Car magazines pdf. Motorcycle magazines pdf. Free online magazines, mostly from the U.S. and UK.
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Looking for some free reading material on cars and motorcycles? Check out these online pdf car magazines! Whether you’re in the USA or elsewhere, there’s something for everyone. From in-depth reviews to the latest industry news, these magazines have got you covered. And the best part? They’re all available to read for free online!
Car Magazines PDF
American Car & Classic American Free Magazines PDF – Car Magazines PDF
Classic American! Website
2014-2016
U.S. & UK
Two similar magazines are represented here: “American Car” & “Classic American”.
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American Motorist
Vols 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14
Vols 6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16
Washington, DC
All volumes from 1909 to 1924 except Vol. 3 (1911) are at the two links.
“Magazine published by major membership organization for drivers (American Automobile Association); contains many ads as well as articles chronicling the growth of the automobile industry. Each issue provides copious additional information on the building of roads, tourism, touring, and tourist camps, exemplary motorists and good driving skills, as well as other related topics.” – Library of Congress American Memory site.
AutoCar
AutoCar Website
2014-2016
UK: Haymarket Media Group
A weekly British automobile magazine published by the Haymarket Media Group. It was first published in 1895 and refers to itself as “the world’s oldest car magazine”. There are now several international editions, including for China, India, New Zealand, and South Africa. – Wikipedia.
BBC Top Gear – Car Magazines PDF
BBC Top Gear Magazine Website
2015-2016
UK: BBC
“Top Gear is the UK’s best-selling car magazine and delivers innovative and exciting motoring news and views from across the globe every month.” – Publisher. Besides the UK, the magazine has international sites in nine other countries. Links are found on the bottom of the site’s front page.
Car and Driver
Car and Driver Website
2014-2017
Ann Arbor, MI: Hearst Magazines
An American automotive enthusiast magazine, published by Hearst Magazines, and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1955 ast ‘Sports Cars Illustrated’. Car and Driver is also published in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and UAE.- Wikipedia.
The Horseless Age
Vol 1 (1895) – Vol 44 (1918)
New York
Automobile Trade Magazine 1895-1918. This was the first magazine to cover conveyances powered by internal combustion engines. Free back issues of magazines.
Motor Age – Car Magazines PDF
1904-1922
Chicago
An early weekly trade publication that covered automotive industry news and auto racing. Old magazines from 1900s.
Racecar Engineering
Racecar Engineering Website
2011-2016
Chelsea, UK: Chelsea Magazine Co.
The magazine has been the pre-eminent title in the ever-evolving world of motorsport engineering since 1990. With seasonal paddock previews and reviews and in-depth analysis from major motorsport championships including Formula One, Le Mans and World Rallycross, Racecar Engineering allows its technically adept readers to keep up to speed with the latest products, events and industry developments. Racecar Engineering prides itself on delivering detailed technical information and cutting edge features on racecar design and innovation. – Racecar Engineering Website.
Torque
Torque Magazine Website
2006-2008
UK: Race Drivers Academy
“Torque magazine is a monthly motorsport magazine which is published by The Race Drivers Academy in the United Kingdom. The magazine is written solely by racing drivers and includes interviews, guest columnists and articles written by other racing drivers.” – Publisher. Torque magazine back issues.
Miscellaneous Auto Magazines
1920s-2019
Various Publishers
A variety of car magazines of different titles and publishers, at the Internet Archive.
More Automotive Magazines – Car Magazines PDF
Auto Racing Digest 1986-1991 (Black & White)
Drag Illustrated
Driving Line
Websites of More Automotive Magazines – Car Magazines PDF
Free online versions of these automotive magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.
Automotive Industries
Automotive News
Automotive World
AutoWeek
Car –
Green Car Journal
Hot Rod
Motor Trend – Car Magazines PDF
Old Cars Weekly
Racer
Road & Track
Ward’s AutoWorld
Vintage Motorsport
Motorcycle Magazines PDF
American Motorcyclist – Motorcycle Magazines PDF
American Motorcyclist Magazine Website
1982-2007
Chicago: American Motorcyclist Association
“American Motorcyclist is an American magazine published monthly by the American Motorcyclist Association, covering issues of importance to its members, including legislation and regulations, touring, trail riding, motocross, enduros, road racing, cruisers and dirt track.” – Wikipedia. American Motorcyclist magazine archive free.
HOG Magazine Canada
2013 – 2017
Canada: Harley Davidson Canada
The magazine of the Harley Davidson company and the Harley Owners Group, the official riding club of Harley-Davidson. This page has versions in both English and French. Harley Davidson magazine.
The Motorcycle Illustrated Magazine – Motorcycle Magazines PDF
Vol 3 (1908) – Vol 18 (1922)
New York
“Devoted to the Development of Motorcycling in America”. Free back issues of magazines.
Motorcycle Magazines (Variety)
Magazine Variety
Various Publishers
Magazines from the 1960s to about 2016. Some titles: Motorcycle Mojo, Classic Motorcycle, Motorcycle News, Popular Cycling, Cycle World, Moto, Motocross Action, Off Road Cycling, many more. Publishers from the U.S., Australia, UK, New Zealand, more. Various motorcycle magazines back issues free.
On Track Off Road
On Track Off Road Website
2011 – Present
Barcelona, Spain: OTOR
“On-track Off-road is a free, monthly Blog-and-feature based publication for the screen bringing the latest perspective on events and races as well as some of the very finest photography from the worlds of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the AMA Motocross and Supercross series’, MotoGP, Superbike and motorcycling generally.” – Website.
Websites of More Motorcycle Magazines – Motorcycle Magazines PDF
Free online versions of these motorcycle magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.
Cycle World
Dirt Rider
Motorcycle Classics
Rider
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