John's 964 Book List
Below is a list of Porsche books on my bookshelf and on my Wish List. The
books are all recommended reading by Porsche enthusiasts. If you have a
favourite book that is not on the list then do email me the details and a brief
review and I will include it. Reviews by Adrian Streather (AS) and Melvin
Spear (MS).
But firstly a few words on essential reading for all 964 enthusiasts from Phil
Raby from 911 & Porsche World on Adrian Streather's
Porsche 911 Enthusiast’s Companion Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and Turbo 1989-1994:“Auftragsnummer
964”
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This book may look like a workshop manual; but
it’s not. The
somewhat lengthy title says it all – it’s an enthusiasts’ companion for anyone
with a 964-model 911.
And the author, Adrian Streather, is surely the biggest 964 enthusiast out
there. Well-known for his invaluable help on 964 message boards, Adrian has
spent years researching and writing this massive 638-page book.
It’s no exaggeration to say the book includes pretty much everything an owner
would ever need to know about the 964. Within its pages are sections explaining
how all the car’s systems work, plus information on routine servicing,
troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading.
Unlike a workshop manual, Adrian’s book doesn’t go into great detail on
complex operations, such as an engine or transmission rebuild, but instead
concentrates on tasks that an owner is likely to undertake themselves, and
Adrian draws on his personal experience of working on his own 964.
It’s rare to find such a practical book written for enthusiasts by an
enthusiast. And even rarer to find such a detailed and useful book on such a
specific model.
If you own a 964, then this Enthusiast’s Companion is essential
reading. Published by Bentley Publishers it costs £46.99, click
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Porsche 911, Enthusiast’s
Companion, Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and Turbo 1989-1994, “Auftragsnummer 964”
Adrian Streather |
Buy it! Load of photos of my
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| Porsche 911 Forever Young |
Porsche 911 Forever Young
Tobias Aichele, Peter Albrecht, Ferry Porsche |
My bible. Coffee table size books
on the history of the 911. Full development model by model with chassis
numbers. An inside look at many facets of the design. Subjects include
Engine Development, Porsche's Safety Consciousness; All-Wheel Drive; Road
testing the 993 prototype, development of the Fuchs Alloy Wheel - MS |
Porsche 911 Forever Young |
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Porsche 911 Performance Handbook
Bruce Anderson |
Bruce is renowned for for giving
the 964 bad press, however this book is considered to be the ultimate 911
hop-up guide. |
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Without Guesswork: Porsche Carrera 89-94
Technician's Handbook
Bentley Publishers |
A useful reference book primarily
aimed at the US versions of the 964. Some data is applicable to the ROW
versions but care needs to be taken when using this data. RHD versions not
covered. Some important systems not adequately covered. Good supply of
illustrations. Sits well in the tool box. - AS
Read Mario's detailed review of the Handbook
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Porsche 911 Gold Portfolio
1990-1997 (Gold Portfolio Series)
R.M. Clarke (Editor) |
A useful collection of scanned
magazine articles on 911 models years 1990to 1997 all in one book. Most are
American but there are some English articles as well. One thing you learn
from this book is that performance tests carried out by various magazines
and test drivers creates many different results. - AS |
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Porsche 911 Story
Paul Frere |
If you can get around the figures,
a truly great book that seems to explain the 911 with algebra…..Sixth
edition out now. - MS
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Buying and Selling Porsches: An
Illustrated Guide for Private Buyers and Sellers
Chris Mellor (Editor) |
A great read, even if you aren't
buying or selling Porsches. Lots of useful background info again. Learnt a
lot from this one! It's not often I read a non-fiction book from cover to
cover -I did with this one! - MS
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Original Porsche 911: The
Restorer's Guide to All Production Models 1963-96, Including Turbo
(Original)
Peter Morgan, John Colley (Photographer) |
A useful book for 911 owners to
have for general reference purposes. Excellent photographs. General
descriptions because it is hard to cover 1963 to 1997 model years in just
144 pages.- AS |
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Original Porsche 924 / 944 / 968
Peter Morgan |
A good book for 924/944 and 968
owners. Excellent photographs and some very good information on these
somewhat literary ignored Porsche models. - AS |
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Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-1999
Patrick Paternie |
A very useful little data book
covering the 911 from 1963 to 1999. Excellent reference material and a
recommended purchase. - AS |
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Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine
Management: Part No. GFIB (Technical (Including Tuning and Modifying))
Charles Probst |
If any owner wishes to learn what
is behind the fuel injection systems of their own type of automobile, not
just Porsches, this is the book to have. Please understand that it is a
technical reference book not light reading material. - AS
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Buying, Driving, and Enjoying
the Porsche 356 (Ownership Series)
James E. Schrager |
Whilst not a 911 book this
excellent little package provides a lot of information and advice which can
be applied to early model 911 ownership. It is also a good idea for all
Porsche owners to learn the history of the products. This book is highly
recommended. - AS |
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