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If you want the ultimate book on the 911 carrera rs 2. Carrera rs rennsport reunion vi edition english porsche. The limited edition of only 3000 copies sold out a very long time ago, and the book became one of the most sought after porsche books ever. With only a limited number produced upon its original publication in 1992, carrera rs is considered the bible for this very special model. Porsche publication 911 lovers pays homage to remarkable. Color code 4848 oxford blue, matches porsche certificate of authenticity, porsche production log and gruberkonradsheim carrera rs book both front fenders replaced in separate light repairs by stoddard imported cars porsche, 1980s exterior refinished by stoddard, july 1988 rear bumper converted to fiberglass m472 lightweight.
Carrera rs the rennsport reunion vi edition porsche road. I havent finished it yet, but it has allowed me to create an overview that lists all things i need to change on the donorcar to make it as close as possible to an rsr. Thomas gruber and dr georg konradsheim porsche carrera rs book rare ltd edition. Some 3 years ago, georg konradsheim and thomas gruber took up the challenge to republish the book. Legendary book from konradsheim and gruber this is the original 1992 print number 1905 german text the must have book for any porsche collector. Grap and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Entitled, carrera rs the rennsport reunion vi edition, the original book has been added to and presented in this new special edition.
Originally published back in august 2015, their fabulously lavish carrera rs book was given an upgrade in recognition of, and to celebrate, porsches momentous anniversary. Already well documented with the porsche certificate of authenticity, additionally confirming matching numbers as documented in the definitive konradsheimgruber carrera rs book, and supported by two large binders of photographs and mechanical records, the car underwent further restoration including a documented rebuild of the engine. Likewise, this book would be worth reading even if it covered only the rs and not also. First published 24 years ago, carrera rs has now been republished and by adding 178 pages to the original version, this work now totals a hefty 434 pages. The overall quality, pictures, paper presentation, are superb comes with a box, pink foam to surround the edges and sealable bubble pack. Georg konradsheim instantly became the bible for a very special and exclusive porsche model. Jan 01, 2015 carrera rs hardcover january 1, 2015 by thomas gruber author, georg konradsheim author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Georg english edition the new edition of the carrera rs book gained 178 pages over the first, soldout edition of 1992. Georg konradsheim, the original version was released in 1992. The first edition of the carrera rs book by georg konradsheim dates back to 1992. Dec 17, 2015 much like the car it is based on, we could say that carrera rs by dr. The book also indicates that the car was originally finished in the viper green that it wears today. And if the 1973 rs is truly the king of all things aircooled, then the one book that is the titular head of all things written about that fabled car is this book. See more carrera rs book porsche 911 gruber konradsheim. And also another book, the first mentioned below, seems like a quite pricey thing.
This car has never been raced in any type of competition. Porsche carrera rs book gruber and konradsheim 1992 october 6, 2010. This book is used and therefore does have some slight marks on the outer sleeve slip case these do look worse than they actually are. The earlier book encompassed 911 rs carrera models from 1972 through 1992 because the rs designation was the focus of its interest. Dec 11, 2018 first published in 1992, the limitededition carrera rs book written by dr.
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