Derek bell porsche book

A multiple winner at le mans and daytona this book takes you through the details of. Derek bell book all my porsche races porter press porter. Jun 18, 2018 fivetime le mans winner derek bell joins motor sports joe dunn and jack phillips to introduce his new book, all my porsche races, and look back on his time with porsche. Each book has been indiviually signed by derek bell, mbe and honorary porsche club member. The authors give the reader a personal insight in the experiences derek bell had at. Last but not least the edition includes a copy of derek bells insightful book all my porsche races. In stock nowdesign ethoswe worked very closely with derek bell mbe with this watch, as it had to represent him and what he would naturally seek to wear. Derek bell, richard heseltine 9781907085659 boeken. Derek bell is britains most successful sports car driver. In this new 276page book, bell collaborates with renowned motorsport author richard heseltine to give the reader a very personal insight into his experiences racing for the legendary german marque. In what is sure to be one of the highlights of the event at bicester heritage later this month, bell will drive a glorious 1965 short wheelbase porsche 911 on the shows demonstration track.

The book is wonderfully illustrated with a text that shows the best racers had far less to do with luck than preparation, attitude and skill. Derek bell on what it was like to drive the porsche 718. The championship was contested over an eleven race series which ran from 6 march to 20 november 1988. Jun 07, 2018 observer series, june 7, 2018 a new book offers an insight into the porsche races of fivetimes le mans winner derek bell from pagham. This site uses cookies to function, by continuing to use this site we assume you accept this. Thanks to derek bell for taking the time to reflect on his experience piloting the porsche rs 60 that won the targa florio with hans herrmann at the wheel in. He first raced for porsche in 1971 as part of the famous jwa factory team. Overview derek bells name became inextricably linked with that of porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. Derek bell is one of the survivors from 1960s motorsport, who made a real name for himself in endurance racing for over a twenty years driving primarily for porsche but also other top teams from the late 1960s through to the 1990s.

Included in the 24h le mans winning porsche cars collection is derek bell s latest book, all my porsche races. The 24h le mans winning porsche cars collection derek bell. Five times le mans winner, three times daytona 24 winner and the two times world sports car champion, is regarded as one of the greatest sports car and endurance racing drivers of his era. Oct 08, 20 legendary formula one driver derek bell, on driving the porsche 917 very, very fast. Porsche 956 driven by derek bell at goodwood 2011 youtube. In his book you can read what he thinks about motor racing politics, porsche. High speed stability was not part of the 917s accessories, and with 630 horsepower and a weight of only 1800 pounds, it was faster than the formula one cars of the era. Recently he appeared in a video to drive the targa florio in a porsche 718 rs60 to promote the brandnew porsche 718 boxster. Derek bells name became inextricably linked with that of porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. Over the course of his long and hugely successful career, derek bells name became inextricably linked to porsche. This is a list of porsche books that are in the liebe zu ihm love for porsche library. Bonhams forecasts this significant 928 to fetch between. Derek bell is one of motorsports bestknown and bestloved ambassadors. Derek reginald bell mbe born 31 october 1941 in pinner, middlesex, england is a british racing driver.

Most renowned for his enormous success in sportscars, he was also a force to be reckoned with in singleseaters, competing in formula three, formula two and. Part of the porsche by design exhibit, october 12, 20 through january 20, 2014 at the north carolina museum. The authors give the reader a personal insight in the experiences derek bell had racing cars like the porsche 917, or the extremely succesful and iconic porsche 956 and porsche 962. Royal automobile club talk show in association with motor. Observer series, june 7, 2018 a new book offers an insight into the porsche races of fivetimes le mans winner derek bell from pagham. Derek bell and renowned motorsport author richard heseltine document each and every race that he drove for porsche, offering a fascinating and very personal insight into a golden era for the marque and for sportscar racing in general. Every now and then he shows up for autograph sessions. May 15, 2019 the new book by porsche racing legend derek bell, with author richard heseltine, is filled with amazing unpublished photographs and stories. Derek bell talks the 917, 956 and 962 a conversation with the fivetime le mans winner on the 917 and 956962 race cars, and the late al holbert. Included in the 24h le mans winning porsche cars collection is derek bells latest book, all my porsche races. With the 718 boxster hitting showrooms this june, porsche has been playing up the new fourcylinder cars connection to one of the automakers historic racers in this case the 1960 718 rs60 spyder. Books on porsche are not a rarity, but what makes this book unique is the inclusion of a cd that contains the stereophonic reproductions of thirty of porsche s engines, starting with the first porsche, the no. Porsche racing legend, derek bell, talks to us about his memories of le mans while racing the famous porsche 956 and 962. The 24h le mans winners opus collection derek bell edition.

In 1969, the porsche 917 was a scary bit of racecar. Whether the book is model specific, more general or about important races or tours, they all. Over the course of his long and hugely successful career, derek bells name became inextricably linked to porsche among countless other victories the british ace won the le mans 24h four times for the legendary german marque. Sep 19, 2011 so put down your e book and get a copy of derek bell, my racing life. Oct 30, 2017 peter schutz, the porsche executive who saved the 911, has died. Derek bell all my porsche races by derek bell and richard. It was almost like getting into an austin healey sprite. Simply click on the book title links below and quote the discount code prr10 when you order your copys of any or all of these books.

Among countless other victories, the british ace won the le mans 24 hours four times for the legendary german marque, the daytona 24 hours three times, and he twice claimed the. Derek bell always had a strong relationship with porsche. All my porsche races richard heseltine, derek bell on. Derek bell mbe porsche le mans winner in 1981, 1982, 1986 and 1987 and nick tandy porsche le mans winner in. Derek bell s name became inextricably linked to porsche. Derek bell mbe porsche le mans winner in 1981, 1982, 1986 and 1987 and nick tandy porsche le mans winner in 2015. Porsche celebrates british le mans winners with three 911. As a result, we have negotiated a valuable porsche book discount offer of 10% with porter press international on the purchase of any of the four books listed below. All my porsche races by richard heseltine hardcover. We consider each of these books as worthwhile having. Most renowned for his enormous success in sportscars, he was also a force to be reckoned with in singleseaters, competing in formula three, formula two and grand prix racing. May 31, 2018 derek bells name became inextricably linked with that of porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. The full story of bells career with porsche, from the fearsome 917 to the iconic 956, 962 and 911.

It really is special to be a part of the porsche family. Everything about the 718 boxster feels like a porsche. When you start with a porsche 917, you would think that the only way was downhill but this fascinating book gives a driverseye view not only of. The new book by porsche racing legend derek bell, with author richard heseltine, is filled with amazing unpublished photographs and stories. In sportscar racing, he won the le mans 24 hours five times, the daytona 24 three times and the world sportscar championship twice. With jacky icxk and derek bell at the wheel, the 936. Among countless other victories, the british ace won the le mans 24 hours four times for the legendary german marque, the daytona 24 hours three times, and he twice claimed the world sportscar championship. Derek bell has sat behind the wheel of a porsche over twohundred times in his illustrious racing career.

The 1988 world sportscar championship season was the 36th season of fia world sportscar championship motor racing. The porsche comes with a personalised 928 cs book no. All my porsche races, derek bell collaborates with richard heseltine to bring report of each and any of the races derek bell raced at the wheel of a porsche. Derek bell with a number of the porsche 956s and 962s he drove during his racing career postracing career edit bell was hired as chairman for the spectre r42 super car project between 1996 and its demise in 1997.

Derek bell has 26 books on goodreads with 81 ratings. Finally a superb autobiography by derek bell, one of the true heroes of international sports car racing in the glory days of motorsport. Peter schutz, the porsche executive who saved the 911, has. The iconic colours were added to a deep black dial to bring the watch alive. All my porsche races, derek bell collaborates with richard heseltine to bring report of each and any of the races.

This stunning collection of 19 art prints contains beautifully. Derek bells british legends edition porsche 911 carrera 4. The case has been made with a very 70s feel so it would almost feel at home in the film le mans he appeared in with steve mcqueen. Derek bells twentyyear professional motor racing career has embraced a wider. Dec 18, 2017 derek bell has sat behind the wheel of a porsche over twohundred times in his illustrious racing career. Derek bells name has become inextricably linked to porsche. That was already true back in 1971, when he shared a porsche 917 with jo siffert. Jul 31, 2018 derek bells name became inextricably linked with that of porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. Derek bell drives 718 rs60 on targa florio course tuesday, may 10, 2016 the latest project by petrolicious features le manswinning porsche racer derek bell at the wheel, and it might just be the most exciting and fascinating film about both old and new 718s weve seen. Illustrated with superb images from the porsche archive as well as derek bells own collection. Fivetime le mans winner derek bell joins motor sports joe dunn and jack phillips to introduce his new book, all my porsche races, and look back. It featured the 1988 fia world sports prototype championship which was open to fia group c and group c2 cars and to imsa gtp, gtx, gto and gtu cars.

Digging into derek bell s porsche story there was a time a few years back when i thought that whatever media we consumed would be done so via a combination of laptops, desktops, tablets, telephones and ereaders. Buy derek bell all my porsche races online now books. Among countless other victories, the british ace won the le mans 24 hours four times for the. Oct 10, 2017 porsche celebrates british le mans winners with three 911 special editions. Illustrated with superb images from the porsche archive as well as derek bell s own collection. Schutz came to porsche in 1981, saved the company, and championed the 959. Part of the porsche by design exhibit, october 12, 20 through january 20. Derek bell and the porsche 924 gtp restored by porsche classic partners in the uk, at the transaxle parade at the 2016 avd oldtimer grand prix. He raced 26 times in le mans, winning five times and four times in a porsche.

Originale 02 the porsche classic catalog dear reader, derek bell. These 5 books belong on every porsche enthusiasts shelf. Legendary formula one driver derek bell, on driving the porsche 917 very, very fast. Porsche books motor books porter press international.

The book is divided into parts which group the different cars that bell drove, into eras such as the 917 and 935, then the group c years and so. The latest project by petrolicious features le manswinning porsche racer derek bell at the wheel, and it might just be the most exciting and fascinating film about both old and new 718s weve. Coachbuilt cars exceptional cars great cars porter profiles scrapbooks ultimate editions editions. May 09, 2016 it was almost like getting into an austin healey sprite. Over the course of his long and hugely successful career, derek bell s name became inextricably linked to porsche among countless other victories the british ace won the le mans 24h four times for the legendary german marque. Peter schutz, the porsche executive who saved the 911, has died. The authors give the reader a personal insight in the experiences derek bell had at race tracks all over the globe. Whether the book is model specific, more general or about important races or tours, they all contain information a porsche fan could be interested in. Porsche celebrates british le mans winners with three 911 special editions. Four of those times resulted in le mans wins, cementing porsches reputation as the undisputed kings of endurance racing. With all major motorsport activities on hold or cancelled, and. Thorsons publishing group ltd, denington estate, wellingborough, northamptonshire nn8 2ro. Discount prices on books by derek bell, including titles like derek bell.