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What we have in common is our interest in automotive history. We research, share information, and publish to build a deeper understanding of the development and impact of motor vehicles—cars, motorcycles, and trucks—from recent history all the way back to Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot’s steam-powered three-wheeler of 1769, which is featured in our logo.

Why SAH?

The Society of Automotive Historians is a community of people who preserve and promote automotive history.

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With over 650 members in 25 countries, including amateur and professional historians, scholars, collectors, restorers, journalists, museum and library professionals, teachers, educators, and just plain enthusiasts.

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Digital versions of the SAH Journal & the Automotive History Review delivered via email, and available in the member portal

October 2026 Update

All member dues will see a price increase beginning in October 1, 2026. All renewals before will be honored at the current price.

Membership Benefits

The Society promotes the preservation of documents, records, images, and ephemera related to the history of motorized transport on wheels. We encourage the writing, recording, and dissemination of automotive history based on such primary sources.