Porsche 917

Ian Wagstaff is a freelance journalist specialising in motorsport. He has written for numerous magazines in both Europe and the USA, including Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Autosport and Motor Sport. In 2006 he was awarded the Mercedes-Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book The British at Le Mans. He is the author of Haynes's Lotus 72 Manual, McLaren M23 Manual, Maserati 250F Manual and Lotus 49 Manual. He lives in Oxfordshire.

* The Porsche 917 story - brief history of Porsche, design, evolution and racing history of the 917, and subsequent Porsche racing story. * Anatomy - chassis, cockpit, flat-12 engine, transmission, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrics and aerodynamics. * Porsche 917 today - buying, provenance, paperwork, values and insurance, obtaining spare parts, restored Porsche 917 profiles. * Driver's view - racing in period, with recollections from contemporary drivers including Derek Bell, Jackie Oliver and Richard Attwood, plus views from drivers competing in historic racing today. * Mechanic's view -insight from mechanics who tended the cars in period, such as Alan Hearn and Gordon Wingrove, plus views from mechanics running the cars today. * The teams - including JW Automotive, Porsche Salzburg and Roger Penske (Can-Am). * Individual chassis histories - details of each of the chassis built by Porsche. * Appendices - including technical specifications, race results and useful contacts.