Part 1 of the Moody Mile retrospective takes listeners inside a live session at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen. Joe Marotta and Kip Zeiter open the program by framing the day as a celebration of Syracuse’s […]
West Hartford Historian John J. O’Leary IV Selected for Official MvVO ART Gallery at Waldorf Astoria New York
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — September 2026 — John J. O’Leary IV has been selected for inclusion in the official MvVO ART Gallery, presented in conjunction with the 2026 MvVO ART SHOW at the historic Waldorf Astoria New York. O’Leary’s photograph, […]
From the President: Issue 10
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 […]
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 […]
Society of Automotive Historians: 2026 Election Ballot
Vote for three Directors for the 2026-2029 term. Starting this year voting is quick and easy through a portal on the SAH website. Login here: https://autohistory.org/sahlogin In “Username or Email” enter your 4-digit SAH member number. In “Password” enter your […]
A Decidedly Midwestern Observation
As an undergrad from Michigan State University I came upon an article entitled “MSU’s link to automotive heritage showcased in community exhibit.” Naturally, as an SAH member the topic of automotive heritage captured my attention. I pondered, for far more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beverly Rae Kimes and the Classic Car Club of America Museum
During an April visit to the Gilmore Car Museum, Bob Barr met with SAH member John Hansen, who is the Executive Director of the Classic Car Club of America Museum on the Gilmore campus. John generously gave Bob a tour of the Noel Thompson Library and Lassiter […]
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 […]
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 goes […]
Let Technology Read the Newsletter to You!
Louis Fourie offers the following advice for those with eyesight challenges. Whilst I eagerly await the latest SAH news and applaud Chris Lezotte for keeping us informed, I admit to NOT reading the last two newsletters. Instead, because of eyesight challenges, I […]
From the President: Issue 4
Hello SAH members. Winter is a time for planning, and that’s what we’ve been doing at the SAH. While there is no big news to report this month, committees are being restructured, revisited, and renewed to make the organization run […]
Good News to Share
The book author/self publisher who shared this heartwarming and wonderful news with me was a several year participant in our Book Selling and Signing at Fall Hershey. He’s not an SAH member but is one with whom I’ve shared a […]
Porsche and Ferrari Celebrate 75 years
Not long ago, two marques – one German, one Italian – each marked their 75th anniversaries. Automotive history and motorsport owe much to two men—their interests, their designs, and the many vehicles produced by the firms founded by Ferdinand Porsche and Enzo […]