The Automotive History Preservation Society is on a mission to preserve our collective knowledge and the cultural impact of automotive history. We do this through an ever-growing Online Digital Library that provides historical knowledge. We do this because we know that if this knowledge is not preserved, paper documents and conversations will be lost forever.
We are looking for passionate volunteer’s
Community Minded
We know the value of preserving the knowledge base of future automotive enthusiasts.
Detail Oriented
Researching the information we provide on this site for accuracy to ensure the content can be relied upon by our members.
Automobile Enthusiasts
We have a passion for all things automotive including knowledge, culture, heritage and the advancement of technology.
Support our Automotive Digital Library
Board Support
- Advisory Board Member
- Car Club Ambassadors
- Fundraising Support
Member Support
- Member Management
- Technical Advisors
- Articles Authors
Library Support
- Catalog Documents
- Digital Restoration
- Document Scanning
Process Support
- Website Content Creation
- Email Marketing Mangement
- Digital Process Wireframing
How You Can Get Involed:
Fill out the Form
Click on the button and fill out the form to let us know how you would like to Join Us.
Work Together
Together we will create a plan on how we can work together to best support the preservation of automotive history.
Grow
With your contribution, we can continue to build the best online resource for automotive knowledge, history, and culture.
Eric and his Goat at the 2009 Detroit-area “Eyes on Design Car Show”. His GTO was entered in the “Pontiacs: The AF and VK Years” class and was awarded a red ribbon.
About The Automotive History Preservation Society Project
In 2010, Eric White collaborated with other automotive history enthusiasts to establish the Automotive History Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past for the future. Eric spent numerous hours doing what he loved – researching automotive history facts and trivia then sharing it with the world through the Society’s web pages as well as through illustrations and graphics, many of which can be found throughout the website. When Eric died in 2016 the Library hosted on this site was named the Eric White Digital Library. Today we carry on his mission of this ever-growing Online Digital Library that hosts the knowledge extracted from the paper records of pioneers and current champions in the automobile industry and culture.
Our Daily Actions →
Accurate Communication
This includes notifying our members about what information we have been able to find, who helped us find it, where and what type of documents they are.
Finding Information
We are consistently looking for resources both old and new. These are found in books, bulletins, magazines, and other factory communications. This includes information about Automotive Trends throughout history and around the world.
Financial Stewardship
As IRS-approved 501 c3, not-for-profit public charity so we stay mindful of expenses. This includes how we acquire content, manage content, and communicate with our members
Don’t let this knowleage be lost forever. Documents are being lost every day due to age, awareness, enviorment and disatrous unforseen events.
How You Can Get Involed:
Fill out the Form
Click on the button and fill out the form to let us know how you would like to Join Us.
Work Together
Together we will create a plan on how we can work together to best support the preservation of automotive history.
Grow
With your contribution, we can continue to build the best online resource for automotive knowledge, history, and culture.
Use the Eric White Digital Library to do your own automotive research.
Join Us before these Paper and Photographic Documents are Lost to Deterioration – if these documents are not preserved the knowledge they contain will be lost forever.
Other Ways to Help
Become a Paying Member
Make a Donation
Become a Sponser
Click on the Categories below to explore our Library Documents
Brand Marketing
Includes Print Ads, Press Releases, Sales Brochures, Posters, Cards, Dealer Sheets, and other Artwork.
Factory Documents
Includes Bulletins, Parts Catalogs, Owners Manuals, Stylist Drawings, and other information created by the manufacturer for informational and other purposes.
Features and Articles
Features & Articles from our Magazine Archive as well as materials written and collated by our staff.
Road Tests
A collection of road tests collected from various sources including our Magazine Archive.
Service Manuals
Manuals to assist in the repair and service of a vehicle. The manuals are accessible if you are a Dues-Paying Members only.
Technical Info & Specifications
Technical Information and Specifications Including AMA Info