Vintage General Motors Books. 1944
Updated August 18, 2026
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 165 |
| Auction | Antiques, Collectibles, Estate Items & More - Ends 8/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Academy Auction House |
| Location | North Tonawanda, New York |
These are vintage 1944 educational booklets published by General Motors to explain automotive technology, titled "A Power Primer" and "Power Goes to Work". The booklets feature anthropomorphic cartoon characters, specifically pistons with arms and legs, designed to illustrate engine functions and power transmission. They are considered collectible pieces of WWII-era homefront ephemera.
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