The Living Legacy of William S. Jackson & the Society of Automotive Historians

This Break/Fix episode focuses on William S. Jackson, a key figure in the automotive history community. Starting with his early involvement in hot rod clubs and SCCA events, Bill’s journey includes his military service, a lifelong career in journalism, and significant contributions to major vintage car clubs and magazines. He became a charter member of the Society of Automotive Historians (SAH) in 1969 and played a pivotal role in its establishment. The episode features excerpts from Bill's autobiography, shared during the 2023 SAH Awards banquet. The narrative highlights the origins and key contributors to the society and Bill's extensive career, including his roles in various automotive publications and his efforts to inspire future generations of automotive enthusiasts. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ This episode is sponsored in part by THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS (SAH); The SAH encourages research into any aspect of automotive history, and actively supports the compilation and preservation of papers, organizational records, print ephemera, and images to safe-guard, broaden, and deepen the understanding of motorized, wheeled land transportation through the modern age and into the future. For further information on the SAH visit www.autohistory.org