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  • Video of the Week: Jay Leno & Donald Osborne driving the 1907 Vanderbilt Renault Racer to Marble House in Newport
    Nov 26 2021

    Video of the Week: Jay Leno & Donald Osborne driving the 1907 Vanderbilt Renault Racer to Marble House in Newport

    In the final episode of the Audrain Mansion & Motorcars, Jay leno and Donald Osborne discuss the 1907 Renault Vanderbilt Racer, William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and Alva Vanderbilt Belmont's Marble House. (6 comments)


  • “1948 Tucker Torpedo-The Car of Tomorrow-Today” by Ken Gross
    Nov 23 2021

    “1948 Tucker Torpedo-The Car of Tomorrow-Today” by Ken Gross

    Ken Gross wrote this article for the 2021 program guide of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)
    Nov 22 2021

    Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)

    Art Kleiner challenged to solve this weekend's Mystery Moustache. (6 comments)


  • Highlights from the Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island’s Mustang Car Show at the Vanderbilt Museum
    Nov 20 2021

    Highlights from the Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island’s Mustang Car Show at the Vanderbilt Museum

    On November 7th, over 100 Mustangs entertained a wonderful crowd at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum at Centerport. The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car received honors from the Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island and a Recognition Award from John Clor of Ford Performance. (0 comments)


  • East to West Classic Cars 1st Annual Toys for Tots Run on Saturday
    Nov 19 2021

    East to West Classic Cars 1st Annual Toys for Tots Run on Saturday

    Only one automotive event this weekend. (0 comments)


  • Restoration Update: 1962 Holman Moody Challenger  nearing completion
    Nov 18 2021

    Restoration Update: 1962 Holman Moody Challenger nearing completion

    Rob Ida provided a Challenger III progress report on his Facebook page. (0 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Vanderbilt Cup Race Illustrations of “The NY World” - Louis Wagner
    Nov 16 2021

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Vanderbilt Cup Race Illustrations of “The NY World” - Louis Wagner

    Artist Robert Edgren and "The NY World" many times portrayed the drivers of the 1906 race in a humorous manner - here is their portrayal of winning driver Louis Wagner. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #46 Solved: The 1904 press box/officials’ stand on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury
    Nov 15 2021

    Mystery Foto #46 Solved: The 1904 press box/officials’ stand on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury

    Greg O. challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (8 comments)


  • 1937 Vanderbilt Race: 7-Minute documentation of this historic Long Island race
    Nov 13 2021

    1937 Vanderbilt Race: 7-Minute documentation of this historic Long Island race

    This 7-minute film of the 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race held at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, New York is the longest documentation of this historic race. (0 comments)


  • Test drive the Mercedes EQ this Sunday
    Nov 12 2021

    Test drive the Mercedes EQ this Sunday

    Upcoming automotive events this weekend. (6 comments)




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

Apr 07 2026 Art, Part of the acreage was used for a cemetery.

Apr 07 2026 Art, Point made. Many thanks for your reply.

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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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