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  • The Alco Black Beast will challenge the Port Jefferson Hill again next Saturday
    Sep 23 2023

    The Alco Black Beast will challenge the Port Jefferson Hill again next Saturday

    Due to the rainy weather today, the 2023 Port Jefferson Hill Climb has been postponed to next Saturday, September 30, 2023. The good news is the Alco Black Beast will challenge the mighty hill for the fourth time. (9 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: Assorted Maps of the Motor Parkway
    Sep 20 2023

    Kleiner’s Korner: Assorted Maps of the Motor Parkway

    Following up on my previous post concerning maps showing the Motor Parkway produced by the NY Daily News here are numerous others by various publications. (6 comments)


  • The Mustang III “Shorty’ Prototype to Attend The Bridge VII Concours in Bridgehampton This Saturday
    Sep 19 2023

    The Mustang III “Shorty’ Prototype to Attend The Bridge VII Concours in Bridgehampton This Saturday

    The Mustang III prototype has been invited to The Bridge (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #37 Solved: #9 50-HP Christie Touring Car at the Hairpin Turn during the 1906 American Elimination Trial
    Sep 18 2023

    Mystery Foto #37 Solved: #9 50-HP Christie Touring Car at the Hairpin Turn during the 1906 American Elimination Trial

    A racer at speed (7 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: “NY Daily News” Maps of the Motor Parkway (1929-1937)
    Sep 16 2023

    Kleiner’s Korner: “NY Daily News” Maps of the Motor Parkway (1929-1937)

    As part of its coverage of the development of the metro-NY area in the early 20th century, the "NY Daily News" often included maps in its stories. Included in these were maps of our favorite roadway, the Long Island Motor Parkway. (3 comments)


  • Tucker 1044 at the 50th Anniversary Jaguar Concours at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
    Sep 13 2023

    Tucker 1044 at the 50th Anniversary Jaguar Concours at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

    On a soggy September 10th, Tucker 1044 made an appearance at the Jag Concours. (3 comments)


  • Tucker #1044 on the PBS MotorWeek 2023 Season Premiere Episode
    Sep 11 2023

    Tucker #1044 on the PBS MotorWeek 2023 Season Premiere Episode

    The long-awaited Stephanie Hart MotorWeek premier has aired (0 comments)


  • Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.
    Sep 11 2023

    Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.

    Frank Femenias challenged you to identify this mystery Motor Parkway location (11 comments)


  •  Tucker 1044 featured in the season premiere of PBS MotorWeek this weekend
    Sep 09 2023

    Tucker 1044 featured in the season premiere of PBS MotorWeek this weekend

    PBS MotorWeek is featuring Tucker 1044 is this weekend's season premiere. (3 comments)


  • The InstaGRAM Report: Austin Clark Jr.‘s ‘Silent’ 1963 Long Island Automotive Museum Auction Part 2
    Sep 06 2023

    The InstaGRAM Report: Austin Clark Jr.‘s ‘Silent’ 1963 Long Island Automotive Museum Auction Part 2

    The 1963 Long Island Automotive Museum Auction Part 2 (6 comments)




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Apr 11 2026 Thanks for sharing, Greg.  Interesting historical view of the living quarters of a Vanderbilt socialite.

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