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince 1990, Leffingwell has authored more than 60 titles, most of them automotive-oriented. Over 30-plus years, these include a dozen Porsche titles ranging from general overviews--\u003ci\u003ePorsche 75 Years: Expect the Unexpected\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Porsche 911\u003c\/i\u003e--to deeper explorations in \u003ci\u003ePorsche Turbo\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePorsche 911: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e. During this time, he has regularly traveled to Germany to continue his research regarding Porsche's history. To date, Leffingwell has interviewed more than 200 Porsche engineers, stylists, model makers, racers, and managers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile he has tackled other subjects including John Deere tractors, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and West Coast lighthouses, Leffingwell admits he is almost addicted to the Porsche story. In addition to his book work, he is historical editor for \u003ci\u003e000\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003ePorsche\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePanorama\u003c\/i\u003e. And for the past decade he has been researching and writing an encyclopedic history of Porsche's motorsports endeavors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeffingwell lives near Santa Barbara, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485906112786,"sku":"9780760377192","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_50852483-13eb-434c-ae6d-04935fc0a3dc.jpg?v=1730414643","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/classic-porsche-911-buyers-guide-1965-1998-9780760377192","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}