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Posted by: Dion Nov 29 2016, 09:36 PM
Received my copy yesterday. Just glancing through it, unbelievable
information. Very cool addition to add to 914 library.
Grab a copy!
Cheers, Dion
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Posted by: siverson Nov 29 2016, 10:02 PM
I just got mine too and thought I would be first...
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Posted by: flmont Nov 29 2016, 10:38 PM
where did U guys get it from,..?? TIA Frank
Posted by: pete000 Nov 29 2016, 10:56 PM
Mine should be here Friday !
Posted by: Dion Nov 30 2016, 12:43 AM
where did U guys get it from,..?? TIA Frank
Pre ordered it back in Feb. via Amazon.
Cheers,Dion
Posted by: maf914 Nov 30 2016, 07:04 AM
I received a delivery notice from Amazon with an estimated date of 1-3 Dec 2016. 
The link for this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Racing-914s-Limited-Copies/dp/1845848594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480511167&sr=8-1&keywords=racing+914
Posted by: krazykonrad Nov 30 2016, 07:46 PM
That is insanely awesome! 
Konrad
Posted by: jkb944t Nov 30 2016, 07:51 PM
I just ordered my copy and I it should be here 12/7!
Jeff B
Posted by: Kansas 914 Nov 30 2016, 08:23 PM
I just ordered my copy and I it should be here 12/7!
Jeff B
Mine arrived today - it is limited to 1500 copies.....
Posted by: SKL1 Nov 30 2016, 09:10 PM
Didn't know about that but thanks to my wife's prime membership it is now on its way!
Some of the pix in the preview section bring back memories from the late 60's and early '70's for sure! Drove an european version from Minneapolis to IA to open the new Porsche/Audi dealership in Cedar Rapids, IA... had the VW covered up on the rear emblem! Still had the Wolfsburg steering wheel though. They needed a volunteer to bring it down from IA- not hard to talk a college kid into that!!
Posted by: Coondog Nov 30 2016, 10:18 PM
I just ordered my copy and I it should be here 12/7!
Jeff B
Ditto.......
Posted by: ChristopherB Dec 1 2016, 08:51 PM
Love it! Makes me want to drive the car...hard!
Posted by: Bernie B Dec 2 2016, 08:27 PM
Well, hate to be a killjoy but several glaring errors upon skimming the book makes it rather disappointing to me. Specifically Pg. 60 shows a pair of SWB A-Arms and describes them as "New stronger front lower wishbones..." Same page depicts a stock 911 T piston described as "Domed piston and ..." On page 57 " On racing versions the handbrake consisted of a small simple lever placed between the seats , which activated the brakes by hydraulics" It depicts a master electrical switch. Errors like this really detract from the books credibility and is certainly not on par with outstanding books like "Carrera 2.7" by Ryan Snodgrass. However the historical photos are a bonus and probably make the book worth buying, beyond that it's questionable resource at best. Porsche - The Racing 914's - deserves a redo
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 3 2016, 09:14 AM
Just ordered mine. Now just just 6 left.
Posted by: speed metal army Dec 3 2016, 10:37 PM
Ordered! 2 left.... 
Posted by: SixerJ Dec 4 2016, 10:07 AM
Mine arrived on Friday, but I have to wait until Christmas to open it 
Posted by: SKL1 Dec 4 2016, 10:32 PM
Mine is supposed to arrive in a couple days. I'm sure there are some mistakes in there, but even the historical pictures (which will bring back many good memories) will make it worth it!
Posted by: Michael N Dec 4 2016, 10:42 PM
Mine arrived on Friday, but I have to wait until Christmas to open it
I am feeling your pain as well.
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Dec 5 2016, 09:22 AM
Amazon is showing six left, but I just ordered one, so it might be down to 5.
Posted by: Philip W. Dec 5 2016, 10:44 AM
down to 4, but seems to be available thru other sellers for less.....
Posted by: maf914 Dec 5 2016, 11:18 AM
down to 4, but seems to be available thru other sellers for less.....
There are book search sites which search for books and indicate prices and dealers. One I use is Direct Textbook.com. It is useful for both new and used books and old out of print books, if you are into that. Here is a link with a search for this book.
http://www.directtextbook.com/isbn/9781845848590?&si=y
Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 5 2016, 11:21 AM
Ordered one too, should be a fun resource to get ideas for me car 
Posted by: motorvated Dec 5 2016, 06:30 PM
I don't have the book, and I'd like to ask those of you who have it if you have seen any pictures of Chalon-bodied 914s racing anywhere back in the day. My 1972 Chalon-bodied 914 isn't an eligible car for Rocky MountIn Vintage Racing club unless I can prove that ia Chalon-bodied 914 raced in a production class somewhere at some time with some club. Anything mentioned in this book? Thanks going out to those who look.
Posted by: 396 Dec 6 2016, 06:20 PM
I don't have the book, and I'd like to ask those of you who have it if you have seen any pictures of Chalon-bodied 914s racing anywhere back in the day. My 1972 Chalon-bodied 914 isn't an eligible car for Rocky MountIn Vintage Racing club unless I can prove that ia Chalon-bodied 914 raced in a production class somewhere at some time with some club. Anything mentioned in this book? Thanks going out to those who look.
Randy Beck , son of "Beck" the builder of duplicate 904 used to run a Chalon 914 - 6 in the 80's in POC. To my knowledge, he ran it in V3 class, I remember seeing him tear up the track with it. Good luck with your search.
Posted by: Dion Dec 6 2016, 07:46 PM
I don't have the book, and I'd like to ask those of you who have it if you have seen any pictures of Chalon-bodied 914s racing anywhere back in the day. My 1972 Chalon-bodied 914 isn't an eligible car for Rocky MountIn Vintage Racing club unless I can prove that ia Chalon-bodied 914 raced in a production class somewhere at some time with some club. Anything mentioned in this book? Thanks going out to those who look.
Did not see any "Chalon" 914s. Closest body style is this blue-green one.
The other USA racing 914 are sporting wide body "IMSA" type kits. Others racing factory
body type or cut down windscreens.
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Posted by: gms Dec 6 2016, 08:04 PM
I don't have the book, and I'd like to ask those of you who have it if you have seen any pictures of Chalon-bodied 914s racing anywhere back in the day. My 1972 Chalon-bodied 914 isn't an eligible car for Rocky MountIn Vintage Racing club unless I can prove that ia Chalon-bodied 914 raced in a production class somewhere at some time with some club. Anything mentioned in this book? Thanks going out to those who look.
There were no Chalon bodied 914s professionally raced (IMSA, FIA or Trans-Am) in North America.
Posted by: Catorse Dec 6 2016, 10:13 PM
Ordered the book early, as in a few days ago. Today they email me cancelling my order and telling me it's out of stock. Frigging douches!
Posted by: SKL1 Dec 6 2016, 10:14 PM
Just got mine last night- haven't started to read it yet, have a book on the history of Penske Racing to get thru first...
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 7 2016, 01:57 PM
Ordered the book early, as in a few days ago. Today they email me cancelling my order and telling me it's out of stock. Frigging douches!
I got that, too. So I re-ordered; hopefully it will go through...
--DD
Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 7 2016, 04:42 PM
I also reordered after getting the order cancellation email from Amazon. I tried to order it from an outlet that had it listed for $77 or so, but it seems they are out of the picture.
Posted by: Steve Dec 8 2016, 08:57 AM
$120.00 with shipping. Is it worth it?
Posted by: maf914 Dec 8 2016, 03:36 PM
$120.00 with shipping. Is it worth it?
I think $120 was the original list price. It can be found for less.
http://www.directtextbook.com/isbn/9781845848590?&si=y
Amazon lists it for around $90.
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Racing-914s-Limited-Copies/dp/1845848594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480511167&sr=8-1&keywords=racing+914
Posted by: Steve Dec 8 2016, 03:58 PM
That's why I posted $120 with shipping. I was basing that on the $90.00 Amazon price.
Is it worth that much?
Posted by: Catorse Dec 9 2016, 10:28 AM
Reordered, then got a shipping confirmation!!
Posted by: Dion Dec 9 2016, 11:25 AM
That's why I posted $120 with shipping. I was basing that on the $90.00 Amazon price.
Is it worth that much?
It's worth it if you like historical and period pics. I do.
Some pics can be seen on the net. I like it in book form.
Some old and new info. Yes a few errors. The author acknowledged that.
I think it's pretty cool.
Do what you like and your budget allows.
Cheers, Dion
Posted by: URY914 Dec 9 2016, 05:45 PM
In 5 years it will be worth $15.00.
Posted by: Steve Dec 9 2016, 10:38 PM
In 5 years it will be worth $15.00.
I'll wait!!
Posted by: sofi2t81 Dec 10 2016, 06:16 AM
Ordered my today from Amazon Germany.
Regarding the 5 years you may be right but in ten...?
Try to find :"Das große VW Potsche Buch" from Heel.
I bought it new in 89 for 79 Deutsche Mark ($40 ). Saw one selling on the retro classic last year for $250. And you could see that it was used a lot. 
Nice Christmas present to myself...
Peter
Posted by: maf914 Dec 10 2016, 06:39 AM
I received my copy from Amazon, preordered in February. If Amazon is out of stock you may want to consider Book Depository. I have purchased books from them in the past and always had good service with shipping included in the price. No affiliation, just a suggestion. 
http://www.bookdepository.com/Porsche---The-Racing-914s-Roy-P-Smith/9781845848590?ref=grid-view
Posted by: Cal Dec 12 2016, 09:59 PM
Here's a 16 minute video that interviews the author Roy Smith with him describing the book......it's worth watching.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sWBhImX6EIM
Posted by: Mike Fitton Dec 13 2016, 10:02 AM
On Ebay now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Book-Porsche-The-Racing-914s-Competition-Car-Factory-Info-Photographs-/401239902186?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Posted by: Steve Dec 13 2016, 10:26 AM
Thanks!! I placed an order. I will respond back if there is any problems with the order.
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Dec 13 2016, 01:37 PM
I got mine, so far it's really enjoyable.
Posted by: jkb944t Dec 15 2016, 07:20 PM
I got mine yesterday and it looks very interesting. Now I just have to find time to read it!
Jeff B
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Dec 15 2016, 07:54 PM
I got mine yesterday and it looks very interesting. Now I just have to find time to read it!
Jeff B
Put it in the bathroom, that's what I do with my Registry magazines, considering you have 2-3 months until you get a new one, you can read it cover to cover.
Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 16 2016, 09:54 AM
I ordered one from allnewbooks but never got a confirmation or CC charge. I guess I'll try again and order via Amazon proper and see if it goes through.
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 16 2016, 12:07 PM
I got a shipping confirmation with a delivery date!
Posted by: Steve Dec 24 2016, 11:34 AM
Just received mine yesterday. Awesome book worth the price
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 25 2016, 01:27 AM
I got the book (ordered through Amazon), but didn't have a chance to read it. I'll be digging into it in the new year...
--DD
Posted by: BillC Dec 25 2016, 11:08 AM
I received the book for Christmas from my wonderful (and incredibly tolerant) wife. Just skimmed it a bit, but it looks like an excellent book.
Posted by: 396 Dec 25 2016, 11:10 AM
Dion,
A Big Thank You for highlighting this fabulous 914 specific book.
Just opened mine, and will be enjoying it today.
An additional book to my Porsche hobby collection
Posted by: 396 Dec 25 2016, 11:49 AM
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Posted by: Philip W. Dec 25 2016, 11:53 AM
Pretty cool! I had mine in my Amazon wish list and someone (secret Santa ) gave it to me for Christmas ! Looking forward to sitting down and learning more about my 914's heritage!
Posted by: Beach914 Dec 25 2016, 02:58 PM
From my daughter.
Posted by: Hans Jan Dec 25 2016, 06:05 PM
Bought it on Amazon.
Received it last week.
Wrapped it, with a long ass poem (about how great of a person I am).
Placed it under the tree.
The wife thinks I got it from family members.
Family members beleive, I got it from the wife.
Loving this Christmass....
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 25 2016, 07:25 PM
I understand I have a box from Amazon. Someday soon, I'll be home. Maybe... 
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Dec 25 2016, 07:42 PM
Wow, on page 76, I see the Sonnauto GT...racing in the "24hr" I wonder if that's the GT that I inspected and didn't pick up ( buy) in 82 that Seinfeld now has ! Should have......
It's great to see Topper's car racing at Riverside on page 275 !
You didn't miss out on the #40 Sonauto, and Jerry didn't pick it up either.
It was privately sold from Claude Ballot-Lena's (LeMans winner) collection to a California collector/POC member
Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 25 2016, 09:02 PM
Nice to see Glen Stazek's car at the no of the book! It was my Christmas present this year and a nice way to spend time till weather allows us to enjoy our cars once more up north.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 26 2016, 01:01 AM
It was privately sold from Claude Ballot-Lena's (LeMans winner) collection to a California collector/POC member
He's had it for many years, now. Brought it to some 914club/914world events, even.
--DD
Posted by: Zimms Dec 26 2016, 06:11 AM
Bought it on Amazon.
Received it last week.
Wrapped it, with a long ass poem (about how great of a person I am).
Placed it under the tree.
The wife thinks I got it from family members.
Family members beleive, I got it from the wife.
Loving this Christmass....
That is genius. Love it.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Dec 26 2016, 08:42 AM
In 5 years it will be worth $15.00.
It has to be worth more than that with an acknowledgement to Paul Woodbury on page 6!
Posted by: Catorse Dec 26 2016, 10:24 AM
Got the book, read half of it already. I hate to be a critic but to me the book has its main value in the pictures. Now don't get me wrong, I am a writer for a living, but when the author gets into the racing history of the 914, there is page after page of what amounts to race results which are a little on the dry side. In some areas, the actual STORY is razor thin.
I didn't buy this book to read race results, I bought it for the story and feel of the racing 914s.
Again, I am only through it 50% but I give it a B-
As a counterpoint, read the KUSSMAUL CHRONICLES, about Porsche Engineer Roland Kussmaul. This book came out just recently as well. He was the engineer on Marathon De La Route with the 3 914s racing. His account makes you feel like you were THERE. Awesomely written.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Dec 26 2016, 11:58 AM
Got the book, read half of it already. I hate to be a critic but to me the book has its main value in the pictures. Now don't get me wrong, I am a writer for a living, but when the author gets into the racing history of the 914, there is page after page of what amounts to race results which are a little on the dry side. In some areas, the actual STORY is razor thin.
I didn't buy this book to read race results, I bought it for the story and feel of the racing 914s.
Again, I am only through it 50% but I give it a B-
As a counterpoint, read the KUSSMAUL CHRONICLES, about Porsche Engineer Roland Kussmaul. This book came out just recently as well. He was the engineer on Marathon De La Route with the 3 914s racing. His account makes you feel like you were THERE. Awesomely written.
Roland is the Man ! He drove the Paris Dakar as well !¡!
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