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Dec 15 2011
Profile:Louis Wagner- Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race& the First American Grand Prize (1908)
Born on February 5, 1882 in Pre-Saint-Gervais, France, Louis Wagner had a distinguished racing career lasting 24 years. His greatest victories were the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race with a 80-hp Darracq and the 1908 American Grand Prize with a 120-hp Fiat. (0 comments)
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Dec 14 2011
Then & Now: The Motor Parkway near Burrs Lane, Half Hollow Hills
Robbi S: "I work at Five Towns College and understand that the parkway ran through this property. I've looked at the old maps to try to determine where exactly it passed through but to no avail. I've also looked for remnants but have had no luck either. Any ideas?" (5 comments)
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Dec 13 2011
Profile: The #7 Panhard Racer- First Winner of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The three 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Panhard racers were the elite of the 18 car field. The Panhards of winner George Heath and teammate George Teste led all but two of the race’s 10 laps. Albert Clement in another French car, the Clement-Bayard, led the other two laps. (0 comments)
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Dec 12 2011
Starting Lineup: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Eighteen racers participated in the first Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 8, 1904. Photos of 17 of the 18 entrants at the Westbury starting line on Jericho Turnpike are shown here for the first time. The #10 Fiat arrived late at the starting line and began with a running start. (1 comments)
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Dec 10 2011
Then & Now: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race “S Turn” in Albertson
One of the most exciting places to watch the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race was the "S Turn" at the intersection of I.U.Willets Road and Willis Avenue in Albertson. (1 comments)
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Dec 09 2011
MASCD&CS Meeting: “Santa Claus is Arriving in a Mustang Boss 302” on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The December Meeting of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving & Chowder Society will feature a special speaker: Edsel B. Ford II, member of the Board of Directors, Ford Motor Company. The meeting will be begin at 12 Noon sharp on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Sardi's, 234 W. 44th Street. Details from Bruce Wennerstrom: (0 comments)
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Dec 08 2011
Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #13 Marcus Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Lake Success
With the documentation of the 12 Motor Parkway Bridges in Queens completed (18% of the total 65 bridges built), it is time to cross the border into Nassau County. First up is the Marcus Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge located in Lake Success. (1 comments)
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Dec 07 2011
Old Cars Weekly Article: “Always Austie: Remembering old car hobby icon Henry Austin Clark, Jr.”
The December 15, 2011 issue of Old Cars Weekly features an article "Always Austie: Remembering old car hobby icon Henry Austin Clark, Jr." by Geoff Graham. (2 comments)
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Dec 06 2011
Update: The Last Intact Motor Parkway Bridge in Suffolk County in the Melville Sand Pits
Twenty-eight members of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society enjoyed a fun, productive meeting last night at the Old Bethpage Restoration Village. During the meeting, Joe Scotto provided new evidence concerning the last intact Motor Parkway bridge in Suffolk County. (6 comments)
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Dec 05 2011
Highlights from the 3rd Clean Up the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge Day &Tonight’s LIMPPS Meeting
Great progress was made over the last three days to clean up and restore the area around the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge. Some highlights: (3 comments)
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