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  • Update: The Hunt for the “Godfather” Train Painting is Over
    May 18 2019

    Update: The Hunt for the “Godfather” Train Painting is Over

    Two weeks ago, a search began for a lost "Peter Helck" train painting that was seen in the famous "Five Families" scene in the Godfather film. Jerry Jordak and Greg Anderson have solved this mystery. (17 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #7 Mineola & Carle Place
    May 15 2019

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #7 Mineola & Carle Place

    Our favorite Motor Parkway father and son team Dave and Sammy Russo journeyed once again on their bikes to explore our favorite parkway from Lake Success to Melville. In the seventh post of the series, Sammy and Dave explored the Mineola/Carle Place section of the Motor Parkway. (4 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #19 Solved: Creedmoor State Hospital in Queens (Circa 1927-1931)
    May 14 2019

    Mystery Foto #19 Solved: Creedmoor State Hospital in Queens (Circa 1927-1931)

    Frank Femenias challenged you again to solve this recently discovered Mystery aerial. (15 comments)


  • Highlights from the Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    May 11 2019

    Highlights from the Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

    It was a great day for a car show at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point on Saturday. Over 100 automobiles, several car clubs and hundreds of spectators saluted Long Island's military academy and its history of service to our country. (2 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #6 East Williston
    May 08 2019

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #6 East Williston

    Our favorite Motor Parkway father and son team Dave and Sammy Russo journeyed once again on their bikes to explore our favorite parkway from Lake Success to Melville. In the sixth post of the series, Sammy and Dave explored the East Williston section of the Motor Parkway. (10 comments)


  • Tucker 1044 to Be Featured in Kings Point
    May 07 2019

    Tucker 1044 to Be Featured in Kings Point

    Check out Tucker 1044 at this Saturday's Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. Let's support Long Island's military academy and salute their service to our country! (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #18 Solved: The Peerless Green Dragon at the 2004 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance
    May 06 2019

    Mystery Foto #18 Solved: The Peerless Green Dragon at the 2004 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

    Dick Gorman challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (5 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #5 Williston Park
    May 01 2019

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #5 Williston Park

    Our favorite Motor Parkway father and son team Dave and Sammy Russo journeyed once again on their bikes to explore our favorite parkway from Lake Success to Melville. In the fifth post of the series, Sammy and Dave explored the Williston Park section to the Oyster Bay LIRR tracks of the Motor Parkway. (8 comments)


  • Tucker 1044 Receives a Shout Out in Tucker Topics
    Apr 30 2019

    Tucker 1044 Receives a Shout Out in Tucker Topics

    The Tucker Club of America sent a shout out to the Tucker 1044 Team on the back cover of its official magazine Tucker Topics. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn in the Early 1960s
    Apr 29 2019

    Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn in the Early 1960s

    Ian Zwerdling challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (19 comments)




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Apr 26 2026 Fascinating historical thread supported by clear graphics of primary sources. First-rate historiography! A pleasure to read.

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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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