Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thanks to Howard for posting my “mystery” and to Chuck and Randy for identifying the subject.

From Mystery Foto #3 Solved: Harry Grant driving an Isotta in the 1913 Elgin National Trophy Race

Congratulations on your book, John! I stumbled upon this page today, and when I saw your name, I knew that you must be my cousin. I am impressed that you have authored a book. Keep up the good work!

From New Arcadia Images of America Book: Bethpage by John Logerfo

From Stanley Redlus:

Love the painting. You definitely contracted the right painter. Great story.

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

Thanks, George.  Enjoyed learning how you perfect your craft!  And excellent commentary on the subjects.

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

From Rich R.

Great watercolors.

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

From Robert R.
Lovely painting, Howard. 
Great story.
And he did a wonderful job of picking up the entrance to the Chrysler Building at 405 Lex.
Do you remember when there was a Chrysler showroom on the corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue?  I used to go in there occasionally, only because stuck off in a corner was a wooden box full of tools that had been fabricated by Mr. Chrysler, and I would marvel at the craftsmanship.

I wonder where they are today.

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

Why can’t our National Museum loan the actual Vanderbilt Cup with the Car that won it, for this spectacular, “once in a lifetime” opportunity to bring all these great past winners together? Doesn’t anyone have some ability to get this item loaned out for a week? How is the public ever going to the chance to appreciate this piece of automotive art, sitting in a locker in Washington D.C. ???? Isn’t this the true reason for conservation of this unique artifact?

From ClassicCars.com: Amelia Island Concours to host 11 motorsports trophies with the winning race cars

Elgin National Trophy, 1913, driver Harry Grant. The car is an Isotta Fraschini Tipo IM, 4 cyl., SOHC, 7.2 liters, 135 hp at 1800 rpm. 6 of these cars were built at the prompting of the American importer. This one (or it’s twin) resides in the William Evans Museum in San Diego, California and is still quite active in many events.

From Mystery Foto #3 Solved: Harry Grant driving an Isotta in the 1913 Elgin National Trophy Race

This is magnificent,you get nothing but the best to treasure for a lifetime

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

Yep, I’ll be there!  Going to see the Alco again after 40 years.  Have never seen the Vanderbilt Cup.  How did Bill get the Smithsonian to part with for an event?  He must walk on water.
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From Howard Kroplick

Michael, the Alco Black Beast will be paired with the CART Vanderbilt Cup. This cup was awarded to the winner of the U.S. 500 from 1996 to 1999 and the CART/Champ car champion from 2000 to 2007. The original Vanderbilt Cup remains in a storage locker at the Smithsonian Institution and was not made available for this event by our national museum.

From ClassicCars.com: Amelia Island Concours to host 11 motorsports trophies with the winning race cars

Great painting George. Just ordered a copy.

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

Hi Howard:

  Another great presentation on your website for all of us to enjoy with you !!!!!
The artist insight information by George Ellis is most interesting for his great work !!!

                Congrats and best again and again !!!  Cheers !!!  Ron

From The Making of "Chrysler's Chrysler: The Painting" Updated 1/18/16

Looks like quite the museum, impressive!

From Museum Road Trip: The Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

The race depicted is the 1913 Elgin National Trophy Race with Harry Grant at the wheel of his Isotta.

http://www.champcarstats.com/races/191312.htm

Not sure why Wishart was not on the pole with the “record time” but he would pass a year later in the race on the same course.

http://www.carsandracingstuff.com/library/special/elgin.php#1911

From Mystery Foto #3 Solved: Harry Grant driving an Isotta in the 1913 Elgin National Trophy Race

Concrete posts were not original? Anywhere? Or just in this section? Were all of the concrete posts were added in the 1920’s?

If all of the original posts were wood, WHY would they and WHO would require that they swap them out with concrete ones?

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure" VIX: On to Bethpage State Park Updated 1/14/16

My bike and I recall this hilly part of the LIMP. Being that there were no other bridges E/O Deer Park, I guess the LIMP wasn’t limited access east to Lake Ronkonkoma? Some main roads that intersect the LIMP presently appeared to intersect the LIMP on older maps.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #60: Deer Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge (Dix Hills)

Howard, I had sent you pics of my visit to Caroline St. and Fresh Meadows. I’ll resend if you did not receive them. Please let me know.
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From Howard Kroplick:

Found them and posted above.

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure" VIX: On to Bethpage State Park Updated 1/14/16

Wow - adds to the story of the Andrea Doria, which like the car was beautiful. 

Ron

From The 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept Car Lost at Sea Updated 1/13/16

Howard has remained quiet on this question….please chime in and let us know your opinion on this!
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From Howard Kroplick:

Dave, I will need first to take a road trip to see the posts!

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure" VIX: On to Bethpage State Park Updated 1/14/16

I just thought I’d offer a little extra info on Coey. Yes, he was a balloonist among many other things. His first wife, Carrie Hume Lewis, became the first woman to ascend in a balloon from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909. That balloon, the Kathleen, was constructed by George Bumbaugh, one of the leading balloonist of the age. It was named, “Kathleen” after Bumbaugh’s teenage daughter. Interestingly, years later when Carrie passed away, Coey ended up marrying a much older Kathleen Bumbaugh, his final wife. http://www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-gallery/ca-coey-thomas-torpedo-1905

From Mystery Foto #2 Solved: Edwin Ross (E.R.) Thomas and Charles Andrew (C.A.) Coey at Krug's Hotel