Pontiac Automobile User’s Guide Manual (1937) — Original Owner Handbook, 94 Pages

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A genuine piece of Pontiac history: this 1937 Automobile User’s Guide is the kind of slim, practical booklet that lived in gloveboxes and garages—now perfect for collectors, restorers, and vintage auto decor.

Details

∙ Title: The Automobile User’s Guide — A Handbook for Pontiac Owners
∙ Year: 1937
∙ Issued by: Pontiac Motor Company (Owner’s Service Dept.), Pontiac, Michigan
∙ Length: 94 pages
∙ Approx. size: 8.5" x 5" x ~0.5" thick
∙ Cover design: charcoal/black with red type and a cream/gold grille graphic

What you’ll find inside: break-in guidance, starting + driving basics, parking tips, winter driving, fuel-saving notes, tires, lubrication, cooling system, electrical system, clutch, transmission, brakes, accessories, and a preventive maintenance plan

Condition

∙ Cover shows visible wear from age (scuffs, rub marks, and spotting)
∙ Corners/edges are worn, with small chips/losses at a few corners
∙ Pages are evenly age-toned, readable, and illustrated
∙ Handwritten notation appears on the title page (see photos)
∙ Best described as well-loved vintage: authentic, complete, and display-worthy

Shipping & Trust
∙ Ships in 1 business day
∙ Packed with care (because vintage paper deserves it)
∙ Free U.S. shipping on $35+

If you’re building a Pontiac shelf, restoring a classic, or hunting for a gift that feels personal—this is the kind of find that makes people stop scrolling.

Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show minor signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact piece you’ll receive — please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.