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.

WILD ABOUT RACING: MY LOTUS YEARS WITH CLARK AND CHAPMAN

By Derek Wild 2024 review by James Loveridge Anyone who has followed Grand Prix racing for any length of...

INSIDED OSCA: THE BOLOGNESE MIRACLE THAT AMAZED THE WORLD

By Carlo Cavicchi 2024 review by James Loveridge Despite what its title may suggest, Inside OSCA: The Bolognese Miracle...

Aspects of Motoring History # 20

Published August 2024. 110 pages, 30 black & white illustrations and charts and 51 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Oliver...

Aspects of Motoring History # 19

Published August 2023. 132 pages, 60 black & white illustrations and charts and 26 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Paul...

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Images wanted!

The second volume of Craig Horner’s Cheshire Motor Vehicle Registrations, this time for 1908 to 1911, is nearly ready for…


WOMEN IN MOTORSPORT RESEARCH FORUM – 2 October 2024 at Silverstone Museum

Silverstone Museum is holding its inaugural research forum from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday 2 October 2024 at…


VSCC Prescott Hill Climb 2024 – some fine machinery

On Saturday and Sunday 3 and 4 August 2024 the SAHB was back at Prescott, once again in  a prime…


Traction, tractors and transport: the 2024 Cumbria Steam Gathering

Over 40 years ago, a small team of steam engine enthusiasts decided to organise a vintage steam rally in the…


TRIUMPHANT RESTORATIONS – Max Smeed

We start with an explanation of why we are introducing Max Smeed. Regular readers of our Snapshots will often see…


Snapshot

SNAPSHOT 482: 1910 AC Sociable

The AC company is today known as one of the oldest independent motor car manufacturers – although it has had…


SNAPSHOT 481: 1938 Brough Superior

Brough Superior motorcycles, sidecars, and motor cars were made by George Brough in his Brough Superior works on Haydn Road…


SNAPSHOT 480: 1957 Scootacar Mk 1

The Hunslet Engine Company was founded in 1864 in Hunslet in south Leeds and manufactured steam locomotives for over 100…


SNAPSHOT 479: 1911/1916 K-R-I-T Curtiss Special

The paddock at the August VSCC Prescott hill climb is often blessed with the sight of a row of Edwardian…


SNAPSHOT 478: 1920 Chandler Six

The story of the Chandler Motor Company is one of remarkable success. In the 17 years of production from 1913…