{"product_id":"1954-motors-auto-repair-manual-17th-edition","title":"1954 Motor’s Auto Repair Manual 17th Edition Classic Cars 1940 to 1954 Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1954 Motor’s Auto Repair Manual is a substantial illustrated hardcover reference covering American cars built from 1940 through 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 1,000 pages include repair instructions, adjustment information, diagrams, photographs, troubleshooting guidance, and separate sections for many major automobile makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"how to book collections\"\u003e automotive repair manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motor’s Auto Repair Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditorial Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harold F. Blanchard, editor. Ralph Ritchen, managing editor. Arthur J. D’Alessandro, field editor. David Lewis, assistant editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOTOR, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seventeenth Edition, Second Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated hardcover reference book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dust jacket shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white photographs, exploded mechanical diagrams, service instructions, troubleshooting information, car make sections, general service sections, and automatic transmission information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cars built from 1940 through 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Makes Listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, and Willys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 inches by 9 inches by 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pounds 6 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book remains complete, readable, and useful as a mechanical reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs, diagrams, labels, and printed instructions remain clear and legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardcover binding appears sound in the photographed areas and opens well for reference use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book shows shop wear, dust smudges, handling marks, and general surface soiling from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages and endpapers show age toning, scattered spotting, and areas of discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous owner’s name and note are handwritten inside the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book has a noticeable shop smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior cover and spine wear are not fully shown in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge general repair manuals like this placed mechanical diagrams and service information for many car makes into one working shop reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy suits a classic car owner, automotive history reader, mechanic, or collector building a period garage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second printing and broad 1940 through 1954 coverage are clearly identified inside this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like a manual that spent time near real tools, which is worth knowing before choosing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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