Looking for the real Rolf: Porsches, parachutes and PTSD. A short biography of racing expert, Rolf Wütherich. Paperback – March 9, 2026

Rolf Wütherich was born in Germany in 1927 and was one of the first employees of the Porsche company, playing a role in some of its earliest major successes in motorsport, including a memorable class win in Monte Carlo. His life was often overshadowed by his association with the fatal accident of “Actorman” in the United States - an actor about whom too much has already been written. This book instead draws on first hand sources, contemporary reports, and interviews to present Rolf as a “racing expert” and key team member in the development of Porsche’s sporting models, from the early 356 to the iconic 911. Along the way the author encounters racing drivers, family members, loony movie fans, and pointy-shoed salesmen while uncovering the real story of Rolf’s exciting and often tumultuous life. Read more