This 1954 Motor’s Auto Repair Manual is a substantial illustrated hardcover reference covering American cars built from 1940 through 1954.
Its 1,000 pages include repair instructions, adjustment information, diagrams, photographs, troubleshooting guidance, and separate sections for many major automobile makes.
Details
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Item: Hardcover automotive repair manual
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Title: Motor’s Auto Repair Manual
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Editorial Staff: Harold F. Blanchard, editor. Ralph Ritchen, managing editor. Arthur J. D’Alessandro, field editor. David Lewis, assistant editor.
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Publisher: MOTOR, New York
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Year: 1954
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Edition/Printing: Seventeenth Edition, Second Printing
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Format: Illustrated hardcover reference book
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Dust Jacket: No dust jacket shown
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Pages: 1,000
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Special Features: Black and white photographs, exploded mechanical diagrams, service instructions, troubleshooting information, car make sections, general service sections, and automatic transmission information
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Vehicle Coverage: Cars built from 1940 through 1954
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Car Makes Listed: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, and Willys
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Size: Approximately 11 inches by 9 inches by 2 inches
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Weight: 4 pounds 6 ounces
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- The book remains complete, readable, and useful as a mechanical reference.
- Photographs, diagrams, labels, and printed instructions remain clear and legible.
- The hardcover binding appears sound in the photographed areas and opens well for reference use.
Issues / Wear
- The book shows shop wear, dust smudges, handling marks, and general surface soiling from use.
- Pages and endpapers show age toning, scattered spotting, and areas of discoloration.
- A previous owner’s name and note are handwritten inside the front cover.
- The book has a noticeable shop smell.
- Exterior cover and spine wear are not fully shown in the supplied photos.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Large general repair manuals like this placed mechanical diagrams and service information for many car makes into one working shop reference.
This copy suits a classic car owner, automotive history reader, mechanic, or collector building a period garage display.
The second printing and broad 1940 through 1954 coverage are clearly identified inside this copy.
It looks like a manual that spent time near real tools, which is worth knowing before choosing it.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
