Vanderbilt Cup Races

Nov 29 2012
When Did the Alco Racer Become the “Black Beast”?

The Alco Racer was officially nicknamed the Black Beast before participating in the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race...which turned out to be be its last major race. (0 comments)

Nov 28 2012
Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #25 Wheatley Hills “Golfway” Bridge in East Williston

A total of 65 bridges were built by the Motor Parkway from 1908 to 1931 including; parkway bridges (Motor Parkway was on top of the bridge over roads and railroad tracks), highway bridges (Motor Parkway went under the bridge), farmway bridges (Motor Parkway connected adjoining farmland) and one golfway bridge. (2 comments)

Nov 28 2012
Video: A History of the Alco Black Beast from the 2010 Nassau County Cruise to the Show

The 2010 Nassau County Cruise to the Show event produced this two-minute video documenting the history of the 1909 Alco Black Beast. (0 comments)

Nov 26 2012
Highlights, Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show

Despite the 40 degree and breezy weather, over 800 vintage and collectible cars warmed Commack last Sunday for the Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show. Hats off to Leo Cerruti of the New York Autofest and the sponsors for organizing this wonderful benefit in only 18 days! (2 comments)

Nov 24 2012
Hemmings Classic Car: “The Black Beast: Tracing the history of the 1909 Alco”

The special commemorative January 2013 issue of Hemmings Classic Car includes an article on the Alco Black Beast by Senior Editor James Donnelly with photos by Editor-In-Chief Richard Lentinello. (4 comments)

Nov 23 2012
Latest Update: The Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show to be Held This Sunday, November 25th in Commack

The Alco Black Beast Team is proud to be participating in the Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show to be held this Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Grill 454 in Commack. (3 comments)

Nov 22 2012
Roadswerenotbuiltforcars.com: “World’s first automobile road is now ...a bike path”

A website dedicated to cycling has posted an article on the Long Island Motor Parkway and its conversion to a bike path in Queens. (0 comments)

Nov 21 2012
The Amazing Fairchild Aerials of Long Island

Sherman Mills Fairchild (1896-1971) was an inventor, entreprenueur and a pioneer in aerial surveys and the aviation industry. (5 comments)

Nov 20 2012
Smith & Mabley’s Attempt to Sell a 90 HP Simplex Following the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race

The primary reason for automobile manufacturers to invest in expensive racing cars and participate in the Vanderbilt Cup Races was to promote their product lines. As an example, one week after the 1904 race, Joseph S. Bunting, secretary and treasurer of Smith & Mabley Manufacturing of New York City, sent a four-page letter to a prospective wealthy buyer, Horace A. Beale, owner of the Parkesburg Iron Company. (1 comments)

Nov 19 2012
Hemmings Classic Car: Automotive Pioneers- William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.

The January 2013 issue of Hemmings Classic Car celebrates its 100th issue with several amazing articles including this profile of Willie K. (0 comments)