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Publisher: Chilton Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Format: Hardcover
Edition: 36th Year (1965)
Genre: Automotive Reference / Service Manual / Automotive History
đź–‹ Description:
A 1965 hardcover edition of Chilton's Flat Rate and Parts Manual (36th Year), published by the Chilton Company. More than just a repair reference, this vintage manual provides an authentic snapshot of the automotive industry during the mid-1960s, including factory flat-rate labor times, replacement parts information, and service standards for a wide range of American automobiles. The 1965 edition was published as the manual's 36th annual volume.
Today, these manuals offer a fascinating look at 1960s automotive repair practices and original parts pricing, making them valuable not only to mechanics and restorers but also to collectors of transportation history and vintage automobilia.
đź“– Condition (Good):
- Binding secure
- Moderate shelf and edge wear consistent with age
- Pages clean and readable with expected age toning
- Solid hardcover reference copy
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✨ Collector Notes:
- 1965 (36th Year) Edition
- Published by the Chilton Company
- Excellent historical reference for factory labor times and vintage automotive parts pricing
- Desirable for classic car restorers, automotive historians, mechanics, and collectors of vintage garage literature
🏷 Beneath the Binding:
Curated with care for vintage and collectible book lovers—bringing automotive history, practical knowledge, and timeless printed works together with honesty, transparency, and a love for classic works.
