Vanderbilt Cup Races

Mar 29 2011
In Search of Alcos: #7 1912 Alco Touring Car Owned By Andy Oldman

Over the last 25 years, it has been widely written that there are only 12 original, rebuilt and restored Alcos that exist in museums and private collections. As requested by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I have been attempting to track down the Alco "12". As noted by Roberto Rodriguez of the Seal Cove Auto Museum located on Mount Desert Island, Maine, Alco #7 is owned by Andy Oldman of New London, New Hampshire: (1 comments)

Mar 28 2011
For the Dingley Family: Part II- Bert Dingley and the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Last Sunday's Part I of the profile of Bert Dingley reviewed his performance in the 1906 American Elimination Trial and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Today, the series concludes with photos that were previously sent to the Dingley family of his participation in the 1906 American Elimination Trial and the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race: (4 comments)

Mar 26 2011
For the Dingley Family: Part I- Bert Dingley and the Vanderbilt Cup Races

About a year ago, Mary Quigley of Ashfield, Massachsetts emailed me a request for photos of Bert Dingley. The reason for her interest in a driver who participated in two Vanderbilt Cup Races (1905 and 1910) and two American Elimination Trials (1905 and 1906) was very understandable- Mary is Bert Dingley's granddaughter. These are some of the 1905 photos that I had forwarded to the Dingley family. (1 comments)

Mar 25 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Forum #7 -Saturday, March 26, 2011 (Links, Comments and Insights)

Feedback and sharing of information are much appreciated on VanderbiltCupRaces.com . Today's Forum provides a sampling of recent links, comments, and insights: (2 comments)

Mar 24 2011
The Lakeville Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Lake Success

Robbi S.: "I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and thank you for the effort you put into it. I've developed an avid interest in the LIMP, especially relating to the Lake Success area since I grew up there. I have never found nor seen any photos of the bridge that spanned Lakeville Rd. or of the extant parkway between Lakeville and New Hyde Park Rd.(after the toll lodge). Are you aware of any?" (0 comments)

Mar 23 2011
Suffolk County Airmap 1930 Aerial Survey #1: Ronkonkoma

In 1928 Suffolk County commissioned an aerial photography company to create a comprehensive record of their roads, terrain and properties. Two years later, the Airmap company photographed the entire county including our favorite historic road; the Long Island Motor Parkway. Courtesy of the Suffolk County Department of Planning, the first in the series of Suffolk county Airmaps highlights the Ronkonkoma area: (1 comments)

Mar 22 2011
Newly Discovered Photos of Motor Parkway Bridges and Willie K’s Guest Lodge in Lake Success

In the never-ending treasure hunt for new images of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway, I found some gems from the collection of New York State Parks Bureau of Historic Sites. The first images from this collection provide insight into Willie K's former Deepdale guest lodge and the Lake Success Motor Parkway bridges over Marcus Avenue and Northern State Parkway. (6 comments)

Mar 21 2011
In Search of Alcos: #6 1912 Alco Touring Car at Fondation Berliet, Lyon France

Over the last 25 years, it has been widely written that there are only 12 original, rebuilt and restored Alcos that exist in museums and private collections. As requested by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I have been attempting to track down the Alco "12". As noted by Phil last week, Alco #6 can be found at Fondation Berliet in Lyon, France. (3 comments)

Mar 17 2011
Favorite Website: TheOldMotor.com- An Automotive Photography Magazine

Check out David Greenlees' new website TheOldMotor.com. David's goal is to make "both an entertaining and educational experience and at the same time working towards helping out with the future of automotive preservation." Best of luck David! (1 comments)