Porsche Story by Julius Joseph Weitmann and Michael Cotton

Few motor manufacturers can claim a post-war competition as notable as Porsche, whose rear-engine cars have notched up such a long and impressive list if successes. The book is a tribute to those whose skill and perseverance have made the name Porsche what it is today - synonymous with a machine truly to be reckoned with on the track, and a car that is quality built for maximum motoring enjoyment on the road.

Porsche has been successful in many branches of motorsport of which most have been in long-distance races. By the mid-1950s Porsche had already tasted moderate success in the realm of sports car racing, most notably in the Carrera Panamericana and Targa Florio, classic races which were later used in the naming of streetcars. The Porsche 917 of 1969 turned them into a powerhouse, winning in 1970 the first of over a dozen 24 Hours of Le Mans, more than any other company. With the 911 Carrera RSR and the Porsche 935 Turbo, Porsche dominated the 1970s and even has beaten sports prototypes, a category in which Porsche entered the successful 936, 956, and 962 models. Porsche is currently the world's largest race car manufacturer.