Vanderbilt Cup Races

Wow I did not realize that building was the Chrysler home. I always thought the nearby campus nautical museum was the “Chrysler Mansion” who’s mansion was the museum?

From Video of the Week: Inside the Chrysler Family Mansion in Kings Point

The last photo would be looking east, not west

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #11 Little Neck Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Queens

I agree with Brian McCarthy entirely but with two other possibilities. 1 - The “View east from Raymond Ct” may also be viewing east in the wooded straight-away by the Roslyn Lodge. 2 - The “Barrier wall E/O Round Swamp Road” may also be the barrier wall just west of Roslyn Rd, atop the former bridge’s embankment. The shadows are suggesting both locations. The top photo with Gram and the bridge behind, may be either the Old Bethpage Village Restoration bridge (now restored) or the Wheeler Farmway bridge 1 (hidden under the Alley Pond Park greenway path). I thoroughly enjoyed reading Gram’s Father&Son; Motor Parkway adventures! Also looking forward for more Dave&Sammy;‘s adventures as well! Keep exploring!

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

Howard,

Thank you for posting the 1923 race car history and auction. This car was purchased by my grandfather and used to qualify for the 1936 Vanderbilt race. My grandfather Mike Caruso used the supercharger and retrofitted it to work on his midget race car where he beat the competition. He sold the car for 750 dollars and made a profit at the time.

Great story, regards-Mark

From A 1923 Mercedes Type 122 Indianapolis Racer sells for $3.77 million at RM/Sotheby's Munich Auction

Very intriguing! Awesome story about those Tuckers! Makes me want to learn more !

From Greg O's Garage; The four "lost" Tuckers #1027, #1023, #1018 and #1042

Wow! You have really hit the correct button on these locations. Even I couldn’t recall some until your post!!!

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

Was the beige color originally the factory color on this #1040? Those WWs are from that1960 era WWs, my understanding all Tuckers were fitted with BWs even though WWs were optional. WWs were not available after the war, postwar rations of WWs until during ‘47 widely available in ‘48, using prewar WW design. Those very wide WWs are from ‘49 -‘53 era from most tires co.

From Mystery Friday Foto #47 Solved: A Rare Postcard of Tucker #1040

This had to be a labor of love!  I am fascinated by the estates and mansions from the 1800’s and early 1900’s on the south shore of Long Island and love reading efforts like this. I hope I can find Part 2!!

From Greg O's Garage; W.K. Vanderbilt Sr's Idle Hour Estate and Outbuildings

3 more : )

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

Here’s my answer and guesses of Grams photos

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

I believe that 4th shot is in Garden City on the east side of Clinton, right behind the superintendent’s former home.

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From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

Just like you that road was a big part of my life….....only I don’t have any pictures, accept in my head.  Great job

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

A bit speechless and quite emotional reading this loving glimpse into the adventures of a dad… ME… and my Dear Son Gram.
We still need to find one of those abandoned posts!

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

The Tucker looks like #1040.  Based on the non-Tucker hubcaps and light color of paint.  Gentleman’s clothing looks like 1960’s or early 1970’s when photo was taken.

From Mystery Friday Foto #47 Solved: A Rare Postcard of Tucker #1040

Based on the postage of 3 cents which ended on August 1st 1958, I would say
the photo was taken in 1958.
In reviewing each car, none were painted white from the factory, # 1040 was
painted white by Russell Strauch.
Follis’ research has further shown that Edward Bates of Minneapolis purchased 1040 in 1957, possibly from Turner. By April 1959 it was on display at an “Auto-Rama” organized by the Northern Ohio Timing Association, courtesy of owner Russell Strauch. Strauch, a well-known Toledo collector of Full Classics and other cars. Strauch painted the car white, from the original beige, and did some mechanical work.
Sold at RM Sotheby’s Auction in Arizona in January 2019 from San Sylmar Museum of Sylmar, CA, to the private collection of Stephen Tebo in Colorado. The exterior paint color was changed from white to Waltz Blue in the restoration prior to the sale.

From Mystery Friday Foto #47 Solved: A Rare Postcard of Tucker #1040

Since I have absolutely no idea of the real answers, it’s time for some guesses. It might be Tucker 1040. Looking at the back of the postcard (3 cent postage and no zip code) tells me the date should be about 1960-1961. If it is Tucker 1040, then it was in the January, 2019 Sotheby auction in Arizona.

From Mystery Friday Foto #47 Solved: A Rare Postcard of Tucker #1040

What an amazing Vanderbilt Pkwy adventure it has been! Loved reading this article and the previous one. Can’t wait to see what the future has in store.

From InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2

Richard, Regarding the Westbury bridge removal, About 20 years ago I interviewed a Westbury Ave, resident that told me the bridge came in 1942 and the metal portions went to scrap metal yards for the war effort. He even remembered that it was removed by Hendrickson Bros, Construction Co, He wasn’t sure but seem to recall the tracks were removed at the same time for the war effort.

From The Motor Parkway North of Westbury Avenue on the Carle Place/Mineola Border

What year did the bridge over Westbury Avenue come down? About 1940?
It was the year that I moved into my childhood home at 141 Westbury Ave.
The Motor Parkway was a biking and hiking favorite when we were kids!
The area East of the Motor Parkway was a potato field before Korvettes.

From The Motor Parkway North of Westbury Avenue on the Carle Place/Mineola Border

Thanks for sharing this personal account of Robert C. Watson, Jr.  Any friend of Willie K. is a friend of mine!

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A great grandson's profile of Willie K's friend and a Motor Parkway treasurer Robert C. Watson, Jr.