Vanderbilia
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Mar 31 2011
Peter Helck’s Packard Gray Wolf Cover Painting for The Packard Cormorant
In celebration of their Silver Anniversary, the Packard Club commissioned Peter Helck in 1978 to create a special cover painting for The Packard Cormorant, their official magazine.
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Feb 19 2011
Scorecard Vanderbilia #1: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
A common piece of Vanderbilia for all six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island were scorecards providing information on the entrants. The scorecards usually included ads related to lodging, transportation and real estate:
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Feb 07 2011
Peter Helck and a Piece of Locomobile Vanderbilia
In 1905 Roslyn photographer William Pickering captured the #7 Locomobile passing Krug's Hotel on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The Locomobile's third place finish in the race was the first time an American car had ever placed in an international competition. Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, brought back… (1 comments)
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Jan 25 2011
The Mystery 1952 Vanderbilt Cup
John G: "I have a large 18 inch "Grecian Urn" style brass/copper trophy that has engraved on it WINNER VANDERBILT CUP RACE 1952. A quarter size medallion with a 50s race car in the center and "Ethyl Grand Prix Vanderbilt Cup Race" is above the graving. Can you please share… (3 comments)
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Jan 01 2011
Premium Vanderbilia Estimated Market Values
Collectibles and memorabilia from the Vanderbilt Cup Races have turned up in auctions, flea markets and the Internet throughout the years. Please request market estimates on any Vanderbilia that you own in the Comment section or call Howard Kroplick at 1-516-625-0123. Below is a listing of “Vanderbilia” and an estimate… (10 comments)
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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,… (0 comments)
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Aug 02 2010
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway License Plates
Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: December 1, 2011):
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Jul 08 2010
Heritage Museums Blog: “American Speed, the Vanderbilt Cup and the Mysterious FIC”
As a follow-up to our May 23, 2010 post, Heritage Museums & Gardens posted this article on their 1908 PAL oil painting and new exhibit "American Speed". Some highlights:"
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May 27 2010
Vanderbilia: The Entry Form for the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race
A very unusual piece of Vanderbilia is the official entry form for the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race. This piece was originally in the collection of the prominent artist and "Old 16" owner Peter Helck. Remember to click on the images to enlarge them.
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May 13 2010
Vanderbilt Cup Race Pennants Sold for $1,743 on Ebay
Two "vintage 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race pennants" were auctioned on Ebay last week. The two pennants were sold together for $1,743 with 16 bidders participating. This was the description of the items by the seller:
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