PublishedSchiffer Publishing, February 2023 |
ISBN9780764364167 |
FormatHardcover, 288 pages |
Dimensions20.3cm × 30.5cm |
A look at some of the greatest Porsches ever made, covering models from the 1950s to today, with images by renowned automotive photographer Jamie Lipman accompanied by notes and impressions from leading journalists such as Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon.
Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque has epitomised the excitement and passion of driving like Porsche. The Saratoga Automobile Museum, in collaboration with architect Steven Harris, presents 22 of the marque's rarest air and water-cooled cars. This remarkable collection highlights the manufacturer's past seven decades of production - from 356 Carreras and Speedsters, to high-performance RS 911s - all captured in sensational detail by James Lipman, a photographer favored by both manufacturers and various popular publications such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Top Gear. The stunning imagery is accompanied by specifications and history, as well as driving impressions from leading automotive writers Jethro Bovingdon, Andrew English, Andrew Frankel, Richard Meaden, and John Simister. Air & Water combines breathtaking imagery and words to transport the reader on a thrilling journey of being behind the wheel of these ultra-rare machines. AUTHOR: The Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga, New York, is one of the leading car museums in the northeastern US. This book was inspired by the museum exhibitions Rare Air and RS, which showcased cars from the collection of architect Steven Harris. James Lipman is a photographer favored by manufacturers and popular publications, such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Top Gear. Born in the UK, he now lives in California. SELLING POINTS: . Showcases 22 of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds . More than 240 stunning images by photographer James Lipman, including exterior, interior, and engine-bay details . Includes driving impressions from automotive journalists including Jethro Bovingdon of Top Gear, Dickie Meaden of evo magazine, and Intercooler cofounder Andrew Frankel 244 colour photographs
