[…] ASSOCIATIONS AND AUTO CLUBS AHR033 — Those Elusive Vehicles, Chapter 4: Associations and Clubs, by Grace R. Brigham, FALL 98 (33), 30-36 AS TOR AHR016 — Unanswered Questions, by Fred Roe, SUM 84 (16), 16 ATLANTA’S TWO-MILE MOTORDROME AHR007 — by E.L. Balderson, FALL 77 (7), 11-15 AUBURN AHR040 — The Litigation of Auburn […]
[…] quality and extent of biblio- graphic resources, and writing style. Diagrams, graphs, or photographs may be included. Submissions are to be electronic, in Word 1997-2003 format or pdf fi les only, to the e-mail address below.Possible subjects include but are not limited to historical aspects of au- tomobile companies and their lead- ers, regulation […]
[…] the Automobile in Ebony, 1945-1965″ A complete history of award winners may be found at: www.autohistory.org/awards.html November – December 2011 3 President’s Message The word “history” comes from the Greek “historiai”, meaning “research- es” or “fi ndings”. An endlessly curi- ous lot, historians are always asking questions about human experience and attempting to fi nd answers by examining various aspects of the past. The ancient Greeks believed that such thoughtful endeavours were divinely aided, assigning historical inspiration to the muse Clio, whose name means “joyful” or “celebratory”. Historians, then, are enthusiasts who investigate aspects of the past: like rowers, they move ahead by looking back. Curiosity and enthusiasm are among the hallmarks of the Society of Auto- motive Historians. Passion for certain marques, or certain time periods, or certain designs, or certain personali- ties, shared by all our members, has energized the SAH from its incep- tion. As it enters its forty-third year, it celebrates many accomplishments and faces new challenges. Small begin- nings at Hershey in 1969 have led to an organization with nearly 1,000 members in countries all around the world. Early informal publications have matured into the SAH Journal and the Automotive History Review. […]
[…] grew,heteamed up with aman whowastobecome famousfor his design workinthe field ofaero-engines, Amherst Villiers.Theydeveloped theVaux- hall-Villiers, thecombination ofaVauxhall 30/98, muchmodified andlightened, anda Villiers-designed supercharger.Theresult was astounding, givingMaysmany fas test– times-of-the-day athis favorite hill-climb venue, Shelsley Walsh,nearDroitwich in Worcestershire. Hisfirst association with Humphrey Cookcameasthe result ofan abortive attempttodevelop ateam offive- liter Invictas forinternational sportscarrac- ing. Some […]
[…] manages display advertising in the Journal. In terms of writing, the Journal encourages a tone of collegial exchange of ideas and knowledge. In terms of actual editing and proofreading, the publication currently uses the Chicago Manual of Style, and the Journal is reviewed by the whole Publications Committee before each issue is printed. The actual style book is owned by each Editor. The Journal in its current form is produced in InDesign on a Macintosh running OS X, supported by Photoshop and other applications. The page layouts are created as tabloid-sized spreads. Images are standardized to JPG fi les at 300 ppi minimum, as CMYK. The Journal is output in two parallel versions, a grayscale tabloid version for printing and a letter-sized reader version in color, distributed as a PDF fi le. The reader version of the Journal will also be featured on the revamped SAH website. Printing currently takes place in San Diego, California and mailing from Whittier, California. This position does entail a steady, dedicated time commitment. The position also encourages a higher level of research into aspects of history in general, and participation in automotive events. It is continually amazing where some aspect of automotive history may be found. Those interested in the position are encouraged to contact the Editor at: editor.a.meyer@gmail.com — A. Meyer. Summer 2011 5 NEW YORK TO […]
[…] 6 Belvedere Drive,Bristol, RI 02809 p: (401) 253-5335 c: (401) 965-7756 From Duncan Holmes I would like tell you about the two new books I have written. They are entitled Car Ads Infi nitum, Volumes 1 and 2. Volume 1 covers Cadillac, Buick and Oldsmobile, and reproduces over 500 original magazine ads from model years 1949-1967, all in color, and tells the magazines and dates of issues of virtually every one (not just one) they appeared in. Volume 2 covers Pontiac and Chevrolet, with over 600 ads from the same model years. They are the fi rst of fi ve planned volumes. Volume 3, which I am currently working on, will cover Ford Motor Company, Volume 4, Chrysler Corporation, and Volume 5, the independents. The books are available in either printed form for US $77, or can be downloaded as a PDF from www.lulu.com for US $14.95. SAH Journal No. 250 Electronic Edition SAH in Paris 2011 The 16th Annual European Meeting The Society’s 16th European meeting convened in Paris on February 3, as 33 members and guests met for dinner in the Salon De Dion of the Automobile Club de France. The event was held on its traditional Thursday, but due to a change in the schedule of Rétromobile, Europe’s […]
[…] February 2011 5 The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain President Davis’ Remarks “…and as ever, Britain ‘rules’!” S. S. Davis, reporting on Chapter activity in her President’s Letter, SAH Journal #245, May-June 2010. Indeed, of all our Chapters, the Society of Automotive Historians in Britain is our most active. The quality of SAHB publications, Aspects of Motoring History and SAHB Times, speaks for itself— simply outstanding and easily the equal of SAH’s Journal and Automotive History Review, all in pursuit of our shared purpose. SAH members have been bound together by the Society’s mission since 1969, “to encourage research, preservation, recording and publication of historical material concerning the development of the automobile and related subjects, from inception to the present day.” With this mission to guide us and with good will in all its parts, the Society’s survival as a whole is our aim. Addressing issues that potentially divide us can and should result in a stronger association. Recent concerns indicated by Peter Card and Malcolm Jeal about SAH’s relationship to SAHB, not to mention to all its Chapters and the new Motor Sports Section, bear serious refl ection—and appropriate response. With this in mind, Tony […]
[…] imports frequently lacked the plush trim and electrical assists that deï¬Â ned luxury. Lacking a soft ride or abundant V8 power this new wave substituted precise handling from an independent rear suspension, tight steering and a host of attributes that made driving an engaging experience.  All manufacturers had difï¬Â culty com- ing to terms with smog regulations, but the smaller imports had an easier ride to meet the CAFE (corporate average fuel economy) re- strictions, while the expensive imports turned to better fuel injection and valve breathing.  Deï¬Â ning luxury and prestige, and in turn brand image, increasingly recognized substance rather than a basic chassis gussied up with bells and whistles. It took a long time for the American industry to identify this change. But the big differentiator between the common car and the expensive prestige brand was strong body construction that placed safety as the primary consideration.  The network of safety crash tests with increasingly difficult scoring has quickly forced all but a few third-world offerings to incorporate as much safety engineering as possible. Add in all the other regulations and restrictions and we are now at the point that there is little difference in engineering sophis- tication, irrespective of price and prestige.  The premium image that prestige cars enjoy rapidly evaporated because of a fear that once out of warranty, the complexity and costly parts create a nightmare for the afï¬Â uent owner. This afï¬Â uent German car owner soon discovers that the high maintenance and re- pair costs render their vehicle one of the worst depreciating cars on the market. Meanwhile the Toyota owner, whose equally complex car is able to hold its value better, sleeps soundly. Who is the smart consumer here? Once again the wealthy consumer is seen as gullible by the premium manufacturers.  Into this mix arrived an American manufacturer with no heritage, namely Tesla. While Mercedes-Benz and BMW may take comfort that their S-Class and 7-Series se- […]
[…] January 1906 of 127.7 mph, a record that confounded internal combustion until 1910 when Barney Oldfi eld fi nally broke it in a Mercedes by four mph. Tested by racing as it was, this engine was the obvious pick for Stanley’s truck-turned-bus. It takes a lot of power to move such a large vehicle […]
[…] 1942, respondents regarded only three of these firms, General Electric, General Motors and Westinghouse, more favorably than Ford ( which was rated affirmatively by 65% of the sample); and ranked duPont, Standard Oil of N.J., United States Steel and United States Rubber behind the Dearborn organi zation. Ford, however, consistently led the field in […]
[…] a great help to us if you could print a note about this problem in the next issue of the newsletter. Thank you. If you have any questions, please let me know. From: George P. Hanley, 1665 Northumberland, Rochester, MI 48063: I am enclosing a copy of the Supercharger, the monthly publication of t […]
[…] participate in Civil War battle reenactments. Finally our busy day ended with food and NEW YORK TO PARIS – 1908 Use PayPal and order online at www.thegrea testautorace.com or send your name and address with a cheque or Money Order for $35.44 ($29.99 + $5.45 S/H) to The 1908 Great Auto Race Film Company […]
[…] was the sponsor of the special Wisconsin Vehicle Display. The chapter also had a booth set up at the show to take new member ships , answer questions and take orders for their list of Wisconsin Vehicle Manufacturers (that list is available for $1 from Chris Halla, c/o Krause Publications , 700 E . […]
January-February 1998 CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS o sooner do we award one year ‘s awards than we need nomin ations for the nex1: year ‘s awards. NICHOLAS -JO SEPH CUGNOT AWARD Th e Nichol as-Jos eph Cugnot Award recogni zes th e best book in the field of automoti ve history publis hed during […]
[…] Myers embarked fromLosAngeles on October 19,1929, andarrived in Shenyang onNovember 17.Hebe- gan work thatday. Before leaving the United States,hehad ordered five American truckstobe shipped to Shenyang for testing purposes: a Relay Model SII B, aRelay Model 40A; aDiamond TModel 290,aDia- mond TModel 302andaMoreland Ace. His first task wastosupervise the uncrating andassembly ofthose trucks. TheRelays […]
[…] educational institution. The award is ac- companied by a cash prize and publication of the paper by the Society. The award wasÂ ï¬ Â rst presented in 2001. It was renamed in 2008 in memory of SAH director, ofï¬ Â cer and professor Richard P. Sharchburg. Carl Benz Award Trans Am Memories by Sam Posey, published in Hagerty Clas- sic Cars. The Benz Award recognizes the periodical article or series published during the previ- ous calendar year which exhibits the most original re search and outstanding writing in automotive history. The award is named for Carl Benz, who built the ï¬Â rst vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine. Benzâs three-wheeled vehicle was built in 1885 in Mannheim, Germany. The Benz Award wasÂ ï¬ Â rst presented in 1982. From 1972 until 1981, awards for periodical articles were made as part of the Cugnot Award. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot Award English Language: Talbot-Lago Grand Sport: The Car from Paris by Peter M. Larsen […]
May- June 1992 EDITORIAL COMMENT Our members are a helpful lot. Last issue I asked some poignant questions about your priorities for SAH Journal. While opinions are still coming in, there are a few common threads in all the respon ses received to date , and these thoughts are converging to the extent that […]
[…] RATE From Christopher G. Foster, 1102 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry, Connecticut 06335:-1 was interested to see Marshall Naul’s analysis of Model A survivorship in the la test SAH !ournal, because I have long observed that A’s enjoyed longev Ity and popularity far beyond that of their contemporary rivals. Marshall s explanations, while logical, […]
[…] the car seems not to be a Packard . Can any SAH members identify it? Rev. Joe Collins , 520 N. Swope St., Greenfield, IN 46140 THREE QUESTIONS Back in about 1939 I found an item in a small German auto magazine which was lent to me (I believe it was Motor-Kritik , founded […]
[…] 1922 edition of EL AUTOMÓVIL AMERICANO reported (translated): “It was a Studebaker ‘Light-Six’ model that established the best average for six-cylinder cars in the Fuel Consumption Con test, conducted by the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland, Australia. The average performance was: 12.2 kilometers per liter!” It’s interesting to note that this publication’s “Director” was […]
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