The Care and Preservation of Historic Motorized Vehicles

The Care and Preservation of Historic Motorized Vehicles
Source: The Henry Ford

The information in this fact sheet has been complied to assist in promoting the responsible care of historic motorized vehicles. The first step in the care of collections is to understand and eliminate or minimize conditions that can cause damage. The second step is to follow basic guidelines for care, handling and cleaning. These steps are based on the assumption that thevehicle will be maintained in a temporarily inoperable state but the functions of the vehicle will be preserved for possible future operation.