{"product_id":"rainer-w-schlegelmilch","title":"Rainer W. Schlegelmilch","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, \u003cstrong\u003eRainer W. Schlegelmilch\u003c\/strong\u003e had his first  experience of motorsport – the 1,000 km at the Nürburgring – and it was  this that sparked a lifelong passion for both \u003cstrong\u003ePorsche\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eracing\u003c\/strong\u003e that still burns today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning  in 1963, this wholly captivating collection of breathtaking shots  transports you to another time and another world, taking you on a  journey through the history of Porsche endurance racing, from Le Mans to  Monza, via the Targa Florio and Spa-Francorchamps. And with his own  words accompanying the pictures, Schlegelmilch shows and tells  fascinating stories from track and trackside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally, \u003cstrong\u003ethe cars are the heroes of this book\u003c\/strong\u003e –  there’s a genuine love of Porsche cars on these pages, a real  admiration in pictures for each evolution of the legendary designs. From  the purpose-built prototypes of the mid-60s – the 550, 718, RS and RSK  models – followed by the more powerful 907 and 908, and through to  arguably the most iconic racing car designs of all time, the 917, the  962 and of course the ageless 911, this is Schlegelmilch’s pictorial love letter to his own \"Porsche Racing Moments\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe  pays tribute to each of them with his unique zoom technique, that  converts the movement and phenomenal speed of the racing cars into a  totally absorbing and almost dizzying feast of depth and energy. Whether  it’s in black and white or colour, it’s as if you can feel the rush of  air on your face as the cars speed by.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut while this book is \u003cstrong\u003eperfect for those who live and breathe Porsche\u003c\/strong\u003e,  there’s more to it than the cars. From the shots of experienced teams  to the drivers deep in conversation, from the greasy hands of the  mechanics tinkering under the hood to the stained and cracked track,  Schlegelmilch takes you to the real racing world, behind the glamour and  into the dusty, oil-scented universe of motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57510110953845,"sku":"9783754401347","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9783754401347.jpg?v=1787130435","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/rainer-w-schlegelmilch","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}