Porsche Racing Moments
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Beginning in 1963, this wholly captivating collection of breathtaking shots from acclaimed motorsport photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch takes you on a journey through the history of Porsche endurance racing, from Le Mans to Monza, via the Targa Florio and Spa-Francorchamps. With his own words accompanying the pictures, Schlegelmilch shows and tells fascinating stories from track and trackside. From the purpose-built prototypes of the mid-60s – the 550, 718, RS and RSK models – followed by the more powerful 907 and 908, through to arguably the most iconic racing car designs of all time, the 917, the 962 and of course the ageless 911, classic Porsche racing moments are captured in this pictorial tribute.
Dimensions
30cm (11in) x 36cm (1ft 2in)
Features
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Beginning in 1963, this wholly captivating collection of breathtaking shots from acclaimed motorsport photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch takes you on a journey through the history of Porsche endurance racing, from Le Mans to Monza, via the Targa Florio and Spa-Francorchamps. With his own words accompanying the pictures, Schlegelmilch shows and tells fascinating stories from track and trackside. From the purpose-built prototypes of the mid-60s – the 550, 718, RS and RSK models – followed by the more powerful 907 and 908, through to arguably the most iconic racing car designs of all time, the 917, the 962 and of course the ageless 911, classic Porsche racing moments are captured in this pictorial tribute.
Insights
Rainer W. Schlegelmilch is a living legend in the field of motorsport photography and one of the most important chroniclers of international racing. He has produced around 40 illustrated books on motorsport and automobiles, and his photographs were also shown at international exhibitions. His books ‘The Golden Age of Formula 1’, ‘The Roaring 70's’, ‘Schlegelmilch – 50 Years of Formula 1 Photography’ as well as his limited-edition series ‘The Great Challenge’, five books on the driving eras of Formula 1 world champions Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher, received worldwide recognition.
Details & Care
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Hard cover
- Colour photography
- Number of pages: 356 pages
- ISBN: 9783754401330
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