Members of the Society encourage research, preservation, recording, compilation, and publication of historical material of every type. We monitor the worldwide development of the automobile and related items, for their inception to the present. We also assist fellow members in obtaining historical information and material. For all members, the SAH provides camaraderie and the free exchange of knowledge and data. The Society's roster helps members and others locate persons with similar specialized interests. The Society's membership also includes corporations and institutions that actively support the recording and preservation of automotive history.

Cugnot Automobile

Cugnot Automobile
The first vehicle to move under its own power for which there is a record was designed by Nicholas Joseph Cugnot and constructed by M. Brezin in 1769. A replica of this vehicle is on display at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers, in Paris. I believe that the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D. C. also has a large (half size ?) scale model. A second unit was built in 1770 which weighed 8000 pounds and had a top speed on 2 miles per hour and on the cobble stone streets of Paris this was probably as fast as anyone wanted to go it. The picture shows the first model on its first drive around Paris were it hit and knocked down a stone wall. It also had a tendency to tip over frontward unless it was counterweighted with a canon in the rear. the purpose of the vehicle was to haul canons around town.

Leland Chapter Officers

John Jos Jendza III (Top Hat John) / Director

Jim Petersen / Associate Director

Victoria Mobley / Secretary/Treasurer





Wednesday, April 28, 2010

LELAND SAH GATHERING/MEETING SATURDAY, JUNE 5

A meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:00am-3:00pm at Stahls Auto Collection www.stahlsauto.com. They are in St. Clair Shores, I94 and 9 mile. Please RSVP to Victoria. An email notice will be sent to members and guests.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Leland Chapter Meeting/Gathering

Leland Chapter Meeting/Gathering - Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11am-3pm, Stonegate Farm, Lapeer MI. For more information contact Victoria.