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1953 Speed Mechanics Complete Vol 1 Set 6 Issues 1st Year Hot Rod Magazines
• Complete 1953 Speed Mechanics Volume 1 set containing all six first-year issues
• Includes January, March, May, July, September, and November 1953 from the magazine’s debut year
• January is the premiere Vol. 1 No. 1 issue with early hot rod builds, garage projects, and the Speed Mechanics Dictionary
• Loaded with period coverage of hot rods, speed equipment, engine tuning, suspension, ignition, and performance modifications
• Features authentic 1950s automotive advertising, technical illustrations, parts, tools, and speed-equipment promotions
• Strong collector set for traditional hot rod, custom car, early performance, and vintage automobilia enthusiasts
• Complete first-year run offers an appealing alternative to collecting the six issues individually
• Condition shows expected age toning and minor neat pencil notations; magazines have been stored flat in protective sleeves
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📦 Shipping & Handling
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• Paper & Ephemera: Flat rate of $5.95 via USPS Ground Advantage.
• Standard Items: Calculated shipping based on your location and the package weight/dimensions.
• Premium Items: Free shipping on select high-value items (as noted in the specific listing).
• Combined Shipping Discount: We gladly combine shipping to save you money! For ephemera, you only pay shipping for the FIRST item—all additional paper items in your cart SHIP FOR FREE. For mixed standard items, combined shipping is calculated based on the actual combined weight of the package.
• How to Combine / Request an Invoice: Please add all items to your cart before paying to apply automatic discounts. If your cart doesn\'t automatically combine shipping correctly, go to your shopping cart (this works best on a desktop browser) and click \"Request total from seller\" located above your items. We will send you an updated invoice with the correct shipping rate. If you happen to make multiple separate purchases, don’t worry—we will automatically combine them and refund the shipping overage once your label is printed!
• Safe Delivery: Paper is fragile! All ephemera items are shipped in a protective archival sleeve and a rigid, heavy-duty stay-flat mailer to ensure they arrive unbent and ready for framing. All other vintage items are packed securely with the utmost care.
• Handling Time: 1–3 business days.
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