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  • The William K. Vanderbilt Jr. One-Mile Land Speed Record Trophy
    Aug 29 2015

    The William K. Vanderbilt Jr. One-Mile Land Speed Record Trophy

    The zenith of William K. Vanderbilt Jr's racing career was the 1904 Ormond-Daytona Beach Automobile Races. On January 27, 1904, he set the one-mile land speed record on the beach going 92.3 mph in a 90-hp Mercedes. To mark this achievement, Willie K. later received this beautiful silver trophy. (0 comments)


  • Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Port Jefferson Hill Climb & This Sunday’s Four Car Shows
    Aug 28 2015

    Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Port Jefferson Hill Climb & This Sunday’s Four Car Shows

    A sampling of the many smiles and thumbs ups from last Sunday's Port Jefferson Hill Climb is posted tonight. There will be four automotive events on Long Island this Sunday. (2 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)
    Aug 26 2015

    Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)

    More highlights from the wonderful Port Jefferson Hill Climb held last Sunday. (9 comments)


  • Video: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb
    Aug 25 2015

    Video: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb

    Last Sunday, the Alco Black Beast and 59 other vintage automobiles took the Port Jefferson Hill Climb challenge, a tradition dating back to 1910. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.
    Aug 25 2015

    Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

    Frank Femenias challenged you again with this weekend's Mystery Foto. (15 comments)


  • Detroit News and Detroit Free Press (1965): The Recovery of the Stolen Mustang III
    Aug 22 2015

    Detroit News and Detroit Free Press (1965): The Recovery of the Stolen Mustang III

    On May 2, 1965, the Mustang III was stolen from a Dearborn Steel Tubing shop in Inkster, Michigan. Seven months later, this unique automobile was recovered by the Detroit Police Department. My research has discovered two newspaper articles reporting on the recovery. (0 comments)


  • Update: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb!
    Aug 21 2015

    Update: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb!

    It was a wonderful day for a hill climb! The Alco Black Beast and 59 other vintage cars successfully made it up the Port Jefferson hill. Videos and photos to follow later in the week! (2 comments)


  • Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #56: The Ruland Road Parkway Bridge in Melville
    Aug 19 2015

    Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #56: The Ruland Road Parkway Bridge in Melville

    The 56th bridge in the series documenting the 60 bridges built by the Long Island Motor Parkway is the Ruland Road Parkway Bridge in Melville. (1 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
    Aug 18 2015

    Highlights from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

    The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was once again spectacular. Below are some highlights and a few of the amazing classics. (3 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated
    Aug 18 2015

    Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated

    Brian McBride forwarded this weekend's Mystery Foto and asking for help in identifying it. (6 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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