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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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Since my attempted research only led to dead ends, I’m going with a few wild guesses. The two drivers look somewhat like Hubert LeBlon and Felice Nazzaro. They appear to be standing on a large commercial scale so maybe they are waiting to have their cars weighed for qualification. I believe there was an official scale somewhere in Albertson. Can’t wait to find out the real answer.
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
This is a fantastic find. Remarkable that after all this time this stuff was still there and in such good condition. Looking forward to more details of these findings.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
I just realized the last 2 plans involved the underpass/overpass between William St and Sigsbee Ave. Likely for safe passage to the school.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Absolutely terrific find! So generous to make this material available. Loved the North Hempstead Tpke Bridge drawing showed Central RR Right of Way!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
No doubt, this was meant to happen. Speaking for all I’m sure, we look forward to your future blogs concerning this find; Howard. And I’ll definitely search where a William St was in close proximity to the LIMP.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Keep Up The Good Work
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
This is really terrific the treasures just keep on coming
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
That looks like Felice Nazzaro and Hubert LeBlon with his back to the camera. Unsure of the where and why….
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
Fabulous find! It’s great that Mr. Knoernschild realized their research value and got them to you to share with the rest of us - he really deserves a big thank you from all of us! What I find interesting is that they were in a wood crate sent to Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale from a supplier in Buffalo - I suppose it contained aircraft parts (I couldn’t read all the stenciling on the lid).
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Howard: The Man and His Dream Car. Coming to a car show near you.
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
Without doing any research my first thought was that it looked like they were standing on an old fashioned hay scale for weighing wagon loads of hay. With the 1906 date I immediately came up with the following on Google - From the Detroit Public Library National Automotive History Collection: “View of drivers Hubert Le Blon and Albert Clement at weighing station during the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup races on Long Island, New York. Several men stand nearby; group of women in background. Stamped on back: “Photo by N. Lazarnick, 29 West 42nd Street, New York.” Handwritten on back: “Le Blon and Albert Clement at weighing car station. Races and racing—Vanderbilt Cup races, 1906.”
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
‘Ray for Roy! Sure glad it’ll be YOU posting all this (not me any longer). Please post hi-res images so we can see what’s on them in detail. Sam, III
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
I go along with Kevin McQ. Just how DID the LIMP cross Commack Road - at grade? What about access and egress, toll collection/jumping, etc., please? What with all the bridges over and under dinky little farm roads and footpaths and such, how could Commack Road escape? Sam, III
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Hi Howard The engine and transmission were replaced in 1973 . It could not be rebuilt ? ? Three color changes , was the interior changed also ? .....quite a bit of changing for so few miles . It is in good hands what ever you choose do or not .
Happy motoring ,Chris
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Howard Kroplick:
Chris, the only restoration was made in 1972-1975, when the color and interior was changed and the original Tucker engine was replaced with another original Tucker engine..
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
I will be there! Happy Tire Day!
From Hold the Date:Thursday, April 20, 2017 Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Wow! Very Exciting. Long Island now has its own version of King Tut’s Tomb!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
I see the blueprints above for the planned parkway bridge over Commack Rd, but what I could never understand is how the Vanderbilt Parkway crossed Commack Road without disrupting traffic on Commack Road. I live nearby in Dix Hills and drive on both roads every day but there is no evidence of an overpass every being at that intersection, and if there every was, when was it taken down?
On a separate note, my wife Lisa and I love your new acquisition, were big fans and always try to say hello when we see your at various car shows. Thanks again, kevin and Lisa.
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Howard Kroplick
Kevin and Lisa, thanks for the comments. The Commack Road bridge was planned but never built:
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/tag/long+island+motor+parkway+bridge+series
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Identify the two drivers: Albert Clement (on left) and Hubert Le Blon (on right)
What were these drivers preparing to do in this photo? Preparing for the race weigh in
Where was this photo taken? Garden City Coal and Wood Yard
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
You’ve scored another grand slam, Howard! Can’t wait to see more.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Howard, So happy for you and posterity! The reason we all “keep at it”... I presume your efforts are so well known in the area that Roy immediately thought of you, or is there more to the story?
All best,
Jim Mead
Owego, NY
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