Have you longed to restore a classic Porsche 911, but were either overwhelmed by the scale of the task, or simply unsure of what was involved? This unique publication brings that experience to life, covering every detail of the loving restoration of a very special 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Sport. The car was originally a special order model for Sir Cliff Richard. With the assistance of official Porsche illustrations and Porsche part numbers, the reader is led through the painstaking record of this journey by an enthusiast with an eye for detail and a determination to bring this car back to its former glory. High-quality images and drawings add a further unique perspective to each of the projects undertaken, showing that restoration of these sought-after cars is completely possible for a dedicated enthusiast. Andrew Clusker has a wide experience in various generations of air-cooled Porsche 911, and recently had a car showcased at Porsche 70th birthday celebrations.
Andrew Clusker was born in Edinburgh. He has built up a breadth of experience in air-cooled 911s in his spare time and has written several articles for enthusiast magazines. This is his first book on the subject, aimed at the aspiring enthusiast. Andrew is a qualified actuary. He enjoys travelling and recently took some time off to travel to Asia, then later combined his enthusiasm for travelling and classic Porsche cars by driving a Porsche 993 through Europe. Andrew also enjoys playing golf and football.
Title: Porsche 911 SC: Experiences & illustrated practical advice from one man's home restoration
Author: Andrew Clusker
ISBN: 9781787114531
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Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 2021-03-01
Number of Pages: 288
Weight: 1.4304 kg
you must read this book ... From workplace and tool prep to relining the Targa top to replacing suspension bushes, it's all here. - SpeedReaders --- it's like a Haynes manual on steroids - Auto Express --- if you are one of life's ever-reducing band of genuine enthusiasts, not afraid to sport a set of broken fingernails in public, then I recommend - RETRO SPEED -- for those that do have some skills, and the courage to start the process, we can recommend - Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) --- this book delivers very much what is promised on the cover ... Anyone interested in working on their own 911 - or those looking to buy a similar model Porsche - would be best advised to seek this book out. - Classic Driver --- it serves very well to fill the gaps in a typical technical manual ... a great book for a DIY Porsche restorer - Classic Car Weekly --- This book is incredibly thorough with descriptions and painstaking photographs detailing every step of the rebuild. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- a very useful companion for Porsche owners getting their hands dirty for the first time. - Classic & Sports Car