The Mustang III “Shorty’ Prototype to Attend The Bridge VII Concours in Bridgehampton This Saturday
Once a famed racecourse in Bridgehampton hosting some of the highest profile racers, drivers and races, the track was closed down in the 90's and transformed into a world-class golf and country club. Paying homage to its storied automotive history, for the past 7 years The Bridge has been host to one of the most exclusive concours events in the country.
From their website;
"In 2016, Bob Rubin, Shamin Abas & Jeffrey Einhorn founded what has become one of the nation’s most original and most exclusive annual automotive events.
Taking place at the private golf club that sits on the hallowed grounds of the original Bridgehampton Race Circuit, the namesake classic car exhibition pays tribute to the historic racing that took place on the site for nearly half a century. The exhibition is primarily focused on post-war sports and competition cars that raced or would have been eligible to race at The Bridgehampton Race Circuit during its glory years. More than 200 cars of great provenance are featured every year."
In the past, The 1909 ALCO Black Beast, 1962 HolmanMoody Falcon Challenger III and '48 Tucker have had the honor of being shown at the event. This year, Saturday, September 23rd, for The Bridge Concours VII, it is the 1963 Ford Mustang III 'Shorty' Prototype's turn.
Greg O.
The prototype 1963 Ford Mustang III to be making its first appearance at the Bridge Concours this Saturday 23rd, 2023.
2019: The Bridge IV: 1948 Tucker 1044
9/14/19
On display in front of the clubhouse, Tucker 1044 makes its appearance
The view out over the greens from the clubhouse
The Tucker Team
2021: The Bridge V: The Alco Black Beast
9/18/21
A prime location for the Black Beast
2022: The Bridge VI: 1962 Holman Moody Challenger III
9/17/22
The Falcon out on the greens
Seen here circled in red, even in an aerial shot, the Facon stands out
The celebrities come out for this show, after all, it is the Hamptons!
Christie Brinkley poses next to this 1972 Citroen GS Drapeaux Munich Olympics.
Can you spot rockstar legend and auto enthusiast Jon Bon Jovi?
From the program
The show layout
Bridgehampton Race Circuit Then & Now
April 1994
Just before the track closed
Current Google Earth satellite view
From the 60's/70's through to the track's demise, the track was always busy with weekend amateur racers. Join one of the racing bodies, pass technical inspections and bring your car on the track!
In the early 90's organizers like EMRA (Eastern Motor Racing Association) would hold their Vanderbilt Time Trials. This dash plaque was the last time I ran the course with my track-ready Porsche 944.
Early on when the time trials were named, EMRA wanted to name the trials after an important automotive race. Unfortunately for them, all race names were copyrighted, except for one, The Vanderbilt Cup Races. Hence from then forward, all EMRA time trials were known as the Vanderbilt Cup Time Trials.
So, in a way, I can claim my Porsche and I raced in the Vanderbilt Cup!
-Greg O.
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