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About The Motor Bookstore... What started back in 1994 as a seven-title, one-page "catalog" in Motorcycle Shopper magazine, has grown into the website you're visiting today.
I suppose that since most of us have heard the story of how Jobs and Wozniack launched Apple Computer out a garage, there's always been some kind of fascination with those types of stories, but the reality is that in most cases, you are sort of forced to use the garage — or as in the case of The Motor Bookstore — the garage, guest bedrooms and part of the diningroom. Hey, the "rent" was affordable and we had to make do with what we had.
Originally launched in November of 1997 as www.MotorcycleBooks.com, the website became TheMotorBookstore.com in 2002, as our service manual inventory was expanded to offer manuals for cars, trucks, farm tractors, outboard motors, lawn mowers, generators, ATVs, personal watercraft, and more.
In spite of the growth and product expansion, our goal remains the same as it did back in 1997; our purpose is to help do-it-yourself home mechanics find related literature — at a reasonable price — to keep their vehicles on the road.
So whether you want to repair, service or restore your vehicle or equipment, we probably have the book you'll need to get the job done right.
Our service manual inventory also includes many popular factory manuals, both in print and on CD-ROM, and our restoration manual section is one of the largest and most comprehensive automotive libraries you'll find anywhere.
Take a minute to see what we offer and shop with confidence. Our site utilizes industry-standard, secure SSL encryption. And, if you happen to live in the contiguous US, we ship for free and we also offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Thanks for being our customer!
Luis Hernandez, Jr.
Chief Executive Motorhead
The Motor Bookstore.
A Photographic History.
Photo 1: (circa 1999)
Like many companies launched out of garages, ours shares the same humble beginnings. Our first "headquarters" were the guest bedroom and a 2-car garage. |
Photo 2: (July 2002)
Continued growth in 2002 required the purchase of a "real" office... all 789 sq. ft. of it! At that time we thought we'd be able to stay there for at least 5 years. Six months later, our new digs were packed to the ceiling. |
Photo 3: (Dec. 2002)
Late in 2002 we started adding new book lines to our inventory and we had to rent an additional office in our building. This doubled our floor space. Of course, six months later both offices were packed to the ceiling! At this point the search for an actual warehouse was started. |
Photo 4: (April 2004)
After looking at a few buildings that were either too small, too big, or just too expensive to remodel, we retained Coldwell Banker Commercial to manage construction of our new offices & warehouse in neighboring DeBary, scheduled to begin October 11, 2004 with an estimated completion date of March 2005. |
Photo 5: (Sept. 2004)
Not much to look at when you're talking about raw land, but you got to have a place to build upon, and this is it for us. Actually, several other new buildings will soon be surrounding ours. |
Photo 6: (Oct. 2004)
Construction begins... well, sort of. As the photo shows, the builder has begun by preparing the building pad. Complete site clearing as well as initial plumbing will follow shortly. |
Photo 7: (Dec. 2004)
The rough plumbing is finished and inspected, and the concrete for the slab has been poured. |
Photo 8: (Jan. 8, 2005)
Time to "go vertical!" Wall construction begins in earnest and it should be completed in a matter of days. Three-quarter view with our neighbor's warehouse in the background. |
Photo 9: (Jan. 12, 2005)
The walls are up. The next step is to pass inspection so the builder can pour cement, inside the blocks, in the wall areas that call for it. |
Photo 10: (Feb. 2, 2005)
It's amazing what 6 guys and one crane can accomplish in just one day. The trusses are up and the roof is ready for plywood. |
Photo 11: (Feb. 2, 2005)
Three-quarter view of the building. The framers will continue work on the inside as well to finish the inside walls. |
Photo 12: (Feb. 7, 2005)
The roof plywood has been installed (with the exception of the gable above the entrance). Windows are also in place as framing work continues inside. |
Photo 13: (Feb. 10, 2005)
Roofing paper covers the roof which is now ready for the shingles. Some of the doors have also been installed and electrical wiring as well as air-conditioning ducts are being installed inside. |
Photo 14: (Feb. 21, 2005)
The shingles and stucco work are done, and work has started in the parking lot area. In a week or so painting of the exterior of the building will be done while drywall is installed inside. |
Photo 15: (Mar. 4, 2005)
The exterior of the building has been painted and the parking lot prep work is underway. Forms are in place and the area is ready for the concrete to be poured. |
Photo 16: (Mar. 15, 2005)
The parking lot has been paved and the next step is to add the curbs and required sidewalks. Inside the building the insulation is being installed and, after that's done, the drywall will be hung. |
Photo 17: (Apr. 30, 2005)
The new building has been finished and keys have been delivered. |
Photo 18: (May 2, 2005)
A long time in the making, we're moved into our new warehouse and ready to take your orders. |
Photo 19: (May 12, 2005)
Partial view of the warehouse area. New shelving is being installed which will allow for more inventory. |
Photo 20: (June 15, 2005)
Thank you for your business and support! |
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