Best 911 Books

[Ouzo12]

You guys have any good book suggestions? With my beloved air-cooled beauties moving farther and farther out of reach, I figured i could at least add to my book collection and continue to day dream. Back in 08 i had the option to buy an 86 targa with rebuilt motor, fill SS exhaust for the princely some of 16K... naturally i said no and bought a base Boxster Boxster is no mas, 911 desire still as strong as ever.

I have been searching for books mostly focused on the aircooled era that also provide some insight into development and model year changes. Would like to spend less than 100 bucks which rules out some obvious choices. Here is what i currently have:

Porsche 911 Buyers Guide - not very good or informative. My edition incorrectly listed 930/965s as having DME engine management

The Gold Plated Porsche - I liked the background stories included with his trials and tribulations with restoring his car.

101 Projects - Slickly produced with lots of great information.

911 Performance Handbook - Very technical but also very interesting. the pics of 962 motors stuffed into 911s was worth the price of admission for me : )

Here are some options that i found:
Hans Mezger Book -way outside of my price range but has great reviews

The 911 Story - Frere - Heard this is a great book to have. Would be looking at 2nd to last edition

Excellence Was Expected - The bible when it comes to these cars.

[Joe Bob]

Pete Zimmerman's stuff.

[BE911SC]

Since you have a 3.2:

https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911-Carrera-Last-Evolution-ebook/dp/B00HYHZMMI/ref=sr_1_130?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467604601&sr=1-130&keywords=porsche#nav-subnav

[Bill Douglas]

Sometimes I like the look of a 911 book, crack it open to enjoy the section on the 911SC and find it hasn't been mentioned. Argh, back on the bookshop's shelf it goes.

[BE911SC]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Sometimes I like the look of a 911 book, crack it open to enjoy the section on the 911SC and find it hasn't been mentioned. Argh, back on the bookshop's shelf it goes.

Then you need this:

https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911SC-Essential-Companion/dp/184584002X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467611112&sr=1-1&keywords=porsche+911+sc

[Bill Douglas]

OMG What a book

[betterair]

Find yourself an unloved perfectly clean SC Bently Manual then buy your car and proceed to get it filthy and full of greasy fingerprints, on every page!

[LakeCleElum]

Porsche - by Dennis Adler is a good overview of the complete history. Especially meaningful since I had visited the family home at Zell Am See and the museum at Gmund the year before.

A complete wast of time: The Porsche Quiz Book
100 Questions on the History of Porsche
by Chris Cowlin

[Ouzo12]

Thanks for the replies guys! I am going to check out some of these suggestions. With being said, betterair's suggestion seems like the most logical choice......

Have a happy 4th everyone.

[DRACO A5OG]

LOL, so true, My Bentley Manual has so much grease, laminate peeling, binding has split and pages falling out. planning on putting it in a 3 ring heavy duty binder. Have 3 hole punch ready to go as soon as my baby has her boobs done :-) ( 964 Cams that is )

[RDM]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

OMG What a book

I found this book less than useful. I'm willing to part with it at a good price, though.

[Pstallo]

Originally Posted by betterair

Find yourself an unloved perfectly clean SC Bently Manual then buy your car and proceed to get it filthy and full of greasy fingerprints, on every page!

I agree. The Bentley has everything you need!

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by RDM

I found this book less than useful. I'm willing to part with it at a good price, though.

Thanks, but shipping is a killer, I live out in the colonies.