The Alco Black Beast
The restored racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races and raced in the first Indy 500
Nicknamed “the Black Beast,” this was one of the most famous race cars of its era. A two-time winner of the Vanderbilt Cup, a major event in the early years of American motorsport, the car was the favorite to win the first Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911.
Related Posts
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Oct 15 2010
In Search of Alcos: #2 The Only Known Running Alco Truck In the World
The Hershey Flea Market was "tons" of fun with over 10,000 vendors and 100,000 attendees. But, my big thrill was encountering Tony Guarnaschelli and his 1912 Alco Two-Ton Truck.... believed to be the only running Alco truck left in the world.
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Oct 13 2010
President Teddy Roosevelt Visits the Black Beast
Today the Alco Garage in Roslyn had a special visit- President Theodore Roosevelt. Okay, it really was James Foote who has been recreating the personna of Teddy for over 17 years.
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Oct 11 2010
Highlights from the 2010 Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance
Beautiful weather and amazing cars brought out a huge crowd at Sunday's 6th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance, completely filling the shopping center's parking lots. Here are the highlights:
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Oct 07 2010
The Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Rally Part II & Video from Long Island Exchange
Saturday's Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Poker Rally & Parade was a special event featuring a display of magnificent vintage cars and racers, a parade through the 4-mile Bridgehampton old course and a Poker Rally. As a follow-up to yesterday's post on the parade, below is Part II focusing on…
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Oct 07 2010
The Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Rally Parade Part I
Saturday's Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Poker Rally & Parade was a special event featuring a display of magnificent vintage cars and racers, a parade through the 4-mile Bridgehampton old course and a Poker Rally. Below are highlights of the parade which was led by the Alco Black Beast:
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Oct 05 2010
Impressive AACA Show at Hallockville Farm in Riverhead
Congratulations to Peconic AACA and George Bartunek for a great car show at Hallockville Farm on Sunday. Check out the slideshow below and you will find the factors to have one of the best car shows on Long Island; spectacular vintage cars, friendly people, excellent weather, a wonderful location…
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Sep 27 2010
Great Neck AutoFest Sets Record for Black Beast Drivers & Mechanicians
Last Sunday's Great Neck AutoFest/Festival was a great success. Thousands came out to enjoy 50 vintage cars, music, carnival rides, a petting zoo and food. A total of 205 people sat in the Alco-6 Racer, setting an all-time record for Black Beast drivers at a single event.
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Sep 14 2010
The Black Beast Has a Blast at the LI Moose Classic Car Club Show
Congratulations to the Long Island Moose Classic Car Club for a another wonderful car show last Sunday. The entire Alco Team had a great time! Here are some highlights:
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Sep 09 2010
The Alco Practicing for the 1911 Indy 500: The License Plate & Mystery Car
Prior to the 1911 Indy 500 Race, the #18 Alco conducted practice runs on the Long Island Motor Parkway. On these runs, a New York license plate M1067 was placed on the front of the car. (Post corrected on November 10, 2011- Original post indicated the Alco was practicing for…
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Sep 01 2010
In Search of Alcos: #1 Alco-6 Black Beast Racer Archives
Links to related posts on the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: September 14, 2011):
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