Porsche: Excellence Was Expected, 4 Volume Set, 2019 Edition

Description

Porsche: Excellence Was Expected, 4 Volume Set, 2019 Edition, Karl Ludvigsen’s masterwork, is the unrivaled history of the Porsche company, its cars, and its motor racing heritage from the first Gmünd Porsche in 1948 through its sixty years as an independent car company to its continued success with the 2020 Taycan under the auspices of the Volkswagen Group.

Over 40 years ago, Ludvigsen’s first edition of Porsche: Excellence Was Expected was first hailed as the definitive archetypal marque history, and updates in 2003 and 2008 continued to reinforce that reputation.

For this final update, the first in over 10 years, Ludvigsen reviewed newly to be had Porsche archival material, conducted new in-depth interviews, and unearthed many fresh facts that allowed new and infrequently surprising interpretations of many aspects of the Porsche company and its cars.

Now in four volumes, 2,836 pages and with nearly 3,000 photos and illustrations, each page of this all new updated edition has been revised and redesigned.

Remarkable both for its breadth of coverage and its technical depth, Porsche: Excellence Was Expected covers each road and racing car from the first Gmünd coupe through the development of the 2020 all-electric Taycan.

“A must-have for any Porsche enthusiast! — My wife bought me this set for Christmas.  It is a very complete and thorough explanation of the brand’s history, explaining the stories behind the stories.  There are many detailed images and historical photos that also explain the history.”
— jdb  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Verified Purchase

“Outstanding in most ways — I have the first and third editions, and eagerly awaited this fourth, bringing us up-to-date.  So much has taken place since the third edition printed.  If you want depth and breadth on Porsche, Excellence Was Expected is your book.  No other author has researched the archives better, or contacted more of the relevant Porsche people.  I learned many things in volume 4, and I’m pretty well-read on the topic.  Each volume comes individually boxed, and put into a single overpack box, ensuring your books arrive unscathed.”
— Wolfgang  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Verified Purchase

“The authority, the Bible – Thank you for Mr Ludvigsen!!! — Nothing to dislike – a great read, especially if you are a Porsche lover.  It will take time to digest all the material but If you do, your knowledge will be beyond reproach.  A bit pricey but worth it….”
— Lucy  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Verified Purchase

We may earn a modest commission when you make a secure purchase through our links — but at absolutely no additional cost to you.  So thanks for your kind support in keeping the lights on, here at StuttgartDNA!  See our privacy policy to learn more.