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  • Mystery Foto #63 Solved: The Abandoned Motor Parkway and North Hempstead Turnpike in Fresh Meadows
    Apr 15 2014

    Mystery Foto #63 Solved: The Abandoned Motor Parkway and North Hempstead Turnpike in Fresh Meadows

    Sam Berliner III, the convenor of the Long Island Motor Parkway Panel, forwarded this week's Mystery Foto of Fresh Meadows. (11 comments)


  • Chrysler’s Chrysler’s Specifications
    Apr 12 2014

    Chrysler’s Chrysler’s Specifications

    The restored 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car "Chrysler's Chrysler" will be shown for the first time at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, August 17, 2014. (13 comments)


  • The Seven Buicks of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
    Apr 09 2014

    The Seven Buicks of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

    Buick entered seven race cars in the Vanderbilt Cup Races and its associated sweepstakes from 1908 to 1910. (2 comments)


  • Then & Now: Deadman’s Curve in Bethpage (1908-2014) Updated: April 8, 2014
    Apr 08 2014

    Then & Now: Deadman’s Curve in Bethpage (1908-2014) Updated: April 8, 2014

    This "Then & Now" provides an updated view of the most famous curve on the Long Island Motor Parkway- the first Deadman's Curve in Central Park (now Bethpage). Over the last several months, PSE&G has been trimming trees in the area. The "Now" photos are amazing! (7 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #62 Solved: The Grand Central Parkway Bridge over the Motor Parkway in Queens
    Apr 07 2014

    Mystery Foto #62 Solved: The Grand Central Parkway Bridge over the Motor Parkway in Queens

    Frank Femenias forwarded another fun Mystery Foto. (12 comments)


  • Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony to be Held on Saturday, April 26, 2014
    Apr 05 2014

    Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony to be Held on Saturday, April 26, 2014

    The Floral Park Historical Society has announced an unveiling ceremony for a Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 12;00 pm to 2:30 pm. (4 comments)


  • Presentation: “Chrysler’s Chrysler: History, Discovery and Restoration”, Malverne, NY
    Apr 02 2014

    Presentation: “Chrysler’s Chrysler: History, Discovery and Restoration”, Malverne, NY

    The saga of "Chrysler's Chrysler" will be highlighted at the Thursday, April 3, 2014 Meeting of Greater New York AACA at the American Legion Hall, 240 Franklin Avenue in Malverne. (3 comments)


  • Video: “The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Black Beast”
    Apr 01 2014

    Video: “The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Black Beast”

    The recent AmeriCarna "Vanderbilt Cup" episode focused on the six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island and the Vanderbilt Cup trophy.This nine minute segment features a summary of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Alco Black Beast. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #61 Solved: The Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Central Park (Bethpage)
    Mar 31 2014

    Mystery Foto #61 Solved: The Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Central Park (Bethpage)

    Frank Femenias forwarded this challenging Mystery Foto of a Motor Parkway Bridge under construction. (12 comments)


  • Rare Vanderbilia Unveiled at Huntington Motor Parkway Lunch & Learn
    Mar 29 2014

    Rare Vanderbilia Unveiled at Huntington Motor Parkway Lunch & Learn

    Last Thursday, Bruce Adams presented a wonderful "Lunch & Learn" on the Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races at the Huntington's Historical Society. At the crowded presentation, Society member Harry Bell surprised Bruce and the audience with a display of his treasure trove of racing memorabilia. (4 comments)




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