The Motoring Reference Library aims to provide a full research and information service to anyone who requires it. Originally established in 1960, it has become one of the largest resources of its type anywhere in the world and provides an invaluable source of information.
The holdings include approximately 14,000 books, 16,000 workshop manuals and handbooks, together with around 50,000 manufacturers' sales catalogues - all ranging from the pioneering days of motoring to the present. Many are historic publications, no longer readily available elsewhere, and new reference material is constantly being added to the collection.
Titles held
The Library holds some 5,000 bound and 20,000 unbound periodicals, many of which are complete runs. Our titles include:
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The Library continues to receive over 450 motoring-related titles on a regular basis each year, including club magazines and newsletters.
Motoring Enquiry Service
The Motoring Enquiry Service provides information to professional and amateur researchers alike. The broad range of the collection means we are able to aid restoration projects, identify mascots and vehicles in photographs, and assist with genealogy and many other enquiries.
We will be happy to receive your enquiries by email and fax although letters are preferred. Please include your full postal address so that we may respond and allow up to four weeks for a response. You may prefer to visit us to conduct your own research, especially if your enquiry is a complex one. The library is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm (closed 1pm-2pm). Visitors are welcome by appointment only which must be made at least 24hrs in advance. Details can be found under the 'contact us' menu option above.
Charges
- Library Charges: £10.00 per morning / afternoon or £20.00 per whole day
- Postal Enquiries: £20.00 (includes up to two hours work, further work charged at £24.00 per hour)
- Photocopies: 20p per A4 page, 40p per A3 page
- Scans: £5.00 (on photographic paper) £2.00 (on plain paper)
- Faxes: £2.50 plus 25p per page
Concessions (on production of a valid card)
Students - 25%
Friends of the NMMT - 10%
Museum Association members - 10%
Payment
Payment for research maybe made in Pounds Sterling by cash, cheque or credit / debit card (minimum charge £5.00). Cheques must be drawn against a British bank and made payable to The National Motor Museum Trading Ltd. Please do not send money with initial enquiry - a cost letter with payment details will be forwarded. Prices do not include P&P