VINTAGE 1948 THOMPSON REPAIR TUNE-UP MANUAL LOT - 15 BOOKS NEAR COMPLETE SET
For your consideration is a fantastic, near-complete master lot of original 1948 Thompson Repair and Tune-Up Manuals. Published by the Thompson Products Technical Library of Cleveland, Ohio, these manuals were the trusted, go-to resource for independent garage mechanics during the golden era of post-WWII American motoring.
This lot includes 14 of the 16 core Passenger Car Series volumes, missing only Volumes 4 and 13. However, this set features a wonderful bonus: the original 1948 Vol. 13 Plymouth Technical Library Supplement, which helps bridge the gap for Plymouth collectors! This is a highly collectible and incredibly detailed reference set that would look spectacular on any classic car garage shelf, workshop bench, or automotive literature collection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INCLUDED VOLUMES
* Publisher: Thompson Products Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio)
* Era / Publication Year: 1948
* Total Pieces Included: 15 (14 core manuals + 1 technical supplement)
* Included Volumes:
- Vol. 1: Buick
- Vol. 2: Cadillac / LaSalle
- Vol. 3: Chevrolet
- Vol. 5: De Soto
- Vol. 6: Dodge
- Vol. 7: Ford / Mercury
- Vol. 8: Hudson
- Vol. 9: Kaiser / Frazer / Crosley
- Vol. 10: Lincoln / Zephyr / Nash
- Vol. 11: Oldsmobile
- Vol. 12: Packard
- Vol. 14: Pontiac
- Vol. 15: Studebaker
- Vol. 16: Willys / Americar / Jeep
- Vol. 13 Supplement: 1948 Plymouth (P15-C & P15-S Models)
CONDITION
* Packaging: Each manual is individually housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve to keep them clean, safe, and organized.
* Interior Pages: The pages are remarkably clean, crisp, and fully readable. Diagrams, specifications, and text remain sharp and highly usable for restoration reference.
* Overall Wear: These are authentic, vintage garage manuals and show light, age-appropriate wear. You will find typical handling wear, occasional minor smudges on the covers, and gentle age-toning to the paper. Volume 7 (Ford/Mercury) shows some localized water-staining on the front cover (please see photos), but the pages inside remain fully intact and legible. No major tears or missing pages were noted during inspection.
TRANSACTIONAL AND RETURN POLICIES
* Shipping: We package our vintage literature with care to ensure safe transit. This entire lot will be shipped securely in a sturdy box via trackable USPS Media Mail. Shipping costs are paid by the buyer.
* Return Terms: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. A standard 30-day return policy is offered. Because this is a curated group, returns are accepted for the entire 15-piece lot only. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
