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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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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
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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!
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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
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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
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
I can’t think of a better person to have the car. I can still remember my father talking about the Tucker and showing me pictures of one. This would have been in 1947 or 1948 when I was about 9 years old.
Ken
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
Terrific find. How nice that somebody realized its importance and didn’t just toss it into the garbage cans.
Ken
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
It does look like an excellent job, especially in the small scale!
From Opportunity to Purchase Your Own Chrysler's Chrysler (Scale 1:43)
You are a Long Island treasure. Thanks Howard for showing all your cars.
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
Congratulations on your newest acquistion could not find a more dedicated and deserving owner. Best of luck. Phil
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
Howard, what’s going to happen to them? Did you acquire them? Bill
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Howard Kroplick:
Bill, Roy has graciously donated all the material to me with the promise that I will make them available to everyone.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
THIS is HUGE!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Thank you Howard for publishing this history. We are very proud of our family history and these 51 cars are a big part of our heritage. When I went with Mark to pick #1044 from Mr. Groh, I felt the same enthusiasm I feel even after seeing all but a handful of the Tuckers. These cars each have their own story to tell and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for this, one of the best examples of the original 51.
Best Regards,
John R Tucker Jr.
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Howard Kroplick:
John, thanks so much for the comment. One of the joys of owning this car is exploring the history of your grandfather, his company and the 51 Tuckers. I am planning on placing profiles of each one of 50 pilot production Tucker ‘48s and the Tucker Tin Goose prototype on this website
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
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