Vintage Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide Lot (1973 to 1979), 8 Pocket Manuals, Codes & Specs (Cutlass / 88 / 98 / F-85 / A-B-C)

Estate-sale mechanic’s toolbox find: eight vintage Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide pocket manuals (1973 to 1979, incl. two 1979s) packed with factory codes for accessories, axles, transmissions, batteries, radiators, tires, and more.

Full Description

Offered is a vintage lot of 8 Oldsmobile “Inspector’s Guide” pocket reference booklets from the 1970s, an estate-sale find from a mechanic’s toolbox drawer. These compact shop manuals are loaded with quick-reference factory code tables used for identification and service/parts verification.

Included (8 total):

  1. 1973 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: F-85 / 88 / 98 Series
  2. 1974 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: Cutlass / 88 / 98 Series
  3. 1975 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series
  4. 1976 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series
  5. 1977 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series
  6. 1978 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series
  7. 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series
  8. 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide: A•B•C Series

What’s inside

  • 1976 UPC accessory codes (tables + descriptions)
  • 1977 tire identification + rear axle codes
  • 1978 B/C car radiators chart + battery listings with part numbers
  • 1979 B/C axle codes + A-car transmissions table (with part numbers/codes)
    …and much more quick-reference data typical of Oldsmobile shop literature.

Size & format

  • Approx. 7" x 4" pocket size
  • Approx. 40 pages each
  • Staple-bound booklets

Condition

Authentic shop-used condition with visible wear from real workshop use: soiling, stains, edge/corner wear, creasing, and handling marks. Some covers show handwritten names. Sold as a vintage lot as found. Please review photos for exact condition details.

Great for: Oldsmobile restorers, Cutlass/Delta 88/98 enthusiasts, GM literature collectors, mechanic ephemera collectors, and garage/shop display.

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This lot of eight 1973 to 1979 Inspector’s Guides came out of a mechanic’s toolbox with the factory code tables intact, and it suits an Oldsmobile restorer’s shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.

If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.

Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description. 

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  • Photo-verified condition, no surprises
  • Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
  • Ships in 2 business days
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Questions buyers ask

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