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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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Identify the two automobiles and their owners when the photo was taken.
Right - Duselberg SSJ (Special Sportser J). Gary Cooper
Left - Mormon Meteor; AB Jenkins
Where was the photo taken and when? First thought LI Auto Musuem but found a reference stating the two cars were seen photographed at the Bob Robert’s car dealership in Hollywood (corner of Ivers and Selma). Late 1930s
What records were set by the two automobiles?
SSJ - average speed record in 1935 of 135.47 mph in 24 hours.
Mormon - Average speed of 158.822 mph in 24 hours and 148.641 mph in 48 hours.
Associate the two automobiles with Pebble Beach.
The SSJ was just auctioned at the Pebble Beach for a record $22 million.
Mormon auctioned at Pebble Beachin 2004 for $4.45 million.
From Mystery Foto #35 Solved:Two Record-Breaking Duesenbergs at the Long Island Automotive Museum in 1949
Congratulations to you Howard, your family and the and entire restoration and support team. You all deserve the highest accolades for the preservation and restoration of this historic automobile and Tucker legacy! Fantastic!
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
Howard and Roz James Gram’s comment is spot on Your passion and generosity to share your adventures with us all is indeed the BEST Thank You for taking us along for the ride
From Update #1: The 12 Tuckers at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Congratulations Howard and team Tucker Well done Can’t wait to see it home
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
Great observation!
From Was This Building The Prototype for the LIMP Toll Lodges?
PHOTO TAKEN IN FRONT OF AUSTIN CLARK MUSEUM SOUTHAMPTON, LONG ISLAND NY
From Mystery Foto #35 Solved:Two Record-Breaking Duesenbergs at the Long Island Automotive Museum in 1949
Must be really a great experience to see and be a part of the resto and exhibition. And not to forget, the driving/riding in a historical piece.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Historic Tucker d'Elegance in Big Sur
Good afternoon Howard
I’m really keeping up with this special even. I noticed,you had white wall tires and then black for the award,am I right?and the reason for that,was to be original,am I right again? Now that should of given you first place,unless there was something better on his car and what was it,do you know? Enjoy the rest of the summer/
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Howard Kroplick
Ted, Tucker 1044 has two sets of wheels. We used the whitewalls for the Tour and the factory-correct blackwalls for the Concours. The judges recommended that Tucker 1044 should always be shown in blackwalls.
Clearly, at Pebble Beach, the Force was with George Lucas’ Tucker 1009.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Historic Tucker d'Elegance in Big Sur
Howard—- I’d like to echo the comments of James & Gram. Congratulations!
From Update #1: The 12 Tuckers at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Only 8 miles….That is such a little bit. I am so glad that it worked out so well for you….In my own experience after doing a restoration I have had to do extensive shake down runs to iron out the kinks…
I’d love to hear about the ride experience of a fully revived Tucker when you get a moment…Maybe even do a video and on board discussion .
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Historic Tucker d'Elegance in Big Sur
Loren H:
Congratulations on your Pebble Beach Award and a special salute for preserving this wonderful car! Well done indeed!
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
What an accomplishment! Congrats to you and the entire Tucker team. The entire Pebble experience, the photos and videos are to be cherished for a lifetime.
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
Wow, great results after all of the effort . The best reward…
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
Looks like a great time Howard…
Question, how many shake down miles did you put on the Tucker before shipping it to the west coast…?
How many total miles are on it since the resto?
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Howard Kroplick
We logged about 8 miles in New Jersey after the restoration completion. Including the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, we have added about 95 miles.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Historic Tucker d'Elegance in Big Sur
“Captured the friendship and joy” perfect words to describe how you felt Howard, and how proud we all are of you and Roz and your Tucker !
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Historic Tucker d'Elegance in Big Sur
CONGRATULATIONS ! WOW ! To reach such a level of success in such competition is a tribute to the Tucker Team and Howard !
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
Congratulations and a well done,must have been an amazing experience !
From Tucker 1044 Receiving its 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award
It’s not about winning. It’s about being a giving and sharing person with the distinct ability to make us all feel like winners and owners and participants in the rich Automotive heritage you constantly deliver. Love being along for your ride in this life Howard.
From Update #1: The 12 Tuckers at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A ca. ‘36 Auburn 851 and a ca. ‘30 Duesenberg J, both apparently Boattail Speedsters, Back of Austie Clark’s LI Auto Museum ca. 1950? Wild guess that they survived to show at PB? Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #35 Solved:Two Record-Breaking Duesenbergs at the Long Island Automotive Museum in 1949
I already sent kudos but, at least on my browser, something went haywire between 1044 and 1049. I get HTML coding, apparently for a Rob Ida video. Sam, III
From Update #1: The 12 Tuckers at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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