Vanderbilt Cup Races

Jun 23 2010
Then & Now: The Railroad Bridge on Ellison Road in Westbury

One of the most spectacular vantage points of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race course was the Long Island Rail Road Bridge on Ellison Road in Westbury. Drivers mounting the sharp grade of the bridge would often find the wheels of their cars lifting off the road as if they were about to launch into flight. Here' s proof (remember to click on the images to enlarge them): (0 comments)

Jun 22 2010
Stewart School Blog “The Long Island Motor Parkway: Garden City’s Hidden History ”

Last week teachers Mr. Schultz and Mrs. Tesoriero took their 4th grade Stewart School class on a walking trip to explore the remnants of the Motor Parkway in Garden City. The trip was documented in thisblog post. (0 comments)

Jun 21 2010
Highlights of the “Black Beast ” at the Klingberg Vintage Motor Car Festival

As reported in the New Britain Herald, the 2010 Klingberg Vintage Motor Car Festival held last Saturday was a big success for both spectators and participants. Here are a few of the many highlights: (1 comments)

Jun 19 2010
Article “Black Beast Roars” & a Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival Highlight

On Friday, the online newspaper Garden City Patch published an article "The "Black Beast Roars at Village Hall" describing last week's visit to campaign for a local Motor Parkway parkland. The article features 21 photos, a video and a history of the "Black Beast". (2 comments)

Jun 18 2010
Update of Local Automotive Events and Mystery Photo #3

This is is a comprehensive listing of spring and summer automotive events scheduled to be held in the Long Island area over the next six months.Updated: June 19, 2010. (4 comments)

Jun 18 2010
“Black Beast” Returns to Garden City

In support of Cyril Smith's proposal to designate a section of the Motor Parkway as parkland, the Alco "Black Beast" visited the Garden City Village Hall last night. The event was described in Thursday's edition of the online newspaper the Garden City Patch. (0 comments)

Jun 16 2010
The Corbin “Cannonball” and the Alco “Black Beast” to Meet on Saturday

In 1905, the American Hardware Corporation, makers of screws and locks, had a dream to make New Britain, Connecticut the automobile capital of the world by financing the Corbin Motor Vehicle Company. Their inital product line included two-air-cooled models that featured metal brake shoes, apparently a first for an American production car. To help promote their brand, the company entered a Corbin "Cannonball" racer in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (1 comments)

Jun 15 2010
The 2010 Greenwich Concours D’Elegance

The 2010 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance held on June 5th and 6th drew large crowds and an amazing collection of unique cars including my 1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350H Hertz Rent-A- Racer. (0 comments)

Jun 14 2010
Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#1-6)

The Long Island Automotive Museum in Southampton, New York was the foremost car museum on Long Island from 1948 to 1980...and is sadly missed. Founded and owned by the prominent collector and writer Henry Austin Clark, Jr., the museum featured a vast display of unique antique cars. (11 comments)

Jun 13 2010
Vincenzo Lancia in Action During the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races

One of the most celebrated drivers to race in the Vanderbilt Cup Races was Italian Vincenzo Lancia. In both the 1905 and 106 races, he drove a Fiat...just missing winning both races, (0 comments)