1905-1913 1912 Reo Cadillac Winton Overland Willys Oldsmobile Early Auto manual

Description: Up for consideration is this nice Original 1912 edition of The Automobile Instructor, by Clyde H. Pratt, the President of the Cleveland Automotive School Company (copyright 1912 by Shrewsbury Press). This 255 page hard bound book is profusely illustrated with drawings, pictures and diagrams, andis in condition which is amazing for a book that is almost 103 years old. Its 16 lessons covers all things mechanical for those cars of that era like: Ambassador, American, Anderson, Apperson 8, Auburn, Beggs, Biddle, Brewster, Buick, Cadillac, Case, Claimers, Chalmers, Champion, Chandler, Chevrolet, Cleveland, Climber, Cole, Columbia, Comet, Crawford, Crew-Elkhart, Cunningham, Daniels, Davis, Dixie Flyer, Dodge Bros., Derris, Dort, Driggs, Duesenberg, DuPont, Durant, Earl, Elcar, Elgin, Essex, Falcon, Ferris, Franklin Frontenac, Gardner, Grant, Goodspeed, H.C.S., Handley Knight, Hanson, Hatfield, Haynes, Holmes, Hudson, Hupmobile, Jackson, Jordan, King, Kissel, Kline Kar, Kurtz, Lafayette, Leach, Lexington, Liberty, Lincoln, Locomobile, Maibohn, Marmon, Maxwell, Macfarlan, Mercer, Merit, Meteor, Mitchell, Murray-Mac, Nash, National, Noma, Norwalk, Oakland, Ogren 6, Oldsmobile, Overland, Packard, Paige, Pan American, Parenti, Paterson, Peerless, Piedmont, Pierce Arrow, Pilot, Porter, Premier, Raleigh, Ranger, RV Knight, REO, ReVere, Rickenbaker, Roamer, Rock Falls, Rolls Royce, Saxon, Sayers, Seneca, Standard 8, Stanwood, Stearns Knight, Stevens, Stevens Duryea, Studebaker, Stutz, Templer, Tulsa, Velie, Vogue, Westcott, Wills St. Claire, Willys Knight, Winther 6, and Winton 6 The chapters (lessons) include detail instruction or information on: The Four Cycle Engine, The Two Cycle Engine, Carburetion, Ignition- Principle, Ignition- Theory, Transmission, Axles, Bearings, Lubrication, Tires, Equipment, Auto Troubles, Starting Systems, How to Drive & Care for Your Car, and finally...Engine Mounting/Grades/Horsepower/S.A.E. Standards. There is even a chapter with review questions. If you have an old classic car from 1905 to 1912, or if you are an avid collector of auto literature,you will find this book a real treasure. The way it is written really brings you back in time to those auto pioneer days. Contrary to the Title, this is not a book on how to become an "automobile instructor"! This is one of the first repair manuals to come out. This is in Excellent Plus shape. Clyde H. Pratt, born 1880 in Chesterson, Ohio,, died 1940 in Bratenahl, Cuyahoga, Ohio -Occupation: Consulting Engineer (Principal at Automotive School in 1908, manager of Automotive School in 1920)Payment and Shipping Details: I ship media mail within the US (unless you let me know otherwise). Ask about Payment options in accordance with Ebay policy. Insurance is always the buyers option. Payment made within 7 days of close of auction. Media Mail with delivery confirmation for this is free in the U.S. and International shipping will be as stated for the Priority flat rate box. Always combined shipping discounts for multiple purchases. See my other manuals, including the original Super Sets, under “Sellers Other Items” My Book Ratings are as follows: Mint: New or Like New condition, The overall condition of the book shows little or no sign of use. Near Mint: The pages are crisp and/or white, and the binding & cover strong & nearly unmarked Excellent (+) Plus: The pages are not torn, missing or abused. The binding & cover are strong with minimal or little wear. Excellent: The pages are not torn or missing, but may be slightly dirty or have some greasy prints. The binding & cover are strong , showing only some wear at the corners. Very Good: The pages are all intact and not abused, but may be frayed at the edge and possibly greasy or dirty from use. The binding & cover are strong but with fraying and/or stains/marks on the cover. Good: The pages are all there, but with signs of much use. Some may be taped, slightly torn, or show a lot of greasy prints or dirt. The binding & cover are intact, but may be loose or has much fraying at the edges. Fair: The pages are all there, but may be loose from the binding, torn and/or very dirty from use. The cover & binding are much to be desired, although the book is very much readable and useful for repairs.

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