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  • The 16 Mercedes Race Cars of the Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island
    Aug 05 2017

    The 16 Mercedes Race Cars of the Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island

    Mercedes was one of the most successful marques in the early history of automobile racing. Despite participating in all six Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races and entering more automobiles than any other marque (16), a Mercedes never finished in the top three places. (0 comments)


  • The Cyclops Eye of the Tucker ‘48 Automobiles
    Aug 02 2017

    The Cyclops Eye of the Tucker ‘48 Automobiles

    The most distinguishable feature of the Tucker '48 automobile was its Cyclops Eye. This third headlight moved with the steering wheel to light the path around corner. (1 comments)


  • Hemmings Classic Car: A Shout Out to Richard Lentinello’s Ride in the Alco Black Beast
    Aug 01 2017

    Hemmings Classic Car: A Shout Out to Richard Lentinello’s Ride in the Alco Black Beast

    In the August 2017 issue of Hemmings Classic Car, executive editor Richard Lentinello recalled his ride through the streets of Roslyn in the Alco Black Beast in his article "Cars Never Driven". (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Motor Parkway Remnants Between Russell Road and Pell Terrace in Garden City
    Jul 31 2017

    Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Motor Parkway Remnants Between Russell Road and Pell Terrace in Garden City

    Art Kleiner, Paula S. and her son Jeff challenged you to identify this section of our favorite parkway in a photo published in Newsday. (15 comments)


  • Malverne Treasure #2: A Proposed Footbridge and Subway in Albertson/Williston Park
    Jul 28 2017

    Malverne Treasure #2: A Proposed Footbridge and Subway in Albertson/Williston Park

    Another gem from the Malverne Treasure Chest discovered by Roy Knoernschild documented plans for a crossing over or under the Motor Parkway due to the construction of the Park Avenue School in Williston Park. (10 comments)


  • Profile Series: Tucker 1002 “Goldie”
    Jul 26 2017

    Profile Series: Tucker 1002 “Goldie”

    In the third of our profile series on the 51 Tuckers, the "Goldie" Tucker is featured, the second pilot production Tucker '48 built. (2 comments)


  • Malverne Treasure #1: A Letter from William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.
    Jul 25 2017

    Malverne Treasure #1: A Letter from William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.

    Over 150 Long Island Motor Parkway surveys, maps, blueprints and drawings discovered by Roy Knoernschild in a Malverne basement are being categorized, repaired and scanned. During this process, another gem was discovered-a signed 1911 letter from William K. Vanderbilt Jr. sent to an assistant engineer for the Long Island Motor Parkway. (6 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #29 Solved: An Amazing Aerial of  the Open-Air Roosevelt Field Center Circa 1961
    Jul 24 2017

    Mystery Foto #29 Solved: An Amazing Aerial of the Open-Air Roosevelt Field Center Circa 1961

    The Cradle of Aviation Museum challenged you to identify this amazing aerial from their archives. (17 comments)


  • New Photo Discovery: The Eastern Embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge
    Jul 22 2017

    New Photo Discovery: The Eastern Embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge

    Bob Valentine, a long-time resident of Williston Park and a member of American Legion Post 144, has discovered two 1946 ground-breaking photos of the American Legion hall on Willis Avenue. The photos from the American Legion archives show the eastern embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge. (6 comments)


  • Profile Series: Tucker 1001 -The First Pilot Production Tucker
    Jul 19 2017

    Profile Series: Tucker 1001 -The First Pilot Production Tucker

    In the second of the profile series on the 51 Tuckers, the first pilot production Tucker is highlighted. (0 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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