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.
Success again – the Third European Conference at Turin
The third European Conference...
Buses, Brakes and Bibendum – the 2022 Spring Seminar weekend
The SAHB Spring Seminar...
THE JAGUAR XK140 IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
By John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath 2023 review by James Loveridge Lists are an integral part of motoring history:...
JACKY ICKX: His Authorised Competition History
By Jon Saltinstall 2023 review by James Loveridge For many the careers of successful motor racing drivers are of...
Aspects of Motoring History # 19
Published August 2023. 132 pages, 60 black & white illustrations and charts and 26 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Paul...
Aspects of Motoring History # 18
Published July 2022. 126 pages, 92 black & white illustrations and charts and 24 full-colour images, softbound. Articles: Craig...
News
Salon Privé Concours d’Élégance, 30 August 2023
Now in its 18th year, the Salon Privé concours occupies the exclusive first two days of a four-day event held…
VSCC Prescott Hill Climb 2023 – Some remarkable cars
On Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th August 2023 the SAHB was back at Prescott. Together with our good friends…
A VW Camper Van from Brazil
The venerable Volkswagen Type 2 Combi was built in two main forms: Splitties (1950 to 1967) and Bay Windows (1967-1979)…
Stanley: “Docked: er, Living Steam, I presume”: a 1919 735B model
(Sorry about the terrible pun). All sorts of fascinating cars turn up in the UK, even those from faraway lands….
An Italian Interlude
It was a Great Rail journey to Lake Garda – so motor cars were not greatly expected. But over twelve…
Snapshot
SNAPSHOT 443: 1920 “Orwell” Tower Wagon
The “Orwell” name of this battery-powered tower wagon, designed for the maintenance of the overhead wires of electric tramways, may…
SNAPSHOT 442: 1933 Ford 14.9 HP Tudor saloon
The successful Model A Ford came to the end of its life at the end of 1931. Ford replaced it…
SNAPSHOT 441: 1950 Jowett Javelin Jupiter
The rather long name for this car was a clear reference to the successful saloon car first seen in public…
SNAPSHOT 440: 1904 Dufaux
This monstrous Dufaux with eight cylinders in line had a capacity of 12,760cc and a claimed output of 80bhp at…
SNAPSHOT 439: 1936 British Salmson S4C
The story behind the British Salmson marque dates to 1890, when Émile Salmson (1858-1917) set up a workshop in Paris…