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Our Library - The "Vault"

Our mission is to collect and preserve current and past automotive historical information and to build a reference library for the automotive enthusiast. Thus, the "Vault" is our Library and information treasure chest. Inside, you will find  our Tech Section, Factory Publications, Car Brochures and Advertisements and a Magazine Archive - all ready for you to view and/or download.

If you want to view the items in the Library by brand, click here to go to Brand Central.

Click on the Categories of Information to See What We Have!
We add to the Vault constantly - check "latest uploads" (upper left).
Tech Stuff
 Access the Tech Section. This Section contains compiled technical articles, detailed information on each make and model car and featured articles as well as technical tidbits. This is collated and reditied from multiple sources, much like Wikipedia. It is stored by manufacturer. make and model. The information is stored as a file that you can download in PDF format.
Technical Journals
 Download Factory Published Materials.  This Section contains reprints of materials originally published by the Manufacturers (Factories) to assist you in the modification, repair, and enhancement of vehicles - for example, Chassis Service Manuals. The information is stored as a file that you can download in PDF format. All have been designed to print out in the original size or are formatted for printing on your home printer, where possible.
Olds F88 Intro
 See the Photo Archive. The Photo Archive Section is a "picture" of automotive history seen through the eyes of professional and amateur photographers. It includes images of cars, buildings/structures, personalities and auto-related events and activities. You may view the photos full-size; see them in a "slide show" and/or rate your favorite photos.
See the Magazine Archive. The Magazine Archive holds extracted articles (high-quality, page-by-page images) culled from automotive magazines spanning from the 40's to the present. The information is stored as a file that you can download in PDF format.
Brochures
 Pull Down Your Favorite Brochure. The Brochure Bonanza holds high-quality, page-by-page images of manufacturer's automotive brochures spanning from the 40's to the present. The information is stored as a file that you can download in PDF format.
Ad Collection
 Check Out Our Period Ads. The Advertisement Collection is a collection of high-quality images of manufacturer's automotive advertisements spanning from the 40's to the present. The information is stored as a file that you can download in PDF format.