Vanderbilt Cup Races

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• Feb 02 2012

  Three Vanderbilt Cup Race Winners Together in 1936

  David Greenlees' Oldmotor.com website has posted this photo taken prior to the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race. I believe it may be the only image of three Vanderbilt Cup Race winners together.

• Jan 28 2012

  George Robertson’s Last Drive

  After skipping the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1908 winner George Robertson was preparing for a triumphant return in the 1910 Race driving a Benz. His hopes for a repeat win and his future racing career were dashed with one of the strangest accidents in Vanderbilt Cup Race history.

• 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: December 1, 2011):

• 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…

• Nov 26 2011

  Film “The Greatest Vintage Automobile Event Ever Held on Long Island”

  In my opinion, the greatest vintage automobile event ever held on Long Island occurred on October 9, 1954 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Vanderbilt Cup Race. The event was organized by Long Island Old Car Club and the Mineola Fair and Industrial Exposition.

• Nov 19 2011

  The 50th Anniversary of the First Vanderbilt Cup Race on October 9, 1954

  The Vanderbilt Cup Races have been celebrated by vintage car clubs and historical organizations for over 75 years. The grandest and most memorable celebration was held on Long Island on October 9, 1954, marking the 50th anniversary of the first Vanderbilt Cup Race.

• Aug 27 2011

  A Tribute to the Mechanicians of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  Every race car that participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races of 1904 to 1910 carried two men, the driver and a riding mechanic called a mechanician. The mechanician assisted with repairs, helped navigate the course, and, when needed, worked a hand pump to maintain fuel pressure. The mechanician was the…

• Aug 13 2011

  Collectorsweekly.com Show & Tell: The Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup Race Poster

  Last week Mark L. posted this request for information on Collectorsweekly.com Show & Tell and VanderbiltCupRaces.com .

• Jun 30 2011

  Archives: George Robertson

  Links related to George Robertson on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: August 4, 2011):

• Dec 23 2010

  Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up…

• 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 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.

• Sep 17 2009

  An Amazing Discovery from the Pickering Collection-The 1906 #10 Apperson

  William Pickering was one of the earliest Long Island photographers documenting many of the people, buildings and events in Nassau County including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. On Wednesday, Catherine Pickering and I examined her collection of photos and postcards created by her grandfather. The above unmarked photo of…

• Jun 23 2009

  Vanderbilt Cup Race Drivers on the Broadway Stage in 1906

  Last week, a photo was posted of Elsie Janis on stage for the 1906 musical The Vanderbilt Cup. The above recently restored photo was taken during the same night as the drivers and mechanicians posed with Elsie Janis after the show.

• Jun 23 2008

  Driver Profile: George Robertson

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