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  • Current Treasures of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles
    Jul 07 2019

    Current Treasures of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

    Last month, Roz and I went to Los Angeles to visit our youngest daughter Dana. It was also an opportunity to tour the amazing Petersen Automotive Museum. Here are some treasures on display and hidden in the Petersen Vault. (6 comments)


  • Los Angeles Herald October 2, 1910: Harry Grant and his ‘Black Beast’ Alco & Tonight’s Fireworks
    Jul 03 2019

    Los Angeles Herald October 2, 1910: Harry Grant and his ‘Black Beast’ Alco & Tonight’s Fireworks

    Chuck Camp has forwarded this October 2, 1910 Los Angeles Herald article documenting why Harry Grant's Alco was painted black. (1 comments)


  • QNS.com: Get your ‘Motor’ running: Northeast Queens celebrates historic parkway trail
    Jul 02 2019

    QNS.com: Get your ‘Motor’ running: Northeast Queens celebrates historic parkway trail

    Robert Miller and I were proud to join Dr. Joby Jacob last Friday for a Motor Parkway East press conference. Jenna Bagcal reported on the event for QNS.com. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #26 Solved: The Dangerous Newbridge Avenue Bridge on 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course
    Jul 01 2019

    Mystery Foto #26 Solved: The Dangerous Newbridge Avenue Bridge on 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

    This weekend's Mystery Foto featured another important section of a Vanderbilt Cup Race course. (9 comments)


  • Hemmings Blog: On the ground at the 2019 Port Washington Hill Climb
    Jun 29 2019

    Hemmings Blog: On the ground at the 2019 Port Washington Hill Climb

    David Conwill reported in the Hemmings Blog on the Wheels Through Time Antique Hill Climb and Car Show held on June 23, 2019 in Port Washington. (1 comments)


  • Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens
    Jun 28 2019

    Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

    A bill authorizing a feasibility study for an extension of the Motor Parkway Greenway extension in Queens was passed unanimously in the New York Assembly on Tuesday. The bill, previously passed by the Senate, is expected to be signed by Governor Cuomo. (5 comments)


  • Hemmings Classic Car: The Vanderbilt Cup- America’s first internationally recognized road-race
    Jun 26 2019

    Hemmings Classic Car: The Vanderbilt Cup- America’s first internationally recognized road-race

    The August 2019 issue of Hemmings Classic Car features an excellent review of the Vanderbilt Cup Races by Jeff Koch with the assistance of photos from my collection. (3 comments)


  • Update #1: Village of Garden City Uncovers the Motor Parkway Near Raymond Court
    Jun 25 2019

    Update #1: Village of Garden City Uncovers the Motor Parkway Near Raymond Court

    Al Velocci reports that the Village of Garden City has begun work around the Long Island Motor Parkway right-of-way west of Raymond Court. They uncovered original concrete and the three-foot concrete extensions. (9 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Jun 24 2019

    Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a prominent driver taking a turn. (17 comments)


  • Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype
    Jun 22 2019

    Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype

    The Tucker Tin Goose Prototype was introduced on June 19,1947in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of its 72nd anniversary, below is a an article by the Historic Vehicles Association "Quirks of the Tucker Tin Goose Prototype", supplemented by images taken of this historic automobile this month. (1 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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