Welcome to
The Society of
Automotive Historians
in Britain Ltd
which is an entirely independent organisation, limited by guarantee and registered in England number 12780211, that was originally established in 1980 as a Chapter of the American-based Society of Automotive Historians that had been founded in 1969.
You can access full details of the company, including its directors and articles of association, through the Companies House link below. Just click on the FILING HISTORY tab, which then gives access to a PDF with all the information. The link is:
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/
12780211/filing-history
The principal purpose of the SAHB is to encourage research, recording, compilation and publication of historical facts concerning the worldwide development of mechanically powered road transport and all related topics from inception to the present day.
The SAHB exists for all those of amateur or professional status who are interested in any aspect of motoring history, whether or not they are UK resident. The Society produces a quarterly publication: SAHB Times, an annual journal: Aspects of Motoring History; plus a comprehensive Membership Directory which assists in information exchange networking.
The SAHB holds two Seminars annually in the Spring and Autumn where speakers give presentations on an extensive variety of motoring-relating topics.
Lombardi, Land Speed and Legacy – The 2025 Autumn Seminar
The SAHB Motoring Literature...
Collins, Culture and Competition – the 2025 Spring Seminar
The SAHB Spring Seminar...
ASTON MARTIN: THE ENTIRE STORY
by Russell Hayes 2025 review by Autolycus It was with some trepidation that your reviewer approached this book. Any...
The BAMFORD FERRARI SPECIALS
By James Taylor 2025 review by Peter McFadyen It would seem like a nice problem to have. Anthony –...
Aspects of Motoring History #21
Published July 2025. 84 pages, 32 black & white illustrations and charts and 22 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Michael...
Aspects of Motoring History # 20
Published August 2024. 110 pages, 30 black & white illustrations and charts and 51 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Oliver...
News
A MAGNIFICENT INVENTION — PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION FOR AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES
On 29 January 1975, Associated Engineering Ltd of Leamington Spa was granted a UK Patent for a revolutionary means of…
The 2025 winner of the Malcolm Jeal Award
THE MALCOLM JEAL AWARD: We were delighted to present the 2025 Malcolm Jeal Award for the best motoring history article…
VSCC Prescott Hill Climb 2025 – another fine weekend
On Saturday and Sunday 2 and 3 August 2025 the SAHB was back at Prescott, once again in a prime…
Anders Ditlev Clausager (1949-2025)
It is with deep sadness that we at the SAHB record the death on 27 July 2025 of Anders Ditlev…
The Bristol prototype
Seldom does one see the prototype of a particular model from an important car manufacturer, partly because such rare beasts…
Snapshot
SNAPSHOT 511 1938 Jensen S-Type
This strikingly handsome 1938 car is far less well known than the post-war products of the Jensen company – but…
SNAPSHOT 510 1905/07 White ‘Whistling Billy’
‘Whistling Billy’ was one of the fastest cars of any means of propulsion in American dirt track racing in the…
SNAPSHOT 509 1920 Lacre L Model Road Sweeper
This rather strange-looking machine has not lost its rear wheels. It is a three-wheeler – and was an extremely successful…
SNAPSHOT 508 1962 Mercury Monterey
Before delving into the history of this superb Mercury Monterey, it is useful to touch upon the story of the…
SNAPSHOT 507 1933 Lancia Belna Coupé
The Lancia Belna was the French-built version of the Augusta. Lancia started its French operations on 1 October 1931. At…






