Vanderbilt Cup Races

Oct 21 2010
In Search of Alcos: #3 Manny Souza’s 1908 Alco Touring Car

My visit and presentation at Cape Cod's Heritage Museums & Gardens were memorable. The automobile museum and the current "American Speed" exhibit are spectacular. Some highlights: (1 comments)

Oct 20 2010
The 1909 Reo Gentleman’s Roadster from the Vanderbilt Museum

A special attraction to the upcoming Vanderbilt Cup Race exhibit is a rare 1909 Reo Gentleman's Roadster on loan from the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. The car was last displayed at the Long Island Automotive Museum in the 1970s. (0 comments)

Oct 19 2010
Newsday Article “100 Years Later, a Victory Lap for Vanderbilt Cup”

Tuesday's Newsday included an excellent Explore LI cover story on the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Events this weekend. The article by Jim Merritt provided a brief summary of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the plans to celebrate them at the Cradle of Aviation Museum beginning this weekend: (0 comments)

Oct 18 2010
The Black Beast Helps Dedicate the East Williston New Village Hall

Last Saturday, the Black Beast participated in the dedication of the East Williston new Village Hall. Here are some highlights: (1 comments)

Oct 16 2010
From the Ron Ridolph Collection: Images of the Long Island Motor Parkway

Ron Ridolph has been exploring and enjoying the Motor Parkway for more than 70 years. In 1981, Ron walked the length of the road from Fresh Meadows to Lake Ronkonkoma. His resulting 532 photographs documented the Motor Parkway as it existed 29 years ago. (7 comments)

Oct 15 2010
Updated Schedule of Long Island Car Shows & Automotive Events

The annual Long Island Car Show at the Nassau Coliseum is the featured automotive event this weekend. The Alco Black Beast will be making an appearance today at the dedication ceremonies for the new Village Hall in East Williston. Details are below. (0 comments)

Oct 15 2010
In Search of Alcos: #2 The Only Known Running Alco Truck In the World

The Hershey Flea Market was "tons" of fun with over 10,000 vendors and 100,000 attendees. But, my big thrill was encountering Tony Guarnaschelli and his 1912 Alco Two-Ton Truck.... believed to be the only running Alco truck left in the world. (2 comments)

Oct 13 2010
President Teddy Roosevelt Visits the Black Beast

Today the Alco Garage in Roslyn had a special visit- President Theodore Roosevelt. Okay, it really was James Foote who has been recreating the personna of Teddy for over 17 years. (1 comments)

Oct 12 2010
Film Part II- VMCCA 1942 Antique Auto Derby “Races”

Bob Sposato and Robert Richer have provided an amazing film of the Antique Auto Derby held at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Connecticut on July 25, 1942. The event was organized by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America (VMCCA) for the benefit of United China Relief. Part I featured the Concours d'Elegance of "50 of America's First Cars". This 3-minute film features several of the "races" held at the Derby: (2 comments)

Oct 11 2010
Highlights from the 2010 Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance

Beautiful weather and amazing cars brought out a huge crowd at Sunday's 6th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance, completely filling the shopping center's parking lots. Here are the highlights: (1 comments)