Another of our own

One of our own fellow Dino owners, Ryan Snodgrass, has authored and published a beautiful new book - "Carrera 2.7: The Soul of the Legendary Carrera 2.7 Lives on Within the Carrera 2.7 MFI."

Yes, it is a Porsche book, but what a Porsche book! For those who own a copy of Matthias Bartz's "Dino Compendium," Ryan's book has a similar gravitas, heft, thoroughness, and splendid layout - hardcover with slipcase, 406 pages, 686 color photos (many never seen before outside of the Porsche archives), 146 black-and-white photos, and over 50 diagrams and illustrations. And, like the "Dino Compendium," this is a limited edition work of love, and both books are very readable to boot!

Ryan displays full command and mastery of the subject matter, and indeed, he was granted extraordinary access to Porsche's libraries and inner sanctum of records and materials, which is reflected in the period factory photographs, internal records, and design studies included. Ryan spent well over 5 years researching and preparing "Carrera 2.7," tracked down and spoke with lucky owners of Porsche 2.7 MFIs all over the world, and spent many hours discussing the intricacies and vicissitudes of publishing with Matthias while visiting Matthias in Germany.

The book also includes a consideration of sports car alternatives, including the Dino 246, and includes photos from the June 7, 1975 issue of Motor magazine which featured a comparison between the Azzurra Metallizzato 1973 Dino 246 GT, serial # 06232, and the Lime Green 1975 Carrera 2.7 MFI coupe, 911 560 0112. What I would give to have both of those cars in my garage!

For anyone who owns a Dino and a Porsche 911, and especially an air-cooled 911 of any year, this book is a must-have companion to Matthias Bartz's "Dino Compendium" already sitting on your shelf.
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