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Oct 09 2011
Exclusive Video “World’s Oldest Running Car Sold for A Record $4.62 Million”
Some of the most exciting events of Hershey Week were the RM Auctions at Hershey Lodge on October 6-7, 2011. The highlight was the sale of the 1884 De Dion Bouton Trepardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout, considered the world's oldest running car. Here are my photos of the car as it was displayed in ballroom lobby and a 6-minute video showing its sale for an amazing $4.62 million, over twice the low estimate. (1 comments)
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Oct 07 2011
Over 675 Drivers and Mechanicians Have Given the Black Beast a Thumbs-Up in 2011
Over 675 people have sat in the Black Beast this year as drivers and mechanicians. Since 2009, over 1,875 people have given a thumbs up in the Black Beast: (0 comments)
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Oct 06 2011
Highlights from the 2011 Hallockville Peconic Bay AACA Car Show
The 2011 Hallockville Peconic Bay ACCA Car Show was great fun with the Black Beast making an appearance for the third consecutive year. Overall, more than 50 drivers and mechanicians enjoyed the Black Beast including several brave people who went for a lap on the Hallockville track. Some highlights: (0 comments)
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Oct 05 2011
A Tampa Bay Automobile Museum Challenge: Help Identify This Front Wheel Drive Racer
The Tampa Bay AutomobileMuseum has a challenge for VanderbiltCupRaces.com viewers concerning a recently purchased front wheel drive racer. Here are clues from Olivier Cerf: (3 comments)
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Oct 04 2011
Highlights from the 2011 Bridgehampton Poker Rally
The 2011 Bridgehampton Poker Rally was a roaring success. Some highlights: (1 comments)
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Oct 03 2011
The 2011 AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania
It's that time of year again- Hershey! The largest automotive flea market and show in the world officially opens in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Thursday and runs through Saturday. Here are relevant links and several recommended events: (1 comments)
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Sep 30 2011
Highlights and Archives for VanderbiltCupRaces.com- September 2011
September 2011 Summary A total of 5,395 unique visitors viewed the website in September 2011 (an average of 180 visitors per day and 4.4 pages per visit) , a 17% increase over September 2010. For the first three-quarters of 2011, a total of 48,885 unique daily viewers have visited VanderbiltCupRaces.com, a daily average of 179 and a 36% increase over YTD 2010 and a 118% increase over YTD 2009. Thanks for stopping by!… (0 comments)
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Sep 30 2011
Long Island Automotive Event Update: Events, Updates & Recent Comments-Saturday, October 1, 2011
Latest Long Island automotive events, updates and recent comments on VanderbiltCupRaces.com: (0 comments)
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Sep 29 2011
New York Daily News Article: Documenting the Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges
Today's Queens edition of the New York Daily News includes an article on Long Island Motor Parkway bridges. Al Velocci, Lynn Henry, Gaitri Ken, and I were interviewed: (1 comments)
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Sep 28 2011
Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #9 The Creedmoor Bridge in Queens Updated: 10/22/16
When the 48 miles of the Motor Parkway were completed in 1926, a total of 60 bridges were built by William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and his associates over and under the parkway. Going west to east, the ninth bridge from the Western Terminus at Nassau Boulevard (Horace Harding Boulevard) was a highway bridge connecting the properties belonging to the State Hospital at Creedmoor: (4 comments)
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