Frequently Asked Questions
We've scanned 106 original Smart documents spanning 1998 to 2024. You'll find brochures, price lists, option guides, dealer catalogs, press kits, and technical PDFs. The City-Coupe, Brabus, ForFour, and Roadster models have the deepest coverage across multiple markets and years.
Yes. We've sourced and scanned original manufacturer materials from dealer liquidations, private collections, and museums. Automobilisto is independent and not affiliated with Smart. The documents remain Smart's intellectual property — we provide archive infrastructure and editorial metadata.
Search by model name and year, like 'Smart Fortwo 2005'. Use the decade filter on model pages. Remember: brochures were printed 6–12 months before the model year launched. If your year is missing, check surrounding years — they often overlap.
Absolutely. Click 'Request a PDF' and tell us the brand, model, year, and market. If you own an original brochure, email [email protected] with photos. Contributors are credited in the archive.
We have documents from Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, UK, and US markets, plus international editions. Coverage varies by era and model — some years and regions have more material than others.
These are for personal research, academic study, and editorial reference. The documents remain Smart's property — commercial use needs manufacturer permission. When publishing, cite the original manufacturer and year, then credit Automobilisto as the archive source.
New documents are added after sourcing, authentication, cataloging, and editorial review. Check the Recently Added section regularly. Major batch updates are announced via our newsletter.
Each brochure page links to verified technical specs in our Smart vehicle catalog. You can cross-reference original marketing claims with structured production data, engine details, and equipment lists.
