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William Luttgen

The last living participant of the first Vanderbilt Cup Race (1904)

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Mercedes #18 (1904)

Mercedes #5 (1905)

Skidded into a telegraph pole owned by driver Keene's father and threw mechanician Luttgen under the car

Mercedes #7 (1906)

Car sold to George McKesson Brown one week before the race

Mercedes #5 (1908)

Owned by William K.Vanderbilt, Jr.-Reportedly same Mercedes that broke the one-mile land speed record in 1904

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May 22 2012
Howard, Would love to have the opportunity to work on the brite work with you.

May 22 2012
talked to the ‘cradle’ today - 5/22/12 - they said they will only have one cruise night this summer but don’t…

May 22 2012
Howard, Thank you for being such a gracious host and for allowing my son to sit in the Black Beast. Jack was thrilled and…

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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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