Choosing between restoration tools & manuals comes down to fit: do you need a focused reference for cars from 1965-1968, or a broader catalog centered on Hudson, Nash, and Willys? The Old Car Parts Catalog 658-B and Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 serve different restoration searches, so the right pick depends more on vehicle coverage than on the fact that both are used catalogs from the United States.
Quick verdict
Choose 1965-1968 Old Car Parts Catalog 658-B for a paper reference focused on the 1965-1968 period, with replacement parts and accessories described for vintage vehicle repair and restoration. Choose Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 if Hudson, Nash, or Willys parts are your priority across the 1900-1970 range. The listed-price gap is $18.56: $29.95 for 658-B versus $11.39 for Egge 1027.
At a glance
| Catalog | Listed price | Main fit | Format or condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-1968 Old Car Parts Catalog 658-B | $29.95 | 1965-1968 vehicles | Paper; Used |
| Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 | $11.39 | Hudson, Nash, and Willys, 1900-1970 | Used |
Where each catalog wins
658-B wins for a focused year range
The 658-B is the clearer match when the restoration centers on vehicles in the 1965-1968 span. Its description positions it as a comprehensive reference for replacement parts and accessories, and its paper format suits shoppers who want a physical workshop reference. The 1990 publication year may also matter when the appeal of a period-specific parts catalog is part of the project.
Egge 1027 wins for make-specific breadth
The Egge catalog has the stronger fit when the key search terms are Hudson, Nash, or Willys. Its title reaches from 1900 to 1970, giving it a broad historical scope around those three makes. At $11.39, it is also the lower-priced choice, with an $18.56 difference from 658-B. That makes its defined make coverage the main reason to choose it rather than its shared Used condition or United States origin.
Product notes
1965-1968 Old Car Parts Catalog 658-B
For a project tied to 1965-1968 vehicles, the 658-B has a direct title match and a clearly described restoration purpose. It is a paper catalog from Old Car Parts, published in the United States in 1990, and the description highlights replacement parts and accessories for repair and restoration. Those details make it the more focused workshop reference of the pair. The trade-off is scope: its title is limited to 1965-1968, so it is less directly aligned with a search for Hudson, Nash, or Willys coverage across a much wider period. It is also listed as Used and carries the higher listed price at $29.95.
Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 Old Car Parts 1900-1970 Hudson Nash Willys Vintage
The Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 makes its use case easy to identify: Hudson, Nash, and Willys are named directly, along with a 1900-1970 span. That combination gives it a logical place in a restoration centered on one of those makes, especially when the parts search crosses multiple decades. Its listed price is $11.39, and the description presents it as a resource for components and accessories used in maintaining vintage automobiles. The limitation is fit rather than format: someone seeking a specifically 1965-1968 reference may find its broad, make-led framing less direct. It is also listed as Used.
Final choice by use case
- For a 1965-1968 restoration: Choose 1965-1968 Old Car Parts Catalog 658-B for its matching year span and paper format.
- For Hudson, Nash, or Willys research: Choose Egge Parts House Catalog 1027 because those makes are named in the title.
- For a broad 1900-1970 search: Egge 1027 is the more natural match based on its stated year range.
- For the lower listed price: Egge 1027 is $11.39, an $18.56 difference from 658-B.
- For a physical reference with publication details: 658-B is the clearer choice because it is identified as paper and published in 1990.
