Rolf Eden was one of the best-known and most flamboyant figures in Berlin’s nightlife. He became famous throughout Germany as an actor, entertainer, and nightclub owner. Eden made a name for himself as the successful operator of several legendary nightclubs. The “Big Eden,” in particular, became a gathering place for celebrities and artists, turning Eden…
Berlin Motor Books and Michael Schnabl hosted a themed evening titled “35 Years of the Porsche 964 RS” at Lake Ammersee. The guest of honor for the evening was Roland Kussmaul, the developer of the 964 RS. He became world-renowned as one of the best race engineers. During his 36 years at Porsche, there was…
In February 1991, Porsche announced a true sensation to the press: the new 964 RS. The rightful successor to the legendary 1973 Carrera RS was scheduled for launch in the summer of 1991. The 964 RS was exactly the car Porsche enthusiasts had been waiting for: a stripped-down 911 featuring a more powerful engine and…
Roland Kussmaul is considered the “father” of the 964 RS. He became world-famous as a legendary Porsche race engineer and worked at Porsche for over 36 years. Kussmaul began his career in 1969 as a design engineer before being transferred to road testing in 1973. At the request of Peter Falk, Roland Kussmaul was transferred…
Since 1975, the “Turbo” has been the biggest attraction in the world’s most admired 911 series. The Porsche 911 Turbo 964 model generation is, in quality terms, one of the most prestigious the sports car sector has to offer. It is excellently finished down to the smallest detail and is known to be very reliable….
The legendary 356 Speedster had helped Porsche achieve a breakthrough in the American market in the mid-1950s. For many American Porsche enthusiasts, the 356 Speedster marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for the fascinating sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. No wonder Porsche has repeatedly considered reviving the exciting Speedster concept. The first modern-era Porsche Speedster…
The second event organised by Berlin Motor Books to mark the launch of the book *60 Years of the 911 F Model* took place at Boxermotor in Dotternhausen. Christoph Schlagenhauf, head of Boxermotor, showcased a fascinating collection of rare models spanning over 70 years of Porsche history at his venue. Among them were a 356…
One of the greatest rarities of the 964 generation came on the market in 1993. As the 964 RS had sold very well in Europe, it didn’t seem right for the Americans to come away empty-handed. Porsche remembered that the twentieth anniversary of the birth of the 911 Carrera RS in 1973 was just around…
The first stage of the book presentation “60 Years of the 911 F Model” took place at Motorlegenden on Lake Ammersee near Munich. Michael Schnabl welcomed the guests and presented many Porsche highlights from the model years 1965 to 1973 in his showroom loft. The guest of honour for the evening was Alois Ruf, who…
As the star guest of our themed evening, ‘60 Years of the Porsche 911 F Model,’ we will be presenting Alois Ruf and his 901 prototype Quickblau next Saturday. Alois Ruf made history with his manufactory for high-performance automobiles. “Yellowbird” is just one of the keywords: 29 examples of the car were built from 1987…
