A good read for all sports car fans. Auto Express It is a luxury product befitting the brand. Practical Classics Told by a leading marque authority, this is the definitive story of Porsche's affordable roadster from prototype stage to 2004 ... belongs on the bookshelf of any true Porsche enthusiast Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) Brian Long has written copious books on the the models of Porsche and each one is authoritative and informative, with this latest effort covering the 986 (Mk1) Porsche Boxster continuing that trend. tkc (Totalkitcar)
Born in Coventry, once the heart of the British motor industry, Brian Long is a professional writer with a passion for vintage and sporting machinery. A trained mechanical engineer and a long-term owner of both the MX-5 and rotary Mazdas, he has had a strong connection with Mazda products for well over a decade.Married to Miho, and with two children (Louis and Sophie-Mercedes), Brian now lives just outside Tokyo, and spends much of his free time with Thoroughbred horses. He has had over 60 books published, including many works on Japanese marques.