All Torque - October 2008

This exquisite limited edition book, in a run of only 500, covers the early years of Ferdinand Porsche's career in minute detail, from the early Lohner-Porsche first revealed to the world at the 1900 Paris Expo to the Grand Prix cars of the early to mid 1930s. All models are covered, with technical spec, cut-away diagrams, early technical drawings and contemporary photographs, many showing the cars and their creators.

This exquisite limited edition book, in a run of only 500, covers the early years of Ferdinand Porsche's career in minute detail, from the early Lohner-Porsche first revealed to the world at the 1900 Paris Expo to the Grand Prix cars of the early to mid 1930s. All models are covered, with technical spec, cut-away diagrams, early technical drawings and contemporary photographs, many showing the cars and their creators.

This in-depth journey details the development of Porsche cars through many different iterations, various systems of propulsion, world records and hand built coachwork. This is the story not only of Ferdinand Porsche, but the early years of all motor car development and a fascinating, albeit technical read for the true fanatic.

Review of Ferdinand Porsche - Genesis of Genius from All Torque - October 2008