Vintage National Automotive Service “Final Service Data” Manual (1961 Edition) — a comprehensive reference for automobile and truck models from 1954 through 1960. Published by the National Automotive Service, Berkeley, California, this massive volume compiles technical data, service specifications, and repair information from major U.S. automakers of the era.
Features:
Title: National Service Data – 1961 Final Edition
Covers model years: 1954–1960
Publisher: National Automotive Service
Location: 930 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
Format: Large hardcover binder with tabbed dividers
Page sections include:
Chrysler, Dodge, DeSoto, Plymouth, Valiant
Ford Motor Co. (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Thunderbird)
General Motors (Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac)
Studebaker–Packard, Willys, Hudson, Nash, and others
Equipment and systems data: Carburetion, Electrical, Brakes, Clutches, Steering, Suspension, Transmissions, Axles, Wheel Alignment, Miscellaneous
Content Highlights:
Detailed specification tables for hundreds of models
Illustrated repair procedures and exploded diagrams
Indexes for manufacturers and equipment types
Original tabs intact for quick reference
Condition:
Good overall vintage condition for age (~60+ years old).
Pages complete with some age toning, edge wear, and minor paper curling.
Cover shows light wear and fading consistent with age.
No major rips or missing pages noted.
Suitable for both use and display in a restoration garage or vintage auto shop.
Approx. Dimensions:
11.5” x 9.5” x 4” thick
Weight: 30 lbs
Perfect For:
Classic car restoration reference
Automotive history collectors
Mechanics and vintage repair enthusiasts
Garage display or retro library decor