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.
Maps, Motorsport and Moulton – The 2024 Autumn Seminar
The SAHB Motoring Literature...
Success once more – the Fourth European Conference at Wolfsburg
The fourth European Conference...
The Car Lover’s Guide to London
By Chris Randall 2024 review by James Loveridge To the motoring historian there are places that are instantly recognisable...
LEE NOBLE Supercar Genius
By Chris Catto 2024 review by James Loveridge By choosing to title his recently published book ”LEE NOBLE Supercar...
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...
News
The 2024 winners of the Michael Sedgwick and Malcolm Jeal Awards
We were delighted to make these two awards at the SAHB Autumn Seminar on 20 October 2024: the Michael Sedgwick…
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…
Snapshot
SNAPSHOT 490 1922 Hispano-Suiza H6B
The Hispano-Suiza H6 is one of the most famous models produced by the company. It was introduced at the 1919…
SNAPSHOT 489: 1973 Lancia Fulvia Coupé
The Lancia Fulvia (Tipo 818) was produced between 1963 and 1976. It was named after Via Fulvia, the Roman road…
SNAPSHOT 488: 1914 Le Zèbre Type C
Jules Salomon was a young graduate of the School of Commerce and Industry in Bordeaux and began his career at…
SNAPSHOT 487: 1948-1950 Austin A70 Hampshire
The Austin A70 Hereford of 1950 to 1954 and its smaller sister the A40 Somerset of 1952 to 1954 are…
SNAPSHOT 486: 1938 Autovia
Riley built two models with V8 engines. The 8/90 (named after 8 cylinders, 90 degrees) launched at the 1935 motor…