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Old Car Brochures
Despite the rise of two other digital archives, the folks at the Old Car Manual Project still offer the best all-around source of marketing materials about American cars. It’s true that the Old Car Brochures […]
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Old Cars Weekly
This multi-media outlet focuses on practical information for collectors. The free-access website includes practical resources such as a calendar of events (such as cruises, car shows and auctions), a museum directory and articles about restorations. They […]
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Packard Info
This website offers a wide range of information about Packards, including an excellent listing of books and a collection of brochures. Packard Info Free access
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Petrolicious
The history portion of this site is gearhead oriented but occasionally has interesting content. The quality of writing and photography are first rate. For example, here’s a fun article by Dan Kahn (2018) about restoring […]
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PickupTrucks.com
I haven’t spent much time at this website, but it appears to do a workmanly job of covering industry news as well as posting the occasional history piece, such as one I drew upon for a photo feature on […]
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Vintage Ad Browser
The car section of this website posts advertisements dating back to 1870. The collection has many gaps but it is worth checking. Ads can be bought on eBay. Vintage Ad Browser Free access