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





Tuesday, November 5, 2013

SAH / Henry M Leland Chapter
HOLIDAY GATHERING      $10/per person / includes tour & hors d'oeuvres
Saturday, November 30, 2013, 1pm - 4pm ..  RSVP to Victoria vmobley@wowway.com
Place: Classic & Exotic Service Inc.
2032 Heide, Troy, MI 48084
www.classicandexotic.com

Classic & Exotic Service, Inc. has been restoring the finest American & European Classic cars since 1988.
Located in Troy, MI, with over 30,000 square feet of floor space and a staff of 30, they are one of the Midwest’s largest and most experienced restoration facilities.
Our host, Brian Joseph, and the talented craftsmen at Classic and Exotic Service in Troy, MI are opening their doors to our gathering and welcoming us in. Classic and Exotic Services Inc. are respected world-wide for their extensive restorations. Their work on Duesenberg’s,  Packard’s,  Bugatti’s, and Bentley’s have won awards from Pebble Beach, St. John's, CCCA, to Amelia Island. Current projects include: American Underslung, Cord, Peugeot, Maserati, Ferrari, Pierce Arrow, Hispano Suiza, Rolls Royce, a Tucker and more!
It is a rare opportunity to be invited to tour Classic & Exotic Service, Inc. It is not open to the public.
     

 John Jos. Jendza III/Top Hat John/Director, SAH/Leland  
 Jim Petersen/Associate Director, SAH/Leland
Victoria Mobley / Secretary-Treasurer, SAH/Leland

 

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