Last month, I had the opportunity to discuss Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s 1911 Mercer Type 35R Racebaout with his son Hal Clark. Hal recommended posting this 2014 YouTube video.
The Mercer (lot #10) sold for $2.53 million at the 2014 RM Auctions 2014 Monterey Classic Car Sale, the highest price ever obtained for a Mercer.
Happy July 4th Weekend!
Howard Kroplick
The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
Comments
After meeting Hal and hearing him speak in Southampton and seeing this film, I think H. Austin Clark Jr.‘s legacy is in good hands.
I enjoyed that ...
What a great video. It’s a toss up between your’s and his. I would have to see it live to decide,seeing and hearing it in action. Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July to all of you.
My uncle Gene Martin is in one of the photos sitting next to Austie in the 1911 Mercer.