Porsche: Origin of the Species
By Karl Ludvigsen
Noted historian and author Karl Ludvigsen delves into the very origins of the Porsche marque in this new book from Bentley Publishers. Built around the story of one of the earliest Porsche 356 Gmünd coupés—owned by comedian Jerry Seinfeld—Ludvigsen traces the history and circumstances that led Dr. Porsche to the construction of his own sports car in an old sawmill in Gmünd, Austria.
Delving deeply into Porsche’s often overlooked pre- and early post-war period, Ludvigsen reveals the factors and forces that helped shape one of the world’s most iconic sports cars. Along the way, the author reveals the connection between Porsche’s pre-war and post-war designs, as well as why the 356 was shaped the way it was.
With 356 pages and over 436 photographs and illustrations—including stunning studio photography of Seinfeld’s Gmünd coupé—this will prove to be a valuable tome for any aficionado of Porsche.
$119.95 at www.bentleypublishers.com
