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Dec 30 2011

Archives: William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.


Below are related links to the William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 1, 2012):


Update: VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive- Inside William K. Vanderbilt Jr.‘s Hangar and Seaplane

VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

Archives: Willie K's Cars

The 1901 Newport Automobile Races

William K. Vanderbilt Jr- “Un Millionaire Recordman” and Auto Race Driver

Willie K’s Record-Breaking Hill Climb on Thanksgiving Day 1903

Willie K’s Mother’s “Beacon Towers” Castle in Sands Point

Willie K’s Guest Lodge in Lake Success

Newly Discovered Photos of Motor Parkway Bridges and Willie K’s Guest Lodge in Lake Success

Update: VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive- Inside William K. Vanderbilt Jr.‘s Hangar and Seaplane


Films, Videos and Slideshows

Article “The Mercedes of Willie K” by Jean-Yves Lassaux


The Vanderbilt Family

Willie K’s Sister Consuelo Vanderbilt: The Duchess of Marlborough

Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, heiress, dog breeder and link to golden age, dies at 107

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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.

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