Recognized as a world-renowned resource for the collectible vehicle community, we strive to continue setting the standard in celebrating, collecting, preserving and sharing automotive legacy. Our library opens its doors to everyone including archivists, authors, artists, business owners, collectors, club members, curators, entertainers, enthusiasts, filmmakers, historians, hobbyists, journalists, librarians, mechanics, professors, photographers, reporters, restorers, students and teachers. We are eager to welcome and assist you with your inquiries and research needs!
The AACA Library & Research Center houses about 3,000,000 individual items in total. The majority of our collection is made up of the following categories of items: reference books, shop manuals and parts catalogs, and automotive literature. You will also find blueprints, wiring diagrams, annual reports, specification and technical drawings, color chart books, paint chips, maps, postcards, and more. Our flat file collection covers everything from coachbuilders and carburetors to radiators and racing.
Reference books and literature are searchable through our online catalog which is a quick and easy way to get your research journey started without assistance. You can also search a subject listing of our flat file collection categories, as well as listings of our multimedia and periodicals.
To read more about other areas of our collection, you can follow the links below: