Porsche 356 and RS Spyders

by Maltby, Gordon; Friedman, Dave; Maltby, Gordon

• ISBN13: 9780760309032
• ISBN10: 0760309035
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Introduced in 1949, the 356 is the one model every Porsche enthusiast would love to own, a simply styled performance classic whose design and engineering became cornerstones of the marque's success. This reprint of the colorful 356 photohistory which first appeared in 1992 charts the evolution and development of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's groundbreaking design, offers discussion and images of the rare models, and examines the prolific motorsport successes of RS Spyders, the 356 offspring which became extremely popular on U.S. sports car circuits during the 1950s. All 356s through the final 1964 model year are depicted with period photography, design diagrams, and modern color images of factory-original models.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(2)
Ferdinand Porsche	11	(5)
Porsche Design Bureau	16	(16)
Beginnings in Gmund	32	(9)
Zuffenhausen Redux	41	(8)
Porsche in the United States	49	(8)
Racing, Records and Rallys	57	(10)
Improving the Breed	67	(12)
The 356 A Series	79	(30)
The 356 B and C Series	109	(10)
Rennsport Spyders	119	(22)
Carreras	141	(18)
Epilogue	147	(4)
Appendices
356 Specifications and Serial Numbers	151	(6)
356 Exchange Chassis	157	(1)
Four-Cam Engine Specifications and Serial Numbers	158	(1)
Index	159