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  • A Preview Look: Tucker 1044 on display one week before the opening of the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia
    Dec 01 2021

    A Preview Look: Tucker 1044 on display one week before the opening of the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia

    Here is an sneak preview of Tucker 1044 on display at the new Savoy Automobile Museum. It is an honor for the Tucker 1004 team to participate in the opening of this spectacular museum. (4 comments)


  • Greg O’s Garage and Kleiner’s Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now
    Nov 30 2021

    Greg O’s Garage and Kleiner’s Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now

    Another peek into the history of Jericho Turnpike at the Start/Finish line of the 1904 & 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races (14 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904
    Nov 29 2021

    Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904

    Did you identify this holiday Friday Mystery Photo? (3 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Nov 27 2021

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    I recently purchased an unknown family's scrapbook of 250 photos taken from 1905 to 1914. Highlight are these previously never published 12 photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (9 comments)


  • 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)




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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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