Films
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Aug 04 2009
Film- The First “E-Z” Passes- The Porcelain Plates of the Motor Parkway
From 1913 to 1937, the Long Island Motor Parkway Inc. issued porcelain annual-fee plates to permit unrestricted year-round use on the Motor Parkway. It is likely these plates were the first "E-Z" passes, allowing cars to pass toll gates without stopping. This two-minute film documents the various designs of the Long Island Motor Parkway plates. (2 comments)
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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 Fair Grounds on Long Island. Courtesy of Walter McCarthy and the Long Island Old Car Club, the highlights of the Jubilee have been captured in this 4-minute film. (6 comments)
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Jul 02 2009
Off-Topic: Film “Krocky” (1977)
In 1977, Howard and Roz Kroplick made a 16-minute Super-8 film called "Krocky", a parody on the movie "Rocky" which won the Best Picture Academy Award in March 1977. The film is presented in two parts. (1 comments)
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Jun 27 2009
Film “The Levittown Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstand”
Mush, I have several hundred photos of the races that went throught the heart of the Hempstead Plains, now Levittown, from 1908 to 1910. I will be more than happy to send you copies of some of my favorites. (3 comments)
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May 15 2009
Film “The Inaugural Indy 500 Race”
In celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Race on Memorial Day, this film shows the first Indy 500 Race held on May 30, 1911. Highlights include: (9 comments)
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May 01 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. (0 comments)
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Apr 21 2009
Film “A.R. Pardington and the 1911 Indy 500 Race”
A.R. Pardington was William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.'s right-hand man and helped develop both the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway. Last March, a family member Marshall Davies Llyod emailed VanderbiltCupRaces.com requesting photos and films of A.R. I found the photos but no films... until today. (0 comments)
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Apr 13 2009
OT: This video will make you smile
This post is off-topic but this video will definitely make you smile. (1 comments)
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Apr 03 2009
Film: The Great Savannah Races (1908-1911)
From 1908 to 1911, four major automobile races were held in Savannah, Georgia. Photos of the Savannah course and the four races are shown in this five-minute film. Some of the rare photos in this film are courtesy of Kim Iocovozzi from Savannah. -Grand Prize Race of the Automobile Club of America (November 26, 1908)- Won by Louis Wagner in a FIAT -American Grand Prize (November 12, 1910)- Won by David Bruce-Brown ina Benz -Vanderbilt Cup Race (November 27, 1911)- Won by Ralph Mulford in a… (4 comments)
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Mar 20 2009
Film: A Tribute to Joe Tracy
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Joe Tracy , one of the best Vanderbilt Cup Race drivers. In tribute to Joe and his mechanican Al Poole, I have placed a five-minute film of their racing careers in the Blog. (3 comments)
