Leland Chapter Society of Automotive Historians: 2012

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.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Lingenfelter Collection Saturday 4/28/12

Great Tour at the Lingenfelter Collection on Saturday, April 28. Take a look for more pictures on www.autosavant.com thanks to Charles Krome. His 2 daughters joined us as well as students from the Wayne State Industrial Design Department. The future car guys among us. Pat Bisson gave an overview of SAH National and our web site www.autohistory.org . The web site is being updated by Mark Patrick who now resides in Florida. You can find Mark on Facebook and can also email him at tennisdoofus@gmail.com for more information. Top Hat John, Pat Bisson, Leroy Cole did an excellent job introducing and talking with our special guests.

Friday, March 23, 2012

SAH @ LINGENFELTER COLLECTION / Tour and Gathering

SAH Leland Chapter Members & friends,
Join us and see rare and unique automobiles, 150 vehicles that make up one of the greatest car collections in the United States.

THE LINGENFELTER COLLECTION

7819 Lochlin Drive

Brighton, MI 48116

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11am - 3pm

$10/per person (includes Tour, Lunch, Presentation)

RSVP by April 21, 2012 to Victoria

586.246.0312 or email:

vmobley@wowway.com

John Jos. Jendza III/Top Hat John … Director

Jim Petersen …………… Associate Director
Victoria Mobley ……… Secretary/Treasurer

The Lingenfelter Collection
There are more than 150 vehicles in a 40,000 square foot space. Vehicles are from the early 1950’s through the 21^st century, Corvettes, Ford, muscle cars and more. Several vehicles in the collection are among the most rare automobiles in the world, including a Bugatti Veyron, an Enzo Ferrari, and a Lamborghini Reventon.
www.thelingenfeltercollection.com

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Activities of 2011 for The Leland Chapter

May 2011: Historic Dossin Maritime Museum,www.detroithistorical.org a luncheon at the historic Detroit Yacht Club, www.dyc.com speaker: Mark Phelan/Detroit Free Press automotive columnist/topic: 'Trends in Automotive Technology & Design'. We extended our invitation to local car clubs, auto hobbyists. John Northup became our 'Official Photographer'.
July 2011: gathering only held at Piquette T-Plex www.tplex.org museum in Detroit for the Reception of The Fashion & The Automobile-An Exhibit In 10 Eras.
October 2011: Formal meeting & tour of the new Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum: www.mimths.org. A new museum dedicated to portraying and preserving the story of Michigan civilian & military personnel in 20th Century conflict. The agenda included a brief look into the Mike Davis book: 'Arsenal of Democracy'. Our guest speaker: William Porter/retired GM Pontiac Design Studio Director/topic: 'Birth & Design of Jeep'
December 2011: Close the year with a Holiday Party at the beautiful Stahls Automotive Foundation museum. www.stahlsauto.com Guest speaker: member Brian Baker and students from College for Creative Studies www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu Topic: Harley Earl and the digital revolution of design at GM. Brian is The Adjunct Faculty For Design History at CCS and National Development Consultant/AACA Museum Hershey, PA www.aacamuseum.org See below for pictures of the event.