Classic Editions
Simple but elegant version of our books.
With all the attention to detail you would expect from Porter Press, these cloth-bound books are presented in a dust jacket and printed on high quality paper to reflect the magnificent illustrations in each volume.Derek Bell - All my Porsche races
Over the course of his long and hugely successful career, Derek Bell’s name became inextricably linked to Porsche. Among countless other vict...
View full detailsThe First Three Shelby Cobras - The sports cars that changed the game
The story of three cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962. This is the fourth book in the Exceptional Cars ser...
View full detailsAlfa Romeo Monza - The autobiography of the celebrated 2211130
Signed by Mick Walsh The remarkable history of an Alfa Romeo Monza Includes its characterful drivers and owners, some with life stories worthy of ...
View full detailsFord GT40 Mark II - The remarkable history of 1016
This book tells the story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. P/1016 This was one of the trio of cars that crossed the finishing line together at Le ...
View full detailsFord GT40 - The autobiography of 1075
This sumptuous book tells the story of one of the world’s most important racing cars. Always raced in Gulf’s iconic blue-and-orange colours, this ...
View full detailsAustin-Healey 3000 - The Story of DD 300
Porter Profiles throws the spotlight on one of the most successful Big Healeys of all time. Written by Simon Ham Registered UJB 143, it was a works...
View full detailsLotus 18 - The autobiography of Stirling Moss’s ‘912’
SOLD OUT The story of the Lotus 18 in which Stirling Moss achieved two of his most famous Grand Prix victories. Tenth Book in the Great Cars Series...
View full detailsThe Le Mans Model Collection 1949-2009
Every car that raced at Le Mans over six decades This trilogy of books comprises every single car that raced at Le Mans between 1949 and 2009 – ove...
View full detailsJaguar C-type - The autobiography of XKC 051
A story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Man...
View full detailsStirling Moss - The Definitive Biography, Volume 1
A biography worthy of Britain's greatest racing driver. Stirling Moss is one of the greatest sportsman of all time. He was successful in all forms ...
View full detailsThe XK Files: 120, by Jennifer Barker (children's book)
A magical children's story about a boy, his grandpa and a classic car - a Jaguar XK 120 By Jennifer Barker Whilst at a holiday cottage in Cornwa...
View full detailsFerrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase - 2119 GT - Signed by Ross Brawn
SOLD OUT The Autobiography of 2119 GT, by Doug Nye The fourth ‘Great Cars’ book, featuring four chapters by Ross Brawn, current owner of the car th...
View full detailsJaguar Lightweight E-type - Signed by Brian Redman
Great Cars Series No1. By Philip Porter - copies specially signed by Brian Redman Only 2 copies signed by Brian Redman remaining The first in...
View full detailsJaguar Lightweight E-type - Signed by Brian Johnson of AC/DC
Special Signed Edition - Great Cars Series No1 The first in the acclaimed ‘Great Cars’ series, telling the story of the car that took part in this...
View full detailsUltimate E-type – the Competition Cars - Signed by Peter Sutcliffe
SOLD OUT Twice named Book of the Year, at the British Sports Book Awards 2012 and the Octane International Motoring Awards 2011. Signed by racing ...
View full detailsUltimate E-type - The Competition Cars (Classic Edition)
Lightweight Es are the ultimate E-types, and this is the ultimate book on these charismatic cars. This is the full story of the competition E-t...
View full detailsJaguar Scrapbook
SOLD OUT This Jaguar book skillfully presents an eclectic mix of historical narrative, personal interviews, big Jaguar names and original source ma...
View full detailsE-type Definitive History - (Second Edition)
This is an updated edition of a classic book that was first published in 1989 and remained in print for 20 years. The E-type was, and still is, a ...
View full detailsOriginal Jaguar XK - The Restorer's Guide
Reprinted third edition of this perennial best-seller. After five reprints, this book has established itself as the XK bible. More than 50 XKs hav...
View full detailsE-type Jaguar DIY Restoration & Maintenance
A Complete DIY restoration of an E-type Jaguar An expert could not have written this book. Experts start with knowledge and experience, and so in...
View full detailsPorsche 917 - The autobiography of 917-023
This most important Porsche 917 of all – the one that gave Porsche its first victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The second book in the Great Cars ...
View full detailsJohn Egan - Saving Jaguar
John Egan arrived at Jaguar Cars in April 1980, newly appointed as Chief Executive. The company's very survival was in grave doubt. In fact, the s...
View full detailsFerrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase - The autobiography of 2119 GT
SOLD OUT The story of the finest example of a glorious breed of Ferrari, the 250 GT Short Wheelbase. The 250 GT Short Wheelbase combined a great en...
View full detailsJaguar D-type - The autobiography of XKD 504
The story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. By Philip Porter &am...
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