Vintage Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide Lot (1973–1979) — 8 Pocket Manuals, Codes & Specs (Cutlass / 88 / 98 / F-85 / A-B-C)

Estate-sale mechanic’s toolbox find: eight vintage Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide pocket manuals (1973–1979, incl. two 1979s) packed with factory codes for accessories, axles, transmissions, batteries, radiators, tires, and more.

Full Description 

Offered is a vintage lot of 8 Oldsmobile “Inspector’s Guide” pocket reference booklets from the 1970s—an estate-sale find from a mechanic’s toolbox drawer. These compact shop manuals are loaded with quick-reference factory code tables used for identification and service/parts verification.

Included (8 total):

1. 1973 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — F-85 / 88 / 98 Series
2. 1974 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — Cutlass / 88 / 98 Series
3. 1975 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
4. 1976 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
5. 1977 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
6. 1978 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series
7. 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series  
8. 1979 Oldsmobile Inspector’s Guide — A•B•C Series  

What’s inside 

• 1976 UPC accessory codes (tables + descriptions)
• 1977 tire identification + rear axle codes
• 1978 B/C car radiators chart + battery listings with part numbers
• 1979 B/C axle codes + A-car transmissions table (with part numbers/codes)
  …and much more quick-reference data typical of Oldsmobile shop literature.

Size & format

• Approx. 7" x 4" pocket size
• Approx. 40 pages each
• Staple-bound booklets

Condition

Authentic shop-used condition with visible wear from real workshop use: soiling, stains, edge/corner wear, creasing, and handling marks. Some covers show handwritten names. Sold as a vintage lot as found—please review photos for exact condition details.

Great for: Oldsmobile restorers, Cutlass/Delta 88/98 enthusiasts, GM literature collectors, mechanic ephemera collectors, and garage/shop display.

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Disclaimer  

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.