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Books, etc. Sale and Open House
September 11, 2010 (9am-5pm)
Buy Automotive Literature, Posters, Lithographs, Old and Rare Books and More
The Benson Ford Research Center is selling its oversupply of automotive and non-automotive printed information. Items include:
  • Automotive items from the Big Three and foreign manufacturers: brochures, pamphlets, promotional materials, color, trim & upholstery books, press kits & periodicals, parts price lists, shop and owner’s manuals, warranty guides
  • Non-automotive items: beautiful lithographs and photographs ready for framing, literature, and more
  • Antique & rare books: rare books covering many topics including automobile history, travel, arts and the sciences; most are from the early teens, 20’s, and 30’s

New offerings for this year’s sale include vintage photographs, a new selection of rare and hard-to-find books, collectible vintage travel maps, reproduction vintage-designed wallpaper, and new selections of periodicals. 

After your shopping, visit the BFRC Reading Room Open House. Learn about the tremendous variety of resources available to the public on Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30am-5pm.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the education and collections programs of The Henry Ford. All sales are final.

Please call the Benson Ford Research Center at 313-982-6020 with any questions.

   
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
AAA Traffic & Construction Report
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