Ferry Porsche's bio "Cars are my life", can I buy or borrow yours?

jkarolyi · 01-08-2007, 01:46 PM

Hi All,

I've read just about every Porsche book there is, but this one has eluded me. The book has been out of print for quite awhile and is very hard to find. I would of course prefer to buy this book from someone, but if nobody wants to part with it would like to borrow it. I'll pay for shipping both ways and throw in some extra (or a Porsche part you need or want) if I can borrow it. Please email or PM me.

How much have you enjoyed this book? Does it make a good read? Just curious...I want to read it in any case.

Thanks,

Dottore · 01-08-2007, 02:59 PM

Do you read German?

tswaney · tswaney's Garage

Just found this...wow, $120. I hope the link works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FERRY-PORSCHE-CARS-ARE-MY-LIFE-Book_W0QQitemZ280066229391QQihZ018QQcategoryZ35932 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

jkarolyi · 01-09-2007, 06:49 PM

No spreken ze deutch, unfortunately.

Wow...do they really sell for that or is that guy dreaming? Looks like I'll just have to not read it if that's the case. I didn't know this book was so rare.

lendaddy · 01-09-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by jkarolyi
No spreken ze deutch, unfortunately.

Wow...do they really sell for that or is that guy dreaming? Looks like I'll just have to not read it if that's the case. I didn't know this book was so rare.

I checked the completed items and one sold for $29 yesterday.

drauz · drauz's Garage

Jay, Mine is on loan right now - I'll see if I can get it back soon. I suggest reading the von Frankenberg & Meisl bio of the old man first, then Ferry's autobio. Both are very good, even revealing if one can read between the lines a bit. Jenkinson's "Porsche Past & Present" makes a nice complement to these, in his unique style and competition-centered viewpoint. The definitive Porsche family bio has yet to be written, is sorely needed, and would (if well written & comprehensive) be a hit.