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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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Great photos Howard. Enjoy the Tucker and thanks for bringing one to Long Island.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Howard,
Great car for your collection…. I wish you the best!
Mark Thomas
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Off hand, without checking, it looks to me like the Bethpage State Parkway crossing looking east from the south-east corner of the bridge, with Moses posts for heavy-duty split rails ca. 1934-36 (probably the latter). Sure hope I’m closer than last time! Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Howard,
What a wonderful acquisition! Wishing you the very best(also wishing you
Well with your S3.
Best,
Joe
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Not sure where this was taken but I think it’s part of the bike path in Queens. The slots were for wooden fence rails. I can remember similar posts and rails along some of LI parkways. But I think the posts were concrete and the rails were wood along with wooden light posts. Love the Tucker!
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Howard I enjoy that afternoon, chat with Walt, Al, and others members. (I now know who Gary Hammond look like). Do it again maybe a barbecue, picnic? at your place or other appropriate places? Along Motor Parkway? Haha. Members can bring their vintage cars to be checked out, interested?. Oh I voted for color code 300 for the Tucker. Your Groupie.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
They look like the posts that were used along all the Long Island Parkways to hold the guard Rail. I think they may have installed around 1930-40.
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Really enjoyed seeing and hearing about the Tucker - another gem in your remarkable collection.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
That looks like Bethpage park to me.
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
I don’t know the answer but what a discovery….
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Enjoy your new toy Howard. Thanks for sharing your joy…
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Posts are part of a fence, similar to the ones that bordered the Bronx River Pkwy, in
the Bronx,NY,NY. I believe the first ever Parkway.
From Mystery Foto #7 Solved: Motor Parkway Bridge Posts Near Wantagh State Parkway
Howard thanks so much for the great time on Saturday, it was a pleasure to view Tucker #44 again (I first saw the car in the 1974 and rode in it when it was owned by my friend Les Sheaffer who was also a Franklin car collector) . It was very nice that you had fellow car enthusiasts . CCCA and AACA members, attend from all around long island as well as New Jersey and Pa.
You have added another jewel to the crown in your very unique car collection. The best part for all of us is your enthusiasm to share what you have which promotes a first hand appreciation of older motor cars and their history.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
I very much appreciated the online car show. Forgot that the Tucker was rear engine; appears to be a 6 volt system.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Great looking Car, Good Luck
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
ENJOY YOUR ยด48. TUCKER. THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR #1044. TUCKER AND INVITING US TO SEE THE ROSLYN WATERFRONT GARAGE TODAY.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
From Sean Tucker:
Spending some time with Howard Kroplick the new owner of Tucker #1044 this morning. The car has attracted quite a crowd!
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
From Ron Ida:
This was a fun day. Thanks to Howard Kroplick for your hospitality. I think this car is in very good hands. Mr. Kroplick seems very excited to share his enthusiasm.
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Thank you for the hreat photos! I sent Sean some photos of the day we picked it up in Ohio to forward to you. I look forward to meeting you one day.
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Howard Kroplick:
John. anytime you are near Long Island, please give me a call. I will add you photos to the #1044 archives. Thanks!
From Tucker 1044 Receives a Big Welcome at Waterfront at Roslyn
Congrats on this beaut Howard. Air intake at the rear wheel wells, assisted by vacuum at the rear grille. Great concept. The short exhaust pipes keeps it very efficient. Still love that tailgate. She is a beaut. Sorry I missed this.
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