{"product_id":"vintage-motor-life-magazines-bundle-of-3-1954-1955-1961","title":"Vintage Motor Life Magazine Lot of 3 — April 1954, Oct 1955, Feb 1961 | Road Tests, Concept Cars, Racing Coverage, Automotive Magazine","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eBunldle of three punchy, photo-heavy issues of \u003cstrong data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eMotor Life\u003c\/strong\u003e—the kind of midcentury car journalism that’s equal parts road-test nerdy and pure garage-day eye candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eYou’ll get \u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eApril 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e (GM’s “cars for tomorrow” + turbine talk), \u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"469\"\u003eOctober 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e (1956 Lincoln first driver’s report + Bonneville speed headlines), and \u003cstrong data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eFebruary 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e (Riverside GP coverage + road tests including Hot Chevy, Fiat Abarth, Mercedes 220-S).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eThese are \u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"672\"\u003ephoto-verified\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible \u003cstrong data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"704\"\u003ecover staining and wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the interiors show great period photos and information. Packed with care, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eships in 1 business day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage magazines (set of 3 issues)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"929\"\u003e11 × 9 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper (magazine format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color covers; black-and-white interior photography (photo-shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1119\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eApril 1954 \/ October 1955 \/ February 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eAutomotive\u003ca title=\"Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\"\u003e Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Car History \u0026amp; Road Tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e66 pages (Apr 1954), 66 pages (Oct 1955), 82 pages (Feb 1961)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eApril 1954 Motor Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover highlights include “\u003cstrong data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003eGM’s Nine Cars for Tomorrow\u003c\/strong\u003e,” plus GM turbine car design coverage and road-test teasers (Buick Century \/ Chevrolet).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eOctober 1955 Motor Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e “\u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003e1956 Lincoln—First Driver’s Report\u003c\/strong\u003e,” plus “\u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e403 MPH at Bonneville\u003c\/strong\u003e,” and “New Sport Wagon for $998” on the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003eFebruary 1961 Motor Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e “\u003cstrong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eRacing’s Elite Clash at Riverside GP\u003c\/strong\u003e,” “Championship Trail: 1960 Finale,” and road tests listed on cover (Hot Chevy, Fiat Abarth, Mercedes 220-S). Interior spreads show classic road-test layouts and strong period photography (photo-shown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eStains on covers\u003c\/strong\u003e (per notes; visible in photos), Found in a garage with general edge\/corner wear from age and handling. Interiors appear complete in the photos shown, with lots of clean, sharp black-and-white images and readable text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2580\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2580\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2411\" data-start=\"2408\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003eAbout the “Author” \/ Publication: Motor Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003eMotor Life was a classic American car magazine known for road tests, engineering takes, and coverage of new models—basically a monthly snapshot of what drivers and gearheads cared about in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003eIf you like your car history with real period photos (and that unmistakable midcentury layout), this trio delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48076575113471,"sku":"D2-T5-2216","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Three_vintage_Motor_Life_magazines.jpg?v=1768927288","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-motor-life-magazines-bundle-of-3-1954-1955-1961","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}