The Motor Manuals Collection includes about 6,500 manuals for all makes and models. The majority are for British, American and Australian vehicles produced between 1950 and 1990.
We have a small number of manuals for diesel models and Japanese cars.
Access items in this collection
Search for descriptions of items in this collection using the National Library Catalogue. You can request items from this collection by registering as a user. Make a request using the catalogue or by contacting us.
The Motor Manuals Collection is stored off-site. You need to notify us in advance if you wish to use items from this collection in the Library. Items can be used in the reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
More about registering and requesting
Get copies from items in this collection
Copies can be made from items in this collection if copying doesn’t breach copyright. Photocopiers, and printers for microfiche and microfilm readers are available for use in the Library's reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
More about copyright and usage
Borrow items in this collection
You can borrow items from this collection by interloan through your local library. We lend to New Zealand and overseas libraries.
Get help
We can answer your enquiries in person, by letter, phone or email.
