The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain Ltd (SAHB) is an 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.
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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.
For its members, the SAHB provides a unique camaraderie and an information exchange network through which other people with similar interests can be located. The Society’s membership also includes corporations, museums and other institutions that support the preservation of our motoring heritage for future generations to appreciate.
An interest in automotive history is all you need to become a member.
If you have read this text so far it indicates that you share our passion for the history of motor vehicles, so why not join The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain Ltd – new members always receive an especially warm welcome.
Seminars
The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain (SAHB) aims to organise at least one Seminar each year, allowing members to meet face-to-face. Held at different venues around the country, Seminars have members and guest speakers giving presentations that cover a wide variety of motoring-related topics – and usually generate lively debate.
Publications
By becoming part of the SAHB you will receive a number of authoritative publications each year, all written and edited by people keen to share their specialist knowledge and expertise. The SAHB publishes The SAHB Times, a quarterly newsletter with items about members’ activities, short articles, letters, requests for information and classified adverts. In addition, there is the annual Aspects of Motoring History – an acclaimed book produced by the Society containing in-depth articles that cover both ancient and modern automotive subjects. The SAHB also publishes its own SAHB Membership Directory in digital form, updated and distributed to members regularly.
Websites
The Internet has now become an integral part of daily life. Therefore, the Society keeps a register of the most informative motoring-related websites which is available to members. These are accessed on the SAHB website is www.thesahb.com; using the link titled ‘Sources & Links’.
How to Join
Annual subscription to The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain is £45.00 (2025-26 rate) (members resident in the UK; for members in the rest of Europe, £50.00, and in the rest of world £55.00). Please either fill in the Application Form below, scan it and attach it to an email or simply type your information into an email, and send the email to the Membership Secretary at sahbsecretary(at)gmail.com; if emailing please replace (at) with @
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