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.

RENAULT 5

By Mark Bradbury 2024 review by Autolycus After his superb book on the Renault 4 in 2022, also reviewed...

Emeryson – The Life of Paul Emery, His Cars, Engines and Racing

By Graham Rabagliati with Duncan Rabagliati 2024 review by Peter McFadyen From the very first motor race I witnessed...

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 486: 1938 Autavia

Riley built two models with V8 engines. The 8/90 (named after 8 cylinders, 90 degrees) launched at the 1935 motor…


SNAPSHOT 485: 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 “Monza”

The Mercedes-Benz W196 was a Formula One racing car campaigned by the company for the 1954 and 1955 seasons. It…


SNAPSHOT 484: 1926 Avions Voisin C11 14 CV

If any image from the 1920s could be said to feature something out of the ordinary, this would be a…


SNAPSHOT 483: 1965 De Tomaso Vallelunga

The De Tomaso Pantera and, to a lesser extent, the Mangusta, are relatively well-known sports cars – but the story…


SNAPSHOT 482: 1910 AC Sociable

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