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By (author) Saratoga Automobile Museum; Photographs by Lipman, James
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Discover some of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced! Air & Water combines breathtaking imagery and words to transport the reader on a thrilling journey of being behind the wheel of these ultra-rare machines.
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A visual showcase of 22 of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds
Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque has epitomized the excitement and passion of driving like Porsche. In this impressive assembly, The Saratoga Automobile Museum, in collaboration with architect Steven Harris, presents 22 of the marque’s rarest air-and water-cooled cars.
This remarkable collection highlights the manufacturer’s past seven decades of production—from 356 Carreras and Speedsters to high-performance RS 911s—all captured in sensational detail by renowned photographer James Lipman.
Book highlights include:
- 22 of the rarest and most-desirable Porsche sports cars, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds
- More than 240 stunning images including exterior, interior, and engine-bay details by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Top Gear photographer James Lipman.
- Driving impressions from automotive journalists Jethro Bovingdon of Top Gear, Dickie Meaden of evo magazine, and Intercooler cofounder Andrew Frankel
The stunning imagery in the book is accompanied by specifications and history as well as driving impressions from leading automotive writers Richard Meaden, John Simister, and others. Air & Water transports the reader on a thrilling journey of being behind the wheel of these ultrarare driving machines.
Biographical note:
The Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga, New York, is one of the leading car museums in the northeastern US. This book was inspired by the museum exhibitions Rare Air and RS, which showcased cars from the collection of architect Steven Harris.James Lipman is a photographer favored by manufacturers and popular publications, such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Top Gear. Born in the UK, he now lives in California. jameslipman.com
Feature:
- Discover some of the rarest and most-desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced, from early 356 examples to the latest 911 RS models.
- Every car is brought into focus by the expert photography of Jamie Lipman, who has featured often in the likes of Motor Trend and Top Gear magazines, and even in manufacturer literature.
- The Porsche driving experience is captured in text by leading automotive journalists, including Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon of Top Gear, Dickie Meaden of Evo Magazine, and Intercooler cofounder Andrew Frankel.
- Porsches are some of the most popular autos, even for those who can”t buy them. The Porsche Club of America has over 140,000 members across the US.
- Exhibition supported by Porsche USA
- Pair with Saratoga Auto Museum and their mailing lists
- Reach out to author”s magazine contacts
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