And if the 1973 rs is truly the king of all things aircooled, then the one book that is the titular head of all things written about that fabled car is this book. Some 3 years ago, georg konradsheim and thomas gruber took up the challenge to republish the book. First published in 1992, the limitededition carrera rs book written by dr. A brief description of this book is porsche carrera rs written and published by thomas gruber. The latest bookazine from the makers of total 911 is out now and its an absolute cracker. The new carrera rs book holds at 434 pages, some 178 pages more compared to the publishers first book back in 1992. Wtb book carrera rs the book, by gruber and konradsheim. This book is used and therefore does have some slight marks on the outer sleeve slip case these do look worse than they actually are. Entitled, carrera rs the rennsport reunion vi edition, the original book. If you want the ultimate book on the 911 carrera rs 2. Firma watanabe carrera rs the book gruber konradsheim. Carrera rs new edition 2015, german of konradsheim dr. The rs was delivered in the specification that it wears today, as referenced in factory documentation and also by the book carrera rs by gruber and konradsheim. I figured everyone else had a hardcopy of the book god is not great to sign and i would rather have him sign his favorite whisky rather than a book.
This is the second and revised edition in which a chapter has been devoted to the 916. Porsche carrera rs book gruber and konradsheim 1992 dj design. The car is naturally listed in the wellknown book on the model, carrera rs by dr. This is the ultimate book on the ultimate vintage 911 tweet share. If you are a potential buyer of a genuine rs it is silly to suggest that you cannot afford this book. Porsche book porsche carrera rs by konradsheim and may. The new carrera rs collectors book is the latest and greatest edition stemming from the famed soldout porsche carrera rs books published in 1992 written and published by dr. This book tells the complete story of these remarkable, unheralded sports cars. German edition the new edition of the carrera rs book.
Much like the car it is based on, we could say that carrera rs by dr. Yet its successor a car with the identical engine and similar dna remains either unknown or misunderstood even by longtime porsche enthusiasts. Serious automotive enthusiasts consider porsche s carrera 2. French edition the new edition of the carrera rs book gained 178 pages over. Rrvi edition, classic grand prix cars, and the porsche 911 book tuesday, december 11, 2018. If you are a potential buyer of a genuine rs it is silly to suggest that you cannot afford this book you need this. Originally published back in august 2015, their fabulously lavish carrera rs book was given an upgrade in recognition of, and to celebrate, porsche s momentous anniversary. This comprehensive book shows the history of the porsche 964 carrera rs 3. Many new insights and findings found their way into the 2015 edition. Aimed squarely at the fias group 4 category for special grand touring cars, porsche built an allout racing model based on the carrera 2.
In diesem artikel finden sie informationen uber folgende fahrzeuge. Delivered with the iconic 1973 rs carrera mfi 91183 motor 6650279 it was painted in the. But of the total production of 117 rhd 73 rs cars made, only three were painted black. First published 24 years ago, carrera rs has now been. Offered with a massive history file and the porsche issued certificate of. A vast amount of yet unreleased historical photographs illustrate the motorsport career of this legendary model. Exactly as the porsche 911 carrera rs book, the porsche 911r book is of quality rarely seen in porsche. We dont normally endorse reading anything but total 911 however, there are a glut of great books out on the shelves suitable for porsche fans of all tastes. In the current ownership for the past 10 years, the 911 carrera rs 2. The car was manufactured as a direct result of porsche s racing rennsport programme. That first edition is out of print, but this new one contains far more.
If the porsche 916 would have gone into production the legendary rs. Carrera rs book porsche 911 gruber konradsheim tag price. Legendary book from konradsheim and gruber this is the original 1992 print number 1905 german text the must have book for any porsche. Celebrating over four decades of the ultimate 911 model, porsche 911 rs book volume 2 is fill to the brim with incredible rennsport porsches. The bible for these cars, the green carrera rs book by gruber. Motorbooks erschien in diesem jahr eine neue edition des bekannten werkes.
The new edition of the carrera rs book gained 178 pages over the first, soldout edition of 1992. Thomas gruber and dr georg konradsheim porsche carrera rs. A rare comprehensive work about the carrera rs and its success in motor racing. This one was exported to hong kong on 1 june 1973, as confirmed by the factory certificate of authenticity coa and its entry in the rs list. This is the ultimate book on the ultimate vintage 911 petrolicious. Rm sothebys the porsche 70th anniversary auction 27 october 2018. Just like back then it was the authors intention to set a new benchmark in terms of research, the selection of mostly unknown photographic material and the overall quality of the book. Porsche carrera rs book gruber and konradsheim 1992 october 6, 2010. After 3 years of intensive research, the carrera rs book is now available again. A brief description of this book is porsche carrera rs written and published by thomas gruber and dr. Porsche book porsche carrera rs by konradsheim and gruber, from 1992, isbnno. The limited edition of only 3000 copies sold out a very long time ago, and the book became one of the most sought after porsche books ever, reaching prices up to 2000 and more. The cars are light, responsive, purposeful and the type 91183 engine delivers scintillating performance.
Grap and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Volume 1 is john wyers own account of his time as team manager with aston martin through the 1950s and early 1960s and presents a year by year accoun. Carrera rs book porsche 911 gruber konradsheim tag ebay. Carrera rs new edition 2016, french of konradsheim dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a beautiful book with page after page of lush details and tons of interesting photos. Carrera rs the rennsport reunion vi edition porsche. Gruber, who was already working with mader on a new book about the.
Porsche carrera rs book gruber and konradsheim 1992 dj. Probably no car manufacturer had ever had the idea to assemble cars. Trying to find an english version of the carrera rs book by dr. The limited edition of only 3000 copies sold out a very long time ago, and the book became one of the most sought after porsche books ever. Carrera rs new edition 2016, french limited edition 210 copies konradsheim dr.
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