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





Sunday, September 29, 2013

Leland Chapter Visits The Bentley Historical Library & Automotive Research Center / Ann Arbor MI

Great successful meeting at The University of Michigan, at The Bentley Historical Library with our host Mr. Leonard Coombs, Principal Archivist and his associate Olga and at The Automotive Research Center with our host Anna Stefanopoulou and students. We enjoyed a tour with Leonard & Olga of the Library and a look at some pieces that were set out for viewing. We then walked over to the Automotive Research Center. Returning to The Library for Dessert & Cider and a meeting.
We had 30 members in attendance with many new people and those we haven't seen in years.
Member activities included Charles Hyde and his new book: Arsenal Of Democracy (At its Annual Meeting on September 27, the Historical Society of Michigan recognized my work with its Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award for "exceptional achievements in documenting and advancing Michigan history." This award dates from 2007, making me the seventh recipient. )
New guests Steve Stanford & Russ Dore (from the Henry Ford 150) You can visit them on facebook and www.henryford150.com) .. They also talked about 'bus tours' with Bianco Bus Tour Company
Bill McGuire was in attendance (from Toledo) and shared his website www.macsmotorcitygarage.com .
Kevin & Jane McCabe made it all the way from the Windsor, Canada area. Making a suggestion of future meeting/gatherings at the newly renovated/with added exhibits at The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village http://ctmhv.com/Information/information.htm
For more information on The Bentley Historical Library and The Automotive Research Center please visit their websites: http://bentley.umich.edu/ and http://arc.engin.umich.edu/index.html



























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