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• May 01 2012

  Newsday Update: “Jericho’s Maine Maid Inn gets landmark status”

  Reporter Bill Bleyer reported in Newsday today that the Oyster Bay Town Board has designated the Maine Maid Inn as a landmark.

• Apr 06 2012

  Fred Wagner- The Official Starter of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  Fred Wagner was the official starter of all the Vanderbilt Cup Races with the exception of the 1904 race. Accordingly, Wagner was the "Zelig" of early racing and captured in hundreds of photos. Here are my some of my favorites.

• Jan 21 2012

  From the Malcolm Collum Collection: More Classic Images of “Old 16”

  When he was conservator at the Henry Ford Museum, Malcolm Collum was responsible for the care and maintenance of "Old 16". Now chief conservator at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, Malcolm is sharing six classic "Old 16" images on VanderbiltCupRaces.com: :

• Jan 17 2012

  Classic Photos of “Old 16” Locomobile

  The most photographed car in all the Vanderbilt Cup Races was the 1908 winner "Old 16" Locomobile. Among my collection of over 250 "Old 16" images, these are ten of my favorites taken during the race:

• Jan 07 2012

  From the Walter McCarthy Collection: Old 16 at the 1988 Vanderbilt Cup Race Celebration

  VanderbiltCupRaces.com contributor Walter McCarthy has been restoring, collecting and showing vintage automobiles and trucks on Long Island for over 50 years. During this period , Walter has recorded hundreds of vintage car events via photos, slides and films. He has agreed to share these treasures on this website throughout 2012.…

• Dec 30 2011

  Archives: Old 16 Locomobile

  Below are related links to Old 16 Locomobile on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 1, 2012):

• Dec 19 2011

  Article “The 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race” by Peter Helck

  For the 1948 Veteran Motor Club of America Antique Auto Show, prominent artist Peter Helck, then owner of "Old 16", wrote an article on the Vanderbilt Cup Races for the official program. Supplemented by photos from the book "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island", this is Helck's colorful description of…

• Jun 30 2011

  Archives: George Robertson

  Links related to George Robertson on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: January 1, 2012):

• Jun 29 2011

  Favorite Images of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway

  Eric M: "Can you provide a sampling of your favorite Vanderbilt Cup Race and Long Island Motor Parkway images?":

• Feb 05 2011

  Rare Images Series #2: Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver Joe Tracy

  Joe Tracy (1873-1959) was the only driver to participate in the first five races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1905 American Elimination Race, the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1906 American Elimination Race, and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race). As part of the Rare…

• Dec 04 2010

  The Mystery Segments in the Film “Old 16- An American Legend”

  The November 14th post -1997 Exhibit and Film “Old 16- An American Legend”- recorded the second highest daily viewership in VanderbiltCupRaces.com history. The primary attraction was the exhibit's film on Old 16 narrated by Paul Newman.

• Nov 06 2010

  From the Robertson Family Files: George Robertson’s Red Cross Career

  The following email and documents have been received from Peter H. Shriver, the grandson of George Robertson, winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race.

• Aug 23 2010

  Nunley’s Carousel and the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  For several generations of children on Long Island, a fond memory was riding Nunley's Carousel on Sunrise Highway in Baldwin. Closed in 1995, Nunley's Carousel was restored and relocated to the Cradle of Aviation in East Garden City in 2009. While attending a Thursday cruise night at the museum,…

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: December 31, 2011):

• Feb 28 2010

  The Amazing and Continuing Saga of the 1906 Locomobile Twins- Part II

  In response to Dean B's email, last Sunday, I started the story of the 1906 Locomobile twins. Here's a recap and Part II.

• Feb 27 2010

  The Amazing and Continuing Saga of the 1906 Locomobile Twins- Part I

  Dean, thanks for forwarding your neighbor's recollection and for asking the question. I have heard the story of the discarded Locomobiles....from articles by Peter Helck (1893-1988), the great American artist and former owner of the "Old 16" Locomobile. But, let's start at the beginning.

• Jul 05 2009

  Film “The Last Race for Old 16 and Joe Tracy?” (1946)

  In June 1946, the Veteran Motor Car Club of America sponsored its 50th Anniversary Jubilee featuring a parade of 75 vintage cars and nine races at the Mineola Fairgrounds on Long Island. Courtesy of Walter McCarthy and the Long Island Old Car Club, the highlights of the Jubilee have been…

• Apr 30 2009

  Old 16 Rides Again In Dearborn: September 2008

  For the 58th Annual Old Car Festival held September 6th & 7th, 2008 held at the Henry Ford, Old 16 was brought out and driven for the last time before being permanently retired to static exhibit according to the Youtube description.

• Apr 16 2009

  “Old 16” Tin Can Art by David Wasserman

  Many great pieces of art have been created based on the exciting Vanderbilt Cup Races, most notably by the wonderful artist Peter Helck. One of the most unusual works of Vanderbilt art is this tin can painting by David Wasserman.

• Mar 14 2009

  Old 16 at the 1952 Bridgehampton Road Race

  To help promote the 1952 Bridgehampton Road Race, owner Peter Helck and his son Jerry Helck brought Old 16, the winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, to the course.

  
  

  Joe Tracy, who drove in the 1904, 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races, can be…

• Jun 23 2008

  Driver Profile: George Robertson

  A profile of the first American driver to win the Vanderbilt Cup Race in an American car.