What is Vintage Media Incorporated?
Vintage Media Incorporated is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and sharing the history and ongoing evolution of firefighting, fire apparatus, motor coaches, and transportation through our publications, events, and special projects.
What magazines does Vintage Media publish?
Vintage Media publishes Fire Apparatus Journal (FAJ), Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment (VFT&E), and Motor Coach & Travel Journal (MC&TJ).
Which magazine is right for me?
Fire Apparatus Journal focuses primarily on modern fire apparatus, departments, industry developments, specifications, and apparatus photography. Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment celebrates historic and preserved fire apparatus and the stories behind them. Motor Coach & Travel Journal covers motor coaches, buses, transportation history, travel, restorations, rallies, and the people who keep the hobby moving.
What subscription options are available?
Vintage Media offers print, digital, and print + digital subscription options.
When will my subscription begin?
Your subscription will begin with the appropriate current or upcoming issue based on the publication schedule and the date your order is processed.
How many issues will I receive?
The number of issues depends on the publication and subscription you select. The number of issues included is listed on each subscription's product page.
Does my subscription automatically renew?
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Can I purchase a subscription as a gift?
Yes. Gift subscriptions are available and make a great gift for firefighters, collectors, historians, transportation enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about fire apparatus or motor coaches.
Can I change the mailing address on my subscription?
Yes. Contact Vintage Media as soon as possible with your name, old mailing address, new mailing address, and the publication you receive so we can update your subscription.
I haven't received my latest issue. What should I do?
If you believe an issue should have arrived, email us (info@vintagemediainc.com) with your name, mailing address, and publication. Our team can check your subscription and help determine the status of your issue.
How do digital subscriptions work?
Digital subscriptions provide online access to eligible issues of the publication included with your subscription.
How do I access my digital magazines?
Log in to your Vintage Media account using the email address associated with your purchase. Your available digital content can be accessed through your account.
Do I need an app to read digital issues?
No. Digital issues can be accessed through your web browser.
Can I read digital issues on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Digital issues can be viewed on compatible computers, tablets, and smartphones through a web browser.
I purchased a digital issue but can't find it. What should I do?
First, make sure you are logged into the account associated with the email address used for your purchase. You may need to sign out then sign back in. If you still cannot access your issue, email us (info@vintagemediainc.com) and include your name, email address, and order number if available.
Can I purchase individual issues without subscribing?
Yes. Individual print and digital issues are available for many editions through the Vintage Media shop.
Do you sell back issues?
Yes. Many back issues are available in print and/or digital format while supplies last. Email us (info@vintagemediainc.com) to request any print issues that you do not see listed online.
Are older or sold-out issues ever restocked?
Some issues may be available in limited quantities or through special collections. Availability varies, so check the shop regularly or email us (info@vintagemediainc.com) to request any issues that you do not see listed online. s regarding a specific issue.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Vintage Media serves readers in then USA and Canada.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping times vary depending on the product, destination, and mailing schedule. Magazine subscriptions are mailed according to each publication's issue schedule rather than immediately after every subscription order.
Can I submit my fire truck, apparatus, bus, or motor coach to be featured?
Yes. Vintage Media welcomes submissions from owners, departments, collectors, photographers, historians, and enthusiasts. Use the Submit Your Rig section of our website to get started or email us (info@vintagemediainc.com),
Can I submit photographs or an article?
Yes. We welcome potential editorial content related to the subjects covered by our publications. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team and publication is not guaranteed.
Can Vintage Media cover our show or event?
Vintage Media participates in and covers select events related to the communities we serve. Event organizers are welcome to contact us regarding potential coverage or participation.
Can Vintage Media attend our event as a vendor or exhibitor?
Yes. We consider opportunities to attend relevant fire service, apparatus, collector, motor coach, transportation, and enthusiast events.
Can I advertise in a Vintage Media publication?
Yes. Advertising opportunities are available across our publications and other Vintage Media platforms. Contact rachael@vintagemediainc.com
Do you offer advertising packages across multiple magazines?
Contact rachael@vintagemediainc.com discuss available advertising opportunities and packages across Vintage Media publications.
Do you work with museums, manufacturers, fire departments, clubs, and other organizations?
Yes. Vintage Media works with organizations throughout the fire service, collector, transportation, historical, and enthusiast communities on editorial features, events, advertising, and special projects.
Can Vintage Media help locate vintage vehicles for film or television productions?
Yes. Vintage Media works with owners and entertainment productions to help connect productions with vintage fire apparatus, buses, motor coaches, and other period vehicles.
How do I contact Vintage Media?
Customers can contact Vintage Media through the Contact Us page or call the office at 810-276-1810 or by emailing info@vintagemediainc.com
What information should I include when contacting you about an order?
Please include your full name, phone number, email address, mailing address, publication, and order number if available. This helps our team locate your account and assist you more quickly.
No. If you were already a Vintage Media subscriber before our website changed, you do not need to create a new account. If you have questions about your existing subscription, email us at info@vintagemediainc.com.
For 2026, our legacy subscription price for Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment Magazine and Fire Apparatus Journal is $69.95 per year. If you have questions about your legacy subscription or renewal, email us at info@vintagemediainc.com.
Yes! We can help you upgrade your existing print subscription to include digital access. Email us at info@vintagemediainc.com, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Absolutely. If you already have a print subscription and would like to add digital access, email us at info@vintagemediainc.com and we'll help get you set up.
Your renewal and our renewal notice may have simply crossed paths. Our renewal mailing lists are prepared before each issue goes to print, so if you recently renewed, you may still receive a notice with your next issue. If you're unsure whether your renewal was received, email us at info@vintagemediainc.com and we'll be happy to check your subscription.
Yes! We welcome subscriptions for fire departments, museums, libraries, historical organizations, businesses, and other groups. Email us at info@vintagemediainc.com and we'll help you get started.
Yes. Multiple copies of available issues can be ordered. If you need a larger quantity or assistance placing your order, email us at info@vintagemediainc.com.
We take extra care when shipping our collector editions to help protect them from damage. Regular subscription issues mailed directly from our publisher, as well as some individually ordered issues, may be shipped in protective envelopes. Because magazines travel through the postal system, minor handling or mailing wear can occasionally occur and is unfortunately outside of our control.
If your issue arrives with significant damage, please email info@vintagemediainc.com with your name, mailing address, and photos of the damage so our team can review it.
Absolutely! With more than 42 years of publishing, we have an extensive collection of back issues available. Many complete years can be purchased, although a small number of years may be missing an individual issue due to availability.
Looking for a particular year, issue, or larger collection? Email us at info@vintagemediainc.com and we'll help you see what's available.