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"Leffingwell doesn’t just catalog model years, he documents the evolving character of the 911, from early air-cooled examples to today’s hybrids. He includes production models, prototypes, limited editions, and racing variants with equal attention and depth, always balancing technical detail with a concise narrative."
―Benjamin Shahrabani, PCA.org"Leffingwell’s Porsche connections allow him to enliven the story with insights gleaned from many interviews with key personnel. That alone makes this book different from other 911 books... if you had to have only one 911 book you’d be fully served by this one!"
―Sabu Advani, Speedreaders.infoAbout the Author
Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. The book examined Times’ publisher Otis Chandler’s growing collection of muscle cars. American Muscle published in September 1990, jump-started a love of book creation that ultimately led Leffingwell to leave the Times in 1995. By then, he and Motorbooks had published Porsche Legends, and six other books.
Since 1990, Leffingwell has authored more than 60 titles, most of them automotive-oriented. Over 30-plus years, these include a dozen Porsche titles ranging from general overviews—Porsche 75 Years: Expect the Unexpected, and The Complete Book of Porsche 911—to deeper explorations in Porsche Turbo and Porsche 911: 50 Years. During this time, he has regularly traveled to Germany to continue his research regarding Porsche’s history. To date, Leffingwell has interviewed more than 200 Porsche engineers, stylists, model makers, racers, and managers.
While he has tackled other subjects including John Deere tractors, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and West Coast lighthouses, Leffingwell admits he is almost addicted to the Porsche story. In addition to his book work, he is historical editor for 000 magazine and PorschePanorama. And for the past decade he has been researching and writing an encyclopedic history of Porsche’s motorsports endeavors.
Leffingwell lives near Santa Barbara, California.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, especially for picture loving Porsche addicts
If you won a Porsche, it needs to be on your coffee table. Bought for a Porsche loving owner of Porsches and good friend. he raved.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Highly recommended. This book is great. The individual who packed it wasn't as the box it was packed in, left a whole lot to be desired and I'm being nice. At least at the time of packing and then shipped, wasn't. I never spend $50 on a book with a dented corner and or corners. I had no choice this occasion. This dented thing would not have happened if packed correctly. That camp is in such a hurry more n more items such as hardcover books arrive with dented corners, some way more than others. Thanks Bolo. Dropped the ball again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep dive into the 911 legacy — comprehensive, well-structured, and beautifully photographed
If you're into Porsches — and especially if you love the 911 — this book is the kind of reference you'll find yourself coming back to often. The coverage is impressively thorough, walking through every model year from the original 901 prototype through to the latest 992s, with plenty of side notes on special variants, GT models, and the racing lineage.Randy Leffingwell’s writing strikes a good balance between enthusiast energy and historical rigor. It’s not just a dry chronology of engine codes and performance specs — there’s context around design decisions, development changes, and the internal philosophy shifts at Porsche over the decades. The interviews with Porsche personnel add great texture, and the result feels more like a narrative than just a technical log.The photography deserves a mention too. The layout is clean, with a mix of archival shots and newer high-res images that really show off the evolving lines of the 911. If you’re the kind of person who can’t help but stare at fender curves and rear ends, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here.My only small gripe is the size and heft — it’s not a casual flip-through kind of book, and definitely leans more coffee table than quick reference. But considering what it packs in, that’s more a note than a complaint.Whether you're a collector, a driver, or just a Porsche design nerd, this is the kind of book that earns its shelf space. Solid addition to any auto library.
5.0 out of 5 stars Porsche prewar WWII up to 2025 911s
This is a pretty cool coffee table book. It goes through the history of Porsche prior to WWII all the way up to the 2025 911 models. The book has a ton of information about how the cars were developed into what became the 911. This book covers many of the special edition cars and lists the statistics for most of them. I am a Porsche fan and found this book to be a fun easy read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
You’re not going to find another book this quality under $50. The quality of these books are unmatched. The outside covers to the inside pictures and wording. It’s such good quality and you can tell wasn’t rushed to make.This would be a great gift for a car lover! The information inside alone will keep you busy for hours reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing gift for any car guy, but will be LEGENDARY for the Porsche fanatic in your life.
If you’re into Porsche 911s, this is pretty much as good as it gets. The book has detailed info on every model since 1964, great photos (many rare), and technical specs that car buffs will appreciate. It’s beautifully published, with solid build quality—big, heavy, and very premium. Yeah, it's pricey but this is one of those books that any car guy -- and especially a Porsche guy -- will treasure forever.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone who loves Porsche or is into car history.
The Complete Book of Porsche 911, 4th Edition is a must-read for anyone who loves Porsche or is into car history. It covers every model from 1964, and it's super well-organized with tons of details, historical background, and amazing photos. The writing is straightforward and engaging, striking a great balance between car tech and easy-to-read stories. If you've been collecting Porsches for years, you'll find this book hard to put down. Plus, it's a great resource to have on hand. Any car library isn't complete without it.
5.0 out of 5 stars It's big
This book is big. I like it as a coffee table book because it is a hardback, colorful, and big. It is a decoration as well as information on the Porsche. The content is informative and well written giving a lot of detail on the 911. I recommend for any enthusiast.
Just beautiful
What a beautiful book I have a few of these by this author and each one never fails to impress me lots of facts and information about these stunningly beautiful cars and wonderful pictures too now if I could just win the lottery
for quality and size of book well priced
informative large pages clear photographys would recommend
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Leffingwell doesn’t just catalog model years, he documents the evolving character of the 911, from early air-cooled examples to today’s hybrids. He includes production models, prototypes, limited editions, and racing variants with equal attention and depth, always balancing technical detail with a concise narrative."
―Benjamin Shahrabani, PCA.org"Leffingwell’s Porsche connections allow him to enliven the story with insights gleaned from many interviews with key personnel. That alone makes this book different from other 911 books... if you had to have only one 911 book you’d be fully served by this one!"
―Sabu Advani, Speedreaders.infoAbout the Author
Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. The book examined Times’ publisher Otis Chandler’s growing collection of muscle cars. American Muscle published in September 1990, jump-started a love of book creation that ultimately led Leffingwell to leave the Times in 1995. By then, he and Motorbooks had published Porsche Legends, and six other books.
Since 1990, Leffingwell has authored more than 60 titles, most of them automotive-oriented. Over 30-plus years, these include a dozen Porsche titles ranging from general overviews—Porsche 75 Years: Expect the Unexpected, and The Complete Book of Porsche 911—to deeper explorations in Porsche Turbo and Porsche 911: 50 Years. During this time, he has regularly traveled to Germany to continue his research regarding Porsche’s history. To date, Leffingwell has interviewed more than 200 Porsche engineers, stylists, model makers, racers, and managers.
While he has tackled other subjects including John Deere tractors, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and West Coast lighthouses, Leffingwell admits he is almost addicted to the Porsche story. In addition to his book work, he is historical editor for 000 magazine and PorschePanorama. And for the past decade he has been researching and writing an encyclopedic history of Porsche’s motorsports endeavors.
Leffingwell lives near Santa Barbara, California.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, especially for picture loving Porsche addicts
If you won a Porsche, it needs to be on your coffee table. Bought for a Porsche loving owner of Porsches and good friend. he raved.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Highly recommended. This book is great. The individual who packed it wasn't as the box it was packed in, left a whole lot to be desired and I'm being nice. At least at the time of packing and then shipped, wasn't. I never spend $50 on a book with a dented corner and or corners. I had no choice this occasion. This dented thing would not have happened if packed correctly. That camp is in such a hurry more n more items such as hardcover books arrive with dented corners, some way more than others. Thanks Bolo. Dropped the ball again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep dive into the 911 legacy — comprehensive, well-structured, and beautifully photographed
If you're into Porsches — and especially if you love the 911 — this book is the kind of reference you'll find yourself coming back to often. The coverage is impressively thorough, walking through every model year from the original 901 prototype through to the latest 992s, with plenty of side notes on special variants, GT models, and the racing lineage.Randy Leffingwell’s writing strikes a good balance between enthusiast energy and historical rigor. It’s not just a dry chronology of engine codes and performance specs — there’s context around design decisions, development changes, and the internal philosophy shifts at Porsche over the decades. The interviews with Porsche personnel add great texture, and the result feels more like a narrative than just a technical log.The photography deserves a mention too. The layout is clean, with a mix of archival shots and newer high-res images that really show off the evolving lines of the 911. If you’re the kind of person who can’t help but stare at fender curves and rear ends, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here.My only small gripe is the size and heft — it’s not a casual flip-through kind of book, and definitely leans more coffee table than quick reference. But considering what it packs in, that’s more a note than a complaint.Whether you're a collector, a driver, or just a Porsche design nerd, this is the kind of book that earns its shelf space. Solid addition to any auto library.
5.0 out of 5 stars Porsche prewar WWII up to 2025 911s
This is a pretty cool coffee table book. It goes through the history of Porsche prior to WWII all the way up to the 2025 911 models. The book has a ton of information about how the cars were developed into what became the 911. This book covers many of the special edition cars and lists the statistics for most of them. I am a Porsche fan and found this book to be a fun easy read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
You’re not going to find another book this quality under $50. The quality of these books are unmatched. The outside covers to the inside pictures and wording. It’s such good quality and you can tell wasn’t rushed to make.This would be a great gift for a car lover! The information inside alone will keep you busy for hours reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing gift for any car guy, but will be LEGENDARY for the Porsche fanatic in your life.
If you’re into Porsche 911s, this is pretty much as good as it gets. The book has detailed info on every model since 1964, great photos (many rare), and technical specs that car buffs will appreciate. It’s beautifully published, with solid build quality—big, heavy, and very premium. Yeah, it's pricey but this is one of those books that any car guy -- and especially a Porsche guy -- will treasure forever.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone who loves Porsche or is into car history.
The Complete Book of Porsche 911, 4th Edition is a must-read for anyone who loves Porsche or is into car history. It covers every model from 1964, and it's super well-organized with tons of details, historical background, and amazing photos. The writing is straightforward and engaging, striking a great balance between car tech and easy-to-read stories. If you've been collecting Porsches for years, you'll find this book hard to put down. Plus, it's a great resource to have on hand. Any car library isn't complete without it.
5.0 out of 5 stars It's big
This book is big. I like it as a coffee table book because it is a hardback, colorful, and big. It is a decoration as well as information on the Porsche. The content is informative and well written giving a lot of detail on the 911. I recommend for any enthusiast.
Just beautiful
What a beautiful book I have a few of these by this author and each one never fails to impress me lots of facts and information about these stunningly beautiful cars and wonderful pictures too now if I could just win the lottery
for quality and size of book well priced
informative large pages clear photographys would recommend
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