Dr. Brett Johnson

The first book published The 911 & 912 Porsche, a Restorer's Guide to Authenticity is still available, as are sixteen subsequent titles. By far our most popular title, The 356 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide and now in its third revision. Not bad when you consider only about 76,000 356s were built!

We also manufacture several arcane parts for 356 Porsches, all inspired by the needs of Brett Johnson, who couldn't find needed components for his collection of three 1951 Porsches. And these cars were indeed quite needy!

Chassis #10712

Chassis #5142

Chassis #5430

1951 coupe, chassis #10712 is now being raced on the vintage circuit primarily in the Midwest. Its restoration from $150 parts car to a quite respectable racer was chronicled in European Car magazine from 1993 - 1997.

1951 Gläser cabriolet, chassis #5142's restoration has been covered in Excellence magazine beginning in April 1998. Its incredibly poor condition was reflected by its purchase price, a pair of 911 H1 headlights. The above coupe was originally purchased because it had a steering wheel that could be used on the cabriolet.

1951 coupe, #5430 still is sitting in the barn looking much as it did when purchased in 1976. Ironically, this $400 find was in far better condition and more complete than the two cars above. It is a factory updated car with conflicting 1951 and 1953 features. Its future is unknown at this time.

We are always looking for interesting automotive and motorsports manuscripts for possible publication. If you have such a work, please submit table of contents and sample chapter by mail to:

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