William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.
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Dec 30 2011
Searching for the Renault Vanderbilt Racers- the Ferrari Enzos of Their Day
Last May,VanderbiltCupRaces.com reviewed the special 1907 Renault Vanderbilt Racers that were built for William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. and his friends. I noted that of the 11 cars that were built in 1907, five are known to exist today. Today's challenge: Post photos of these racers.
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Dec 30 2011
Archives: William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.
Below are related links to the William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 1, 2012):
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Aug 23 2011
Willie K’s Cars: #5 The 90-HP Mercedes that Broke the One-Mile Land Speed Record in 1904
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was among the first generation of people who grew up with the automobile. With his family’s fortune predicated on transportation perhaps it was inevitable that he was drawn to the latest innovation in machinery to transport goods and people from one place to another. Regardless, his fascination with the new mechanical marvels led him to some of his greatest adventures in a very adventurous life. Today's focus: The 90-HP Mercedes that he raced at the Ormond-Daytona…
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Aug 15 2011
Willie K’s Cars: #4 1902 60-HP Mors Racing In Europe
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was among the first generation of people who grew up with the automobile. With his family’s fortune predicated on transportation perhaps it was inevitable that he was drawn to the latest innovation in machinery to transport goods and people from one place to another. Regardless, his fascination with the new mechanical marvels led him to some of his greatest adventures in a very adventurous life. Today's focus: His 1902 Mors.
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Aug 10 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy
The first major race in which William K. Vanderbilt Jr. competed was held in September 1900 in Newport, Rhode Island. It was also at this race where the first William K.Vanderbilt Jr. cup was given to a winner of an automobile race...four years before the Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races.
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Apr 04 2011
Article “The Mercedes of Willie K” by Jean-Yves Lassaux
VanderbiltCupRaces.com contributer Jean-Yves Lassaux has written this article Willie K and the Mercedes for the French website etoilespassion.com . Use the Google translator for the English version.
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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.
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Mar 12 2011
Direct from Stuggart: The Two “Oldest Surviving” Mercedes Automobile
Newsday reporter David Fluher recently commented on the recent VanderbiltCupRaces.com post Willie K’s Cars #3:The 1902 40-HP Mercedes Simplex- The Oldest Surviving Mercedes.
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Mar 11 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com LCI #5 (Links, Comments, and Insights)
Feedback and sharing of information are much appreciated on VanderbiltCupRaces.com . This LCI post (formerly CQI) provides a sampling of recent cool links, comments, and insights:
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Feb 28 2011
Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, heiress, dog breeder and link to golden age, dies at 107
Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, the daughter of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. died on February 21st at her home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. As seen in this 1932 photo, Consuelo Vanderbilt was with her father aboard the Alva, his yacht. (Courtesy of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum).
