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Birth
of the Beetle: The Development of the Volkswagen by Porsche
Chris Barber
Synopsis
This is a record of the Beetle's early
evolution,
chronicled by an English teacher who spent 20 years digging through untapped
sources, including archives he discovered at Porsche. The book covers the period
from the Porsche expose of 17 January 1934 until July 1945, with the first lists
of experimental and test cars by Porsche in Gmund, Austria.
A cultural history of the development of the Volkswagen Beetle as told
through historical photographs, many never before published in the
world.
One of the best historic books to come out in recent times, this book
contains over 350 photos and designs - most of which have never previously
been published. Covers the period from January 1934 toJuly 1945, with the
final lists of experimental and test cars run by Porsche in Austria.
Sprache:
Englisch
Gebundene Ausgabe - 272 Seiten - Haynes Publications
Erscheinungsdatum: 1. Juni 2003
ISBN: 1859609597
Very interesting and
informative. In my recent book "The BIRTH of the BEETLE: The Development of
the Volkswagen by Ferdinand Porsche", Erwin Komenda is, of course,
mentioned many, many times! Thanks for the site. Chris Barber,Germany
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Porsche 356:
Driving in Its Purest Form
By Dirk-Michael Conradt. A superb history of the 356, from wartime tinkering
with VWs to the Type 64 and through all years of 356 production. Excellent
early photos, production shots, design studies, competition cars, exploded
views, line drawings, specs, production figures, developmental history and
much, much more. Hundreds of photos capture all the details through the years.
Hdbd., 9 1/4x 10 1/2, 264 pages, 267 black - white photos, 45 color
illustrations.
Less broad than Ludvigsen's book but no less detailed, and in a slightly
larger format which makes the pictures larger and better, "Driving"
focuses specifically on the 356 and it's internal development and acceptance
by the world. This book is really the standard for the 356 owner.
Hardcover (1 April, 1993) Publisher: Howell Pr; ISBN: 0929758099
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Porsche 911 Forever young
by Tobias
Aichele: A Superb 911 Chronicle
An excellent chronicle that disproves the
notion that there are too many 911 histories out there.
Aichele has written one of the best. The story is told from
the perspective of the car's major components and offers a
unique history of engine, drivetrain, suspension, brake,
chassis, and body development. The cast of major characters is
reexamined, but this time with anecdotes from the leader of
the Porsche car-body-construction department, Erwin Komenda, designers
and craftsmen who lived through the era and
benefitted form the insider's position. Not just another 911
rehash.
 | Hardcover (September 1, 1995)
| Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
| ISBN: 0929758110 |
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The Blue Circle
of Coupes Brochure is a double folder for the 356 Pre-A cars
and was published in several versions during 1953 and 1954. The folder shows a
circle of coupes on a blue background. Inside are technical information,
references to VW's and the Auto Union race cars, along with pictures of Dr.
Porsche, Ferry Porsche, Karl Rabe and Erwin Komenda.
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"On
the death of Erwin
Komenda - The Porsche line was essentially his work."
Christophorus press report, November 1966.
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