Porsche Racing, David & Andrea Sparrow — 1st Edition

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Porsche Racing, David & Andrea Sparrow — 1st Edition

Name: Porsche Racing, David & Andrea Sparrow — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Osprey Automotive, 1997

Formatting: 4to, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, featuring a square and tight binding that remains robust with no leaning. The text block is crisp, with clean edges entirely free from foxing, remainder marks, or handling wear. The original dust wrapper is preserved in highly presentable condition, exhibiting only minor, superficial rubbing and faint edge-creasing at the upper extremities, with no significant chips, tears, or fading.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first UK edition, published by Osprey Automotive in 1997. The volume is profusely illustrated with striking colour photography drawn from official archives, chronicling the marque's endurance racing history across the 1950s and 1970s.

While highly sought after by motorsport enthusiasts and marque historians, this standard trade edition remains relatively accessible on the current secondary market, serving as a staple visual reference for the period.

From the grit of the British Porsche Championship to the gruelling straights of Daytona and Le Mans, Porsche Racing offers a definitive visual history of Stuttgart’s legendary motorsport dominance. Authors David and Andrea Sparrow provide a thrilling retrospective of the machines and the milestones that cemented Porsche’s status on the track, tracing development from early sports cars through to the mighty Group C and modern GT1 eras. An essential volume for any devoted motoring library.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: David Sparrow; Andrea Sparrow

Book Publisher: Osprey Automotive

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Automotive

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 1997

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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