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This large-format softcover piece features black-and-white photos, campus views, student life, automotive labs, Board of Regents portraits, and mid-century graphic design.
∙ Title: Appointment to Opportunity
∙ Publisher: General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan
∙ Year: 1952
∙ Format: Stapled softcover booklet
∙ Pages: 26
∙ Size: 11" x 8.5"
∙ Genre: Automotive History, Technical Education, Corporate Ephemera
∙ Subject: General Motors Institute, cooperative education, engineering, dealer training, student life
∙ Material: Paper
∙ Color: Black, cream, pale green, sepia back cover
∙ ISBN: None
Notes: Amazingly good condition for its age. Light cover wear, mild edge/corner wear, age toning to pages, and gentle handling marks. Interior pages are clean, readable, and nicely illustrated.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
Near Fine = minimal wear. Very Good = light visible wear. Good = moderate wear but complete/readable. Fair = heavy wear, flaws, or repairs.
A sharp piece for collectors of GM history, Flint Michigan memorabilia, mid-century automotive advertising, or technical education ephemera. The cover alone has that wonderfully serious 1950s “your future begins at the factory gate” energy.
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.
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.