Society of Automotive Historians

What follows is the first of three articles addressing available research resources written by Mark Vargas, SAH Board member and Director of Grants and Research at America’s Packard Museum.  Many aficionados of automotive history, like the members of SAH, look for sources […] Read More

Since the last newsletter in which Mark Vargas reminded us of America’s Packard Museum’s book loan program available exclusively to SAH members in good standing, your correspondent has participated in the program. Thus follow thoughts from that experience. It was precipitated by […] Read More

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 […] Read More

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 […] Read More

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 […] Read More

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. Read More

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 […] Read More

Did you know SAH members can borrow books from the Turnquist Library at America’s Packard Museum? You don’t have to go the Turnquist Library, the Library comes to you! The Library has over 4,500 titles, including many book award nominees and […] Read More

Unfortunately all news about members is not joyful. With this issue we must note the recent passing of a truly stellar automotive historian, Stuart R Blond (SAH# 952). His widow and life’s partner for 40 of his 72 years, Stella Pyrtek-Blond, told […] Read More

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 […] Read More