Porsche 917,The Autobiography of 917-023 book
€67,50
Porsche 917,The Autobiography of 917-023 book
The most important Porsche 917 of all – the one that gave Porsche its first victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
In 1970 the world’s greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain. However through it all came the Porsche 917-023, driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood. Eventually to achieve a landmark success for the German manufacturer. This book provides detailed insight into not only this race but also the six others in which 917-023 took part. All supported by a superb collection of period photographs, many in colour. A must have for all Porsche enthusiasts.
About the writer
Ian Wagstaff began writing motor racing reports in the early 1970s, having started work in the production department of ‘Motor Sport’ magazine. He went on to become Press Officer at Silverstone circuit towards the end of that decade. Ian has been a freelance journalist since 1986 subsequently Ian has twice won the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy. Also he received the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association’s ‘Book of the Year’ award. He is particularly intrigued by both endurance and Indy car racing. And has written books about the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Indianapolis 500.
