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  • Hemmings Classic Car: The Vanderbilt Cup- America’s first internationally recognized road-race
    Jun 26 2019

    Hemmings Classic Car: The Vanderbilt Cup- America’s first internationally recognized road-race

    The August 2019 issue of Hemmings Classic Car features an excellent review of the Vanderbilt Cup Races by Jeff Koch with the assistance of photos from my collection. (3 comments)


  • Update #1: Village of Garden City Uncovers the Motor Parkway Near Raymond Court
    Jun 25 2019

    Update #1: Village of Garden City Uncovers the Motor Parkway Near Raymond Court

    Al Velocci reports that the Village of Garden City has begun work around the Long Island Motor Parkway right-of-way west of Raymond Court. They uncovered original concrete and the three-foot concrete extensions. (9 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Jun 24 2019

    Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a prominent driver taking a turn. (17 comments)


  • Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype
    Jun 22 2019

    Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype

    The Tucker Tin Goose Prototype was introduced on June 19,1947in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of its 72nd anniversary, below is a an article by the Historic Vehicles Association "Quirks of the Tucker Tin Goose Prototype", supplemented by images taken of this historic automobile this month. (1 comments)


  • Update: In Celebration of the Tucker 1044 and Tucker Tin Goose Back Together Again
    Jun 18 2019

    Update: In Celebration of the Tucker 1044 and Tucker Tin Goose Back Together Again

    In celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the introduction of Tucker prototype on June 19, 1947, Tucker 1004 joined the Tucker Tin Goose over the weekend at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The 1911 E-M-F Racer Shown at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey
    Jun 17 2019

    Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The 1911 E-M-F Racer Shown at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey

    This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a wonderful race car shown at this year's Elegance at Hershey. (8 comments)


  • The Search for the Two Original 1948 Tucker #44 License Plates
    Jun 15 2019

    The Search for the Two Original 1948 Tucker #44 License Plates

    In 1948, the State of Illinois issued the #1 manufacturer license plate to the only major automobile manufacturer in the state -the Tucker Automobile Corporation. These plates today are rarely available and highly sought by Tucker memorabilia collectors. (4 comments)


  • Tucker 1044 To Be Featured at “The Tucker Get Together-2019” This Saturday in Hershey, PA
    Jun 13 2019

    Tucker 1044 To Be Featured at “The Tucker Get Together-2019” This Saturday in Hershey, PA

    The AACA Museum and the Tucker Automobile Club of America will be hosting the "Tucker Get Together-2019" this weekend, June 15-16, 2019, in Hershey, PA. Tucker 1044 and the Tucker Tin Goose will be featured during the weekend. (0 comments)


  • Tucker 1044 Honored at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey
    Jun 11 2019

    Tucker 1044 Honored at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey

    At last Sunday's Elegance at Hershey, Tucker 1044 was awarded Most Unique Post-War Design among an amazing field of over 70 beautiful automobiles. Tucker 1044 highlights are below. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Planning for the Extension of Union Turnpike in Queens (Circa 1931/1932)
    Jun 10 2019

    Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Planning for the Extension of Union Turnpike in Queens (Circa 1931/1932)

    This weekend's Mystery Foto was a great aerial used to plan a major road. (19 comments)




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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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