Something old; Somethings new The somethings new: Chris’s very first newsletter—ever—at the beginning of this year, told you about Leslie Kendall’s (SAH #1599) first book targeted to publish this year. Good news is it is on track although a precise release date is […]
News From the German Automobile History Society
Below is a translation submitted by Louis Fourie telling of an award presented to someone he has communicated with for many years. Eckhart Bartels was awarded the equivalent of SAH’s Friend of Automotive History Award by the Automotive Historical Society (AHG), a […]
Member News: John J. O’Leary
John J. O’Leary had the opportunity to present his research on Mercedes-Benz 540K ‘AKTION P’ (chassis # 408377) from WWII at the American Historical Association Conference in Chicago, IL. John’s family has a unique connection to the AKTION P. His father-in-law, Richard Reuter, was part […]
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 […]
2026 SAH Annual Awards Banquet Update
The 2026 Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, September 19 at the Durant-Dort Factory One in Flint, Michigan. We are pleased to announce that the banquet speaker will be Shelley Selim, Mort Harris Curator of Automotive, Industrial, and Decorative […]
Request for Car Identification
Member Ed Garten is asking SAH members if the car in this family photo [above] can be identified. The story of the photo is as follows: Pictured are my three great-aunts from Sandstone, West Virginia who set out on a “girl’s road trip” […]
Request for Welch Automobile Information
The SAH has received the following research inquiries. Please direct any questions to the researcher. Request for Welch Automobile Information WANTED: MATERIALS, PHOTOGRAPHS, INFORMATION OR JUST REFERENCES TO THE WELCH AUTOMOBILE. An in-depth book is being compiled about the marque, […]
Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History – Call for Presentations
The International Motor Racing Research Center and the Society of Automotive Historians announce the Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, in historic Watkins Glen, New York on Thursday and Friday, November 12 & […]
2026 NAMM [National Association of Automobile Museums] Conference
The Society of Automotive Historians was well represented at the 2026 NAAM [National Association of Automobile Museums] annual conference, held April 20-23, 2026 at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The four-day conference incorporated presentations on a variety of topics of interest to auto museum […]
From the President: Issue-6
Hello SAH Members: This past month I had the pleasure of attending my first NAAM [National Association of Automobile Museums] annual conference, held at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The four days were filled with engaging presentations as well as fascinating field trips to […]
Call for Presentations: Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History 2026
The International Motor Racing Research Center and the Society of Automotive Historians announce the Tenth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, in historic Watkins Glen, New York on Thursday and […]
Fifth FIVA Pan-European Conference for Automotive History
FIVA [the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles] invites members and friends to the Fifth Pan-European Conference for Automotive History, organised by FIVA in cooperation with the Norwegian Federation for Historic Vehicles (LMK) and hosted at […]
Welcome to New SAH Members
The Society of Automotive Historians is pleased to welcome the following new members: Robert Barrett, of Angola, New York, grew up around the collector cars of his late father. He now does his best to keep the collection maintained and operable. Robert’s […]
From the President: Issue 5
Hello SAH members. Spring is the season of change, and that’s what is happening at the SAH. By now all of you have received the most recent combined – 96 pages! – issue of the SAH Journal via email. Our appreciation […]
Request for Information on a Five-Box Promotional Set
Member Charlie Henry has the following request: This may be a shot in the dark. I am trying to downsize my collection, either by sale or donation. I have an item which I have no idea of the value; I am hoping […]
Request for Information on the Stearns-Knight motor car
The SAH has received the following research inquiries. Please direct any questions to the researcher. Those with information on the Stearns-Knight motor car are encouraged to contact Roger Harmon.
Member News
Mobtown, the 2020 film about the 1957 mob summit, was in need of a 1955 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 to serve as the Carmine Galante car. As none could be located, the film company accepted the offer of a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, owned […]
Welcome to New SAH Members
The Society of Automotive Historians is pleased to welcome the following new members: Mark Porcaro, of Easton, Pennsylvania, is ‘semi’ retired from the retail automobile business. He served in various positions, mainly focused on service, parts, and body shop operations. […]