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Title: Porsche 968 (Osprey Classic Marques) by David Sparrow, Adrienne Kessel ISBN: 1-85532-437-7 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: May, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: The Photogenic 968 Gets It's Due.
Comment: In a market dominated by 911 books, it's refreshing to run into books devoted to the other more forgotten models of the marquee. With the proper expectations, The British published, "Porsche 968" by David Sparrow and Adrienne Kessel is a satisfying and charming book with a look at one of the best front engine Porsche's ever assembled.

"Porsche 968" begins with a sketch of Porsche history and subsequent evolution of both model and automaking philosophy. The centerpiece of the outline is the front engine models leading us squarely to the 968. Again, understanding that this book isn't very technical compared to some of the other Porsche books is key for enjoyment. It does however evolve into a scrapbook of sorts that's rich in beauty but light in detail.

The book has outstanding photography of 968's using stunning European scenery as a backdrop, honestly some of the best photos I've seen on the model anywhere. The creators use quality locations you would think would make the Porsche advertising braintrust sit up and take notice. Starting on page 168, there is a wonderful section on the specifications of the 968 with an X-ray version of the model that brings back memories of sales brochures in 80's of 924/944 models. The specifications read like information you would find in the top auto trade publications or Porsche produced sales brochure.

The "Zuffenhausen" section boasts wonderful shots of production lines at Porsche and fill in just enough text to make the brief tour enjoyable. Photography comparible to shots you would actually find on the Porsche websight which is a major compliment. If you find the manufacturing side of the Porsche 968's fascinating, this section alone might be worth the purchase of the book alone considering that process is edited beautifully.

If your considering this book for the kind of reading that will absorb you in technical detail, you will be disappointed. The strength of this book is unquestionably the quality of photography which emphasizes the beauty of the 968. The Porsche 968 is an absolutely stunning automobile and superbly exibited in the pages of this little book. Considering that the number of books on this automobile may be as rare as the model itself, I would say "Porsche 968" is a good find and worthy of adding to the collection.

Rating: 5
Summary: Great pictures, good information
Comment: the book has great pictures, all in color, good information, a spec list at the end, but there are too many spelling and grammar errors but it's worth getting anyway. Detailed in how the car came about, how it's made, and how it runs.

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