It’s SAH election time! The Nominating Committee has assembled a slate of four outstanding candidates for the three open director positions. And thanks to the efforts of webmaster Eric Monterastelli, voting can now be conducted online. Biographies of the candidates, as well […]
2026 Election of Officers
The 2026 SAH Election of Officers is underway. Starting this year, voting is quick and easy through the SAH website portal. The Nominating Committee has put together an impressive group of candidates. Look through their bios below, then follow the […]
It’s Time to Make Your Reservations for the 2026 SAH Awards Banquet!
PAY PAL RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9 Celebrate the 2026 Society of Automotive Historians Award Winners at the Annual SAH Awards Banquet, Saturday, September 19, 2026 to be held at the historic Durant-Dort Factory One in Flint, Michigan. All are welcome – […]
Welcome New SAH Members
Kurt Hohl, of McLean, Virginia, is pleased to join the Society following the publication of his new book, Marque of the Machine: Vibrant Icons of American Automobiles, published by Coachbuilt Press. The book is the culmination of more than 20 years of […]
It’s time to make your reservations for the 2026 Society of Automotive Historians Annual Awards Banquet
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the historic Durant-Dort Factory One; 303 W. Water Street, Flint, Michigan 48503 All are welcome – SAH members, non-members, friends Social hour with cash bar begins at 6PM with dinner at 7PM Dinner will be followed by […]
SAH MEMBER HELP WANTED
Prof. Dr. Andreas Halder of Germany writes the following: Some days ago I found out that one of my favourite cars once belonged to John A Conde, once an active member of your society. As I do not have any […]
Automotive History Live! at the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm
On the second weekend of July, the Society of Automotive Historians partnered with the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana for Automotive History Live!, two days of lectures from renowned automotive historians focused on a variety of topics from the automotive […]
Welcome New SAH Members
As a graduate of McPherson College, Ross Barton’s automotive interests focus on restoration, research, and preservation. Now residing in Loveland, Colorado, Ross’s experience ranges from completing award-winning restorations and researching vehicle provenance to serving as a mechanic on the Colorado […]
From the President: Issue 9
If you didn’t recognize this newsletter, it’s because the Society of Automotive Historians is in the process of transitioning to a new, updated “look”. The logo has been redesigned to reflect the changing SAH, keeping our history intact with the […]
2026 Call for Presentations – Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History
The International Motor Racing Research Center and Society of Automotive Historians remind you of the Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History on Thursday and Friday, November 12 & 13, 2026, at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, […]
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to become more involved with the Society of Automotive Historians, please consider volunteering for one of the positions below: Awards Banquet Chair Although the 2026 Awards Banquet at Factory One hopes to repeat the success of […]
Studebaker National Museum 2026 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm Lecture Series and Car Show
The Studebaker National Museum and the SAH are co-hosting a two-day lecture series in conjunction with the 2026 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm in South Bend, IN. The Auto History Live lecture series will be held Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2026 in Wiekamp Auditorium. A […]
Share Your News!
The SAH’s social media team has created an easier way to collect member news! Now, if members publish an article, attend a meetup, present at a conference, or see a particularly compelling talk related to automotive history, they can fill […]
Welcome to New SAH Members
The Society of Automotive Historians is pleased to welcome the following new members: Tommy Benz, based in the Washington DC area, studied history as an undergrad. He has been fascinated by cars from an early age, and has done quite a […]
From the President: Issue 8
Hello SAH Members: Although there is not much news to report this month, things are happening in the SAH. Stay tuned for updates in future editions. Please take note of the upcoming events listed below; we hope you will consider […]
AUTO EXPERT HELP WANTED!
The SAH has received the following research inquiries. Please direct any questions to the researcher. Request for Old Car Weekly information Historian Michael Saleh writes: in researching Charlesworth I came across an article which I would like but it is in Old Car […]
Founded on Family – Forged in Faith: FISCHER
Four years ago, Alfred Fisher III, and his brother, Michael J. Fisher, of Fisher & Co. and Fisher Dynamics, the latest DNA of the seven Fisher brothers still in the automotive business, hired SAH member Dan Hughes to create a book on […]
Welcome to New SAH Members
The Society of Automotive Historians is pleased to welcome the following new members: Thomas Ennis, residing in Solvang, California, has been involved in the parts end of the automobile business, starting in 1957 with a Studebaker-Packard dealer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He […]
From the President: Issue 7
Hello SAH Members: Happy almost summer. May the next few months be filled with car shows, cruises, and road trips. I am pleased to announce that the SAH has a new Social Media Chair. Clio Reid is a graduate student in history […]
SAH-Studebaker National Museum to co-host lecture series at 2026 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm
The Studebaker National Museum and the SAH are co-hosting a two-day lecture series in conjunction with the 2026 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm in South Bend, IN. The lecture series is on Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2026 and the Concours […]