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Sell Automotive Books & Car Book Collections

Looking to sell automotive books or a complete car book collection? Midlife Classic Cars specializes in purchasing automotive history and technical books from collectors, estates, shops, and longtime enthusiasts. We are based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regularly review collections from across the United States.

Please note that shipping costs can significantly impact our ability to purchase book collections. In some cases, long-distance shipping expenses outweigh the value of a collection, which may limit our ability to make an offer. When possible, regional or easily shippable collections tend to be the best fit.

How to Sell Your Automotive Book Collection

Providing clear information upfront allows us to review your books quickly and accurately.

Email Us Photos & Details

Please email clear, well-lit photos that show:

  • Front covers
  • Spines (wide shelf photos are extremely helpful)
  • Bindings (close-ups of the binding condition are especially important)
  • A few representative interior pages, if needed

In addition to photos, please include a written description of the overall condition. Notes about cover wear, dust jackets, markings, writing, odors, or any known issues are very helpful.

If you have a list of titles, you may send it in any of the following formats:

  • PDF files
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Word documents
  • Large batches of images

Photos of handwritten lists are perfectly acceptable.

Important: Please use the following subject line when emailing:

BOOKS FOR SALE (ALL CAPS)

Individual Books Welcome

We purchase entire automotive book collections as well as individual books. Whether you have a single noteworthy title or a full automotive library, we are happy to review what you have.

What We’re Looking For

Our primary focus is on automotive books, especially:

  • Automotive history (American and European)
  • Technical and enthusiast-focused books
  • Racing and motorsports
  • Manufacturer and model-specific histories

We also purchase select classic European car manuals on a case-by-case basis. If you are unsure whether your manuals qualify, feel free to include photos for review.

What We Are Not Looking For

To help set clear expectations, we are not currently purchasing:

  • American classic shop manuals
  • Magazines
  • Automobile Quarterly publications
  • Classroom or instructional textbooks

If you are unsure whether your books fall into these categories, you are welcome to send photos and we will let you know if they are a good fit.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about our buying process or want to confirm whether your collection may be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to review your information and respond as quickly as possible.

Contact Us

📧 Sales@MidlifeClassicCars.com

Unlock the value of your automotive knowledge by selling your books to Midlife Classic Cars—and help us preserve and celebrate the rich history of the automobile.

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