Jun 14, 2017 the pick of the day is a 1974 porsche 914 1. Jun 27, 2017 resting nearby is the silver metallic 1979 porsche 911 turbo were driving on the coastal tour of the scottish highlands that is the north coast 500. Vic elford, porsche 911 vic elford, porsche 911 reg no gvb 911d, lombank trophy saloon car race, race of champions meeting, brands hatch 1967. Nicknamed quick vic by his peers, legendary driver vic elford is arguably the most versatile. He is regarded as one of the greatest sports car drivers of his era being one of only four drivers ever to record six major victories at the classic nurburgring. Elfords porsche highperformance driving handbook is superlative advice on how to approach driving any high performance automobile, not just a porsche. Jon jones, cimarron trail pca newsletter there is a wealth of information between these covers both historic and technical and is bet the novice as well as the seasoned veteran would thoroughly enjoy elfords slant on it all. In 1967 elford was european rally champion in a works porsche 911. It would be great for the marque if all porsche drivers who cannot attend porsche driving school studied this book.
Nicknamed quick vic by his peers, legendary driver vic elford is arguably the most versatile all round driver of all time. Victor henry elford born 10 june 1935, in london is a former sportscar racing, rallying and formula one driver from england. Conquering the magnetic north coast 500 in a 1979 porsche 911. Contact us today to apply for financing or book a test drive. The wearside driver has had a frustrating summer after deciding to end his association with the mg sport and racing btcc team, but a series of guest drives have helped him to keep. Vic elford author of porsche highperformance driving.
Larry printz of the virginian pilot circ 175,005 loved the book saying, this book is a must for those who drive porsches. They took the new and unproven 911 out for a spot of rallying, and they did ok. Vic elford explains balance in the around the world porsche 911. Warren hughes will this weekend attempt to further his claims for a top seat in 2005 when he heads to belgium to lead the porsche challenge at the spa 24hour race. Porsches for road and track the magazine about porsche. After a racing career, vic elford moved to the united states in 1984.
On 14 june 1970, porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the worlds most prestigious endurance race, the le mans 24 hours. As their race director and one of the leading figures in their experimental department, peter falk contributed significantly to the character of the sports cars from stuttgartzuffenhausen both on the race track and on the road. Gives you the special skills required to master your rearengined porsche. The fantastic race history of the 911 overshadows the more obscure successes of the 944, and while porsche has introduced an allnew midengine platform for the boxster and cayman. Canford classics are excited to offer to the market this 1974 porsche 914, built and modified aesthetically to 9146 gt spec. Targa florio, nurburgring, daytona, sebring, norisring, monza, buenos aires, road atlanta, laguna seca, riverside and le mans.
As his long tailed car pulled away into the history books. This exciting porsche was produced in april 1974 and delivered to jacksonville, usa. Resting nearby is the silver metallic 1979 porsche 911 turbo were driving on the coastal tour of the scottish highlands that is the north coast 500. Le mans 24 hours 1970 vic elford porsche 917lh 1st. Only rudolf caracciola and stirling moss beat that record. Dempsey guides you through 101 projects that will help you maintain, modify, and enhance your porsche boxster. Vic elford, considered one of the fastest racecar drivers of the 60s and 70s, was honored by the road racing drivers club with the 2015 phil hill award. The porsche 356a 1600 gt is highly prized for its sporting prowess, as a gt variant it was fitted with lightweight aluminium doors, plexiglass side and rear windows, the bonnet and engine lid were also formed from lightweight aluminium and the engine lid also had handshaped air ducts to the underside to feed the carburettors. This artwork shows the vic elford martini porsche 9083 at the nurburgring km. Peter falk and porsche, 33 years of passion and devotion. Buy porsche highperformance driving handbook 2 by elford, vic isbn. Jon jones, cimarron trail pca newsletter there is a wealth of information between these covers both historic and technical and is bet the novice as well as the seasoned veteran would thoroughly enjoy elford s slant on it all. The porsche high performance driving handbook vic elford. Elford has authored a number of books on the subject of motorsport.
My story began in 2001, when i bought a 1984 porsche 911 targa sight unseen in germany. Works porsche 956 the definitive history porsche book porter. Vic elford on the balance of the 911 in the early days people said you couldnt drive a 911 quickly because theres all. This 914 has documented racing history dating back to 1994, and previ. Conquering the magnetic north coast 500 in a 1979 porsche. Vic elford teaches porsches 911 how to race in 1967.
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Jun 15, 2008 buy porsche highperformance driving handbook 2 by elford, vic isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A contemporary poster with design and artwork by paul chenard influenced by the original race posters of the period. As an author, coauthor or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. European road trip fuels long porsche 911 carrera rebuild. Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a better driver.
Rrdc president bobby rahal made the presentation at a dinner prior to the running of the rolex 24 at daytona, the season opener of the 2015 tudor united sportscar championship. Listen to vic by clicking on the red arrow above or visit itunes or stitcher. On balance with vic elford in the around the world porsche. Car posters poster s le mans grand prix classic race cars truck art car illustration car drawings bike art. Victoria porche solo for black tgirls the best shemale. Vic elford receives rrdcs 2015 phil hill award performance. Top classic porsche blogs and forums canford classics. Every porsche 911 owner loves a good road trip and they dont come much better than the route traversed across the alps in porsche drive. A conversation with vic elford at the larz anderson porsche. Reports cover mercedes, porsche, fiat and ferrari victories between 1955 and 1964, with comprehensive. My thengirlfriend now wife and i traveled europe for a month with that car camping most of the time then shipped it home at the end.
Aug 18, 20 vic elford, 1967 european rally champion and former f1 driver discusses the importance of balance while driving the around the world 911 on the pch at the 20 pebble beach concours delegance. The books conversational style makes it seem as if one is sitting with the racing legend, taking in technique secrets and enjoying unbelievable stories of his days. Vic elford s book is about high performance driving. Vic elford, 1967 european rally champion and former f1 driver discusses the importance of balance while driving the around the world 911 on. His experience and knowledge were converted to two books. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, karls lifelong passion.
Sure, rally master sebastien loeb can turn his hand to the circuits and win in sports cars. Vic elford author of porsche highperformance driving handbook. But hell never start a grand prix or win a rallycross at lydden hill. Nicknamed quick vic by his peers elford was mainly a famous sports car competitor as well. Written by jan karl baedeker and accompanied by 305 stunning photos taken by stefan bogner, this route takes you across 15 passes. You may revoke consent at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in your email. I still wonder, did vic elford glance to his mirrors and see the legendary blue gulf porsche cars fade into the background.
A conversation with vic elford at the larz anderson porsche club concours 11620 3. Jun 18, 2010 on 14 june 1970, porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the worlds most prestigious endurance race, the le mans 24 hours. That was a fun trip, which is why we had the idea to do the same with a 1987 porsche 911 carrera. Really good technical condition beautiful car in really good condition vin number. Did he remember then that he, vic elford, had taken the hard road, and stuck with the long tail development, steadfastly following his belief in its potential. The truth and the rumours, the cars, the race results 9789952800234 by philippe olczyk. Jun 15, 2008 this is a must read for any porsche owner interested in either motor racing history andor the finer points of high performance driving. Porsche 911 enthusiasts companion covers carrera 2, carrera 4, and turbo models from 1989 to 1994. This is a must read for any porsche owner interested in either motor racing history andor the finer points of high performance driving. He drove for steve mcqueen in the movie le mans and vics authored books. The porsche 911s racing heritage is almost a given however, upon the cars release to the public in 1964, its pedigree on the track took some time to develop, with only a handful of cars racing in the hands of customers during the 1965 season although the factory did compete in the monte carlo rally that year. Vic elford explains balance in the around the world. Porsche highperformance driving handbook by vic elford 2008.
Vic elford porsche 9083 1971 nurburgring km poster. Porsche 907 vic elford targa florio 1968 victory art poster. Reflections on a golden age in motorsports vic elford on. Porsche 907 vic elford targa florio 1968 victory art. Vic elfords love for the porsche 911 motor sport magazine. Classic porsche 911 carrera 4s for sale car and classic. Sandy cotterman comment last march, clutching my amelia island program with the dreamy race car driver on the cover, i hung onto every word at the great endurance drivers seminar. In addition to the km, elford won some 500 km races there, winning a total of 6 major races. Porsche highperformance driving handbook vic elford. Martini porsche 9083 targa florio 1971 poster autographed by vic elford.
Edition autographed by vic elford or by 2 featured drivers. Buy porsche highperformance driving handbook 2 by vic elford isbn. He managed the porsche owners driving school and the porsche driving experience. Packed with photos, diagrams, and personal advice and recommendations, this driving guide gives you the special skills required to master your rearengined porsche. Vic elford, 1967 european rally champion and former f1 driver discusses the importance of balance while driving the around the world 911 on the pch at the 20 pebble beach concours delegance. Vic elford is the author of porsche highperformance driving handbook 3. Six porsche books for your 2016 must read list total 911. The materials including historical anecdotes are relevant, concise, and augmented by myriad easily understood diagrams. Daruber hinaus war elford ein siegreicher rallyefahrer, besonders als werksfahrer fur porsche. Victor henry elford born 10 june 1935, in london is a former sportscar racing, rallying and. Porsche highperformance driving handbook by vic elford.
The porsche high performance driving handbook and reflections on a golden era in motorsport. Porsche highperformance driving handbook 2nd edition by. Vic elford racing the porsche 9082 targa florio 1969 folded greeting card by nicholas watts blank inside autographed by vic elford would look great framed as well. Porsche 911 964 enthusiasts companion by adrian streather. Porsche high performance driving handbook, 2nd edition, by vic elford. There are enough porsche books out there already, and we knew we couldnt. Vic elford racing the porsche 9082 targa florio 1969.
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