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| bbrock |
 Oct 2 2019, 03:41 PM
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I'm about half way through reading my copy of 50 Jahre Porsche 914 by Jürgen Lewandowski. It's a fascinating read with a much more in depth discussion of the development and marketing than I have ever seen before. Anyone who says the 914 is a Porsche in name only has it completely backwards. I've always thought that, but this book makes it clear this car was Porsche's baby through and through. One interesting nugget is that the program committee recommended and then formally agreed that all models of 914 would bear the Porsche hood badge but the proposal was nixed when the cars were released as VW-Porsche. Anyone else read the book? I'm curious about other impressions.
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| Johny Blackstain |
Oct 11 2019, 10:39 AM
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Just ordered an English copy from Walmart- $42 including shipping. Supposed to arrive on the 30th (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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| maf914 |
Oct 11 2019, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Oct 11 2019, 08:39 AM)  Just ordered an English copy from Walmart- $42 including shipping. Supposed to arrive on the 30th (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) I have bought many books from Amazon and other online sources, but I have never used Walmart before. I will have to check into it in the future. |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Oct 12 2019, 08:33 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(maf914 @ Oct 11 2019, 02:38 PM) I have bought many books from Amazon and other online sources, but I have never used Walmart before. I will have to check into it in the future. Walmart online is insane as in you can find almost anything. I needed a 5' stainless steel hose for the dishwasher & not only did they have it, as usual it was the cheapest I could find & surprisingly good quality (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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bbrock 50 Jahre - the book Oct 2 2019, 03:41 PM
mb911 Pretty cool. Didn't know that and maybe will ... Oct 2 2019, 03:46 PM Sprout I’m jealous that you got your copy! Ordered ... Oct 2 2019, 07:05 PM JmuRiz Didn’t know it existed, sounds like I missed the... Oct 2 2019, 09:00 PM 914-300Hemi Just ordered the book from Amazon. Oct 2 2019, 09:44 PM
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Just ordered the book from Amazon.
Me too! Oct 2 2019, 10:09 PM DRPHIL914 looks like on Amazon the only one available now is... Oct 3 2019, 07:07 AM 914Sixer Got mine off Ebay 2 months ago for $49.99. Oct 3 2019, 07:19 AM StarBear Got it in early September :Qarl: (English version... Oct 3 2019, 07:21 AM bbrock I also got mine on ebay - English version. It say... Oct 3 2019, 07:34 AM maf914 Amazon appears to be $65, available Oct 14, 2... Oct 3 2019, 07:59 AM gms This book has the most detailed account of the bac... Oct 3 2019, 08:05 AM Superhawk996 Never really worried about those that said NARP. ... Oct 3 2019, 03:30 PM bbrock
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Had a couple on Ebay....I grabb... Oct 3 2019, 10:19 PM Psw1811
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Sometimes things are listed as options but not ac... Oct 20 2019, 12:51 PM David Billo I was in an Indigo in Toronto on the 13th...a day ... Oct 20 2019, 11:48 AM 80’s old school Now ordering my second book.
My first book... mi... Oct 20 2019, 09:51 PM stevend914 Received my book today, ordered through Walmart on... Oct 21 2019, 12:41 PM |
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