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  • A Historical Fiction Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt: American Duchess by Karen Harper
    Mar 05 2019

    A Historical Fiction Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt: American Duchess by Karen Harper

    Bestselling author Karen Harper has written a historical fiction novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt called American Duchess. (1 comments)


  • Update- Mystery Foto #9 Solved: The Northern State Parkway Gateway in 1933
    Mar 04 2019

    Update- Mystery Foto #9 Solved: The Northern State Parkway Gateway in 1933

    New York State Parks, Bureau of Historic Sites, challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (27 comments)


  • Hemmings Blog: Forgotten TDX coupe showed a frameless fiberglassed future
    Mar 02 2019

    Hemmings Blog: Forgotten TDX coupe showed a frameless fiberglassed future

    The 1966 TDX that was displayed at last Sunday's Tucker 1044 Open House was featured in the February 28, 2019 issue of Hemmings Blog. (1 comments)


  • Two Videos from the Tucker 1044 Open House
    Feb 27 2019

    Two Videos from the Tucker 1044 Open House

    Here are two brief "Tucker" videos from last Sunday's Tucker 1044 Open House. (0 comments)


  • Updated: Highlights from Sunday’s Amazing Tucker 1044 Open House
    Feb 26 2019

    Updated: Highlights from Sunday’s Amazing Tucker 1044 Open House

    Thanks everyone for turning out for last Sunday's Tucker 1044 Open House. Several highlights from a really fun day! (6 comments)


  • Mystery Foto # 8 Solved: The 1966 TDX Plastic Car Created and Built on Long Island
    Feb 25 2019

    Mystery Foto # 8 Solved: The 1966 TDX Plastic Car Created and Built on Long Island

    Joe Amendolia challenged you to identify this 1966 plastic concept car which was displayed last Sunday at the Tucker 1044 Open House. (13 comments)


  • Kings Point Automotive Club Hosts A Wonderful Long Island Car Council Meeting
    Feb 23 2019

    Kings Point Automotive Club Hosts A Wonderful Long Island Car Council Meeting

    Congratulations to the midshipmen of the King Point Automobile Club for successfully hosting the Long Island Car Club Council on Saturday at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. (0 comments)


  • Roslyn Landmark Society in the News (Updated: 2/21/2019)
    Feb 21 2019

    Roslyn Landmark Society in the News (Updated: 2/21/2019)

    Join today for only $25 and receive a signed book "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island" or "Long Island Motor Parkway". (4 comments)


  • Henry Austin Clark, Jr.‘s 1974 Photos of the Alco Black Beast
    Feb 19 2019

    Henry Austin Clark, Jr.‘s 1974 Photos of the Alco Black Beast

    Seeking material for the Long Island Automotive Museum's postcard series, Henry Austin Clark, Jr. visited collector Joel E. Finn (1938-2017) at his Ridgefield, Connecticut home. Among the 1974 images captured by Clark were these photos of the Alco Black Beast, which was then owned by Joel. (5 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Two Pegaso Z-102s Parked at the 1953 Bridgehampton Races
    Feb 18 2019

    Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Two Pegaso Z-102s Parked at the 1953 Bridgehampton Races

    Dick Gorman reached into his personal photo collection and challenges you to identify this Mystery Foto. (16 comments)




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Apr 26 2026 Fascinating historical thread supported by clear graphics of primary sources. First-rate historiography! A pleasure to read.

Apr 26 2026 Excellent video. So glad to see this historical treasure being preserved.

Apr 25 2026 Thanks for sharing!  Very informative.

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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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