The Definitive 4-cam Book

Porsche Enthusiasts:

We are hard at work on the definitive book on Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, his 4-cam motor, and the 4-cam Porsche cars. The story of Furhmann's involvement with Porsche is told, and the history of the 4-cam motor in its various iterations is revealed. All car types - production and race cars - that received Fuhrmann's famous 4-cam motor are thoroughly examined.

To the extent possible, the book will trace the race history of each race car type and specific car. Every 4-cam equipped car and, with a few exceptions on the race side, every 4-cam motor is listed as well. You'll see many previously unpublished photos from the time when these 4-cam cars were originally raced (1954-1965).

On the production car side, all cars slated for 4-cams motors that didn't receive them are listed (not just the GT pushrod Speedsters), plus the S-90 GTs. And we'll include detailed information on all spare chassis.

Several mysteries will be resolved, including the following:

• What became of the spare 550 chassis? 718 chassis?
• What happened to Annie Bousquet's 550s?
• Which 550s did von Neumann own? Did one really come up from South America?
• What is the story of the 550 Buckelwagens and what happened to them?
• What is the story of the Le Mans and post Le Mans pre-production 550s?
  

Completion of this comprehensive volume is projected for late 2010 or early 2011. Roughly 500 pages in length and available in limited, numbered-edition format only, it is set to become the de facto standard reference on 4-cam cars and motors. Only as many as are pre-sold will go to print with a maximum set at 1,000*. All books will be numbered and author-signed. The price is expected to be $750 (plus shipping & handling) with.payment required approximately three months prior to printing.

We have received an enthusiastic response to this project from owners of our previous titles: Porsche Speedster Typ 540: Quintessential Sports Car and Speedster 50th Anniversary: Celebration of an Icon. The decision to go forward with the Furhmann 4-cam book will - to some extent - depend on your interest and commitment. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to reserve a copy. You will be proud to be one of the few to own a copy of this very special book.

Steve Heinrichs
RStephen356@aol.com


Notes:
1) The first 25 numbers are reserved, as are some special numbers like 356, 550, 718, 787, and 904. Nonetheless, we will pre-assign numbers as people express definitive interest.
2) The books will be available exclusively from Big Lake Media, Inc. with a limit of two copies per person.
3) Statistical data for this book is not provided by any former or current employee of Porsche. While extreme lengths are taken to authenticate all material, there is no guarantee of accuracy.
*Exclusive of no more than 25 additional copies of a 'limited', limited edition.

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