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May 29 2021
Updated: VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The one-of-a-kind 1962 Holman Moody Challenger III is headed to the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

I am pleased to announce that another historic unique automobile has been added to my collection- the 1962 Holman Moody Challenger III commissioned by Ford. (20 comments)

May 27 2021
Kleiner’s Korner: And now for something completely different #4- Willie K.

The next segment of this series provides items about Willie K. that give a glimpse into his day-to-day life. This is certainly a very brief review of Willie's activities and does not portend to be an exhaustive look into his life. (5 comments)

May 25 2021
Highlights from the 6th Annual Regimental NAFI Autoshow at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

A great time was had by all at last Sunday's Kings Point Auto Show hosted by the Kings Point Auto Club. (1 comments)

May 24 2021
Mystery Foto #21 Solved: 1906 90 HP Locomobile with designer A.L. Riker, driver Joe Tracy and mechanician Al Poole on Riverside Drive, Manhattan

Did you identify this weekend's Mystery Foto and Auto? (19 comments)

May 22 2021
Chrysler’s Chrysler returning home to Kings Point today

I am pleased to announce that Chrysler's Chrysler will be participating in this Sunday's 6th Annual Regimental NAFI Autoshow at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. (1 comments)

May 20 2021
Update: Restoration of a section of the Motor Parkway in Garden City

As a follow-up to last October's The Garden City News Report, I am pleased to announce that progress is being made to restore a section of the Motor Parkway near the new parking lot at Stewart Field. (12 comments)

May 17 2021
Mystery Foto #20 Solved: Driver Walter Christie and mechanician Lewis Strang practicing in a 1906 Christie on Guinea Woods Road

Did you solve this weekend's Mystery Foto? (9 comments)

May 15 2021
Kleiner’s Korner: William Geiger’s Motor Parkway Property in Wyandanch

William Geiger owned much of the property near the Motor Parkway in Wyandanch in Suffolk County however, two of the projects relating to the Parkway never materialized, a farmway bridge and a golf course. (9 comments)

May 12 2021
Stahls Automotive Museum acquires a 1963 Chrysler Turbine car

Our friends at the Stahls Automotive Museum, the owners of the green Tucker 1015, have announced that they are the new proud owners of the 1963 Chrysler Turbine car sold by Mark Hyman in March. (8 comments)

May 11 2021
Greg O’s Garage: Removable rims and their impact on early motoring and racing

Please give a big welcome to VanderbiltCupRaces.com columnist Greg Oreiro. Greg O's Garage first post: Sometime in 1904/1905, the idea of having a pre-mounted tire and tube with air on a removable rim was beginning to take form. And unlike today, it was a big deal then. (22 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.