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Dec 14 2019
Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part III)
Part III of the map series provides a further look at the Motor Parkway as depicted on various types of maps. (14 comments)
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Dec 13 2019
Film of the Week: An Amateur Color Film of 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race
I just found this amateur color film of the 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race held at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury from the AACA Library & Research Center. (3 comments)
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Dec 11 2019
Kleiner’s Kolumn: Al Poole’s Original Documents from the Helck Family Collection
The Helck Family Collection contains official documents pertaining to Peter Helck's friend Al Poole. The documents include his driving license and being summoned to appear in court, both in his home country of England and in the United States. (1 comments)
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Dec 10 2019
Alexander Buchan’s Kinetic Sculpture: The Checkered Flag
The bronze sculpture "The Checkered Flag" is one of the most impressive representations of the 1908 Vanderbilt up Race. This artwork was created by Alexander Buchan, who was featured in the November/December 2019 issue of AutoMobilia. (4 comments)
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Dec 09 2019
Mystery Foto #49 Solved: Bulls Head Hotel in Greenvale (North Roslyn) Circa 1934-1936
This weekend's Mystery Photo was a busy location on courses for the Vanderbilt Cup Races. (11 comments)
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Dec 07 2019
Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang
Mac's Motor City Garage previews next month's auction of a "star" Mustang. (8 comments)
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Dec 05 2019
Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part II)
Part II of my map series displays maps that were used for what I call specific purposes and generally not for touring. (19 comments)
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Dec 04 2019
Kleiner’s Kolumn: Another Long Island Race Inspired by the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Three weeks after the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island, another group of racing daredevils took to their vehicles to vie for a coveted cup. (7 comments)
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Dec 03 2019
Helck Family Collection: Long Island Motor Parkway Inc. $1,000 Four Per Cent Gold Bond
In 1906 William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and his business associates raised $2 million ($57 million today) in stock to build the Motor Parkway. Eventually, more than $6 million ($171 million today) was raised including $1 million in 4% interest gold bonds. (2 comments)
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Dec 02 2019
Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Marion Spooner Photographed at the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This holiday Mystery Foto was taken by a professional photographer. (16 comments)
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