Vanderbilt Cup Races

All that I could find was that AJ Saliers was a driver for G.W Hawkins,a leader of the racing event committee,driving an Olds(stopped down) on Nov.24 1903 a 5 mile race,the first big race in Houston and he hit a bird dog ,ran off the road,bent an axle,was out.If nothing else I gave a little something more about Saliers.I know that the Olds isn’t the car,I think it’s a horseless carriage By stripped down,means no fenders or engine cover,to cut down on the weight

From Mystery Foto #41 Solved: The 1905 Premier Racer That Was Not Allowed to Run in the American Trial

We save old cars because we like them, we care about their history, and our history, because they have character that few modern cars have.

A side note; right now the SS United States, flagship of this country, is tied up in Philly, decades after being pulled from service.  In some weeks it may be sold by the conservancy that owns it, for scrap, unless they can raise enough money to keep the great ship afloat until plans to put the ship into museum and hotel service get underway.  So why preserve this ship?  The Big U is the fastest liner ever built, still holding the trans Atlantic record.  It was built both as a super safe liner and troop ship, carried many dignitaries including a few presidents, and was far better built and designed then any of today’s floating hotel barges that roll around in a breeze and hopefully don’t break down and go adrift in the Gulf Of Mexico.  This great ship is part of our nations history and needs to be saved.

From Henry Austin Clark, Jr: "Why Save Old Cars?"

Carl Fisher’s commissioned (1903-1905?) year is debatable, Premier Racer for the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race but exceeded the weight limit for the race. Built by Premier Motor Car Company. air cooled, 900 cu.in., 2320 lbs.  on display at Indianapolis International Motorspeedway Hall of Fame. Looks like AJ Saliers drove a Oldsmobile Hawkins in the first ever auto race in Houston, TX. in 1903, but ran over a bird dog which put him out of the race, not quite sure if this is the race that he ended up sitting in the Premier Racer?

From Mystery Foto #41 Solved: The 1905 Premier Racer That Was Not Allowed to Run in the American Trial

Two questions:
1) What happen to the side view mirrors?
2) Why move front license plate from passenger side to driver’s side?
Thanks, I still love the car.

From Chrysler's Chrysler Then & Now: Pre-& Post-Restoration

Kindly put my name down to purchase one of the first books certain to be publish regarding one of the finest custom/coach built bodies, the Chrysler’s Chrysler.

From Chrysler's Chrysler Then & Now: Pre-& Post-Restoration

I might be able to work on this one and come up with something,I’ve got some ideas on this one

From Mystery Foto #41 Solved: The 1905 Premier Racer That Was Not Allowed to Run in the American Trial

I’m still stumped. These bridges are east of Deer Park Ave and in an earlier post it says: “The Motor Parkway Bridge over Deer Park Avenue was the most easterly bridge built in Suffolk County.” Were they ever built?
Here is the post:
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From Howard Kroplick

Wayne, good point. These bridges were planned but never built.

From A 1910 Blueprint of Two Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges in Commack & Brentwood

The dog was going after the photographer! Lol. Calm down doggy, here’s a bisquit.

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Things sure were simpler in these times. Imagine submitting these plans to a building department today! RIGHT!!!!

From A 1910 Blueprint of Two Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges in Commack & Brentwood

I think this is only one bridge not two. I think Wicks and Commack Road are the same road. The title on the drawing says “OR” and I think that refers to the two different names of the same road. Also It would be amazing if two bridges had exactly the same measurements.
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From Howard Kroplick

Thanks Wayne. Checking the Motor Parkway map, the blueprint was likely for the bridges on Commack Road (Commack) and Wicks Road (Brentwood).

From A 1910 Blueprint of Two Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges in Commack & Brentwood

You can,t show enough of this car,can you? There’s just too much to show,isn’t there? This car will probably last longer than you now I’m sure.

From Chrysler's Chrysler Then & Now: Pre-& Post-Restoration

What a show that was. Great pics. Congrats again and tell John he looks great. Miss you all. Hope all is well after all that rain we got. Everything is fine here,it missed us,luckily it shifted and just rained a lot,about 3 days.

From The Spectacular Automobiles of the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance

Dave, you’ve brought up some good points. I thought I saw a cornerstone through the foliage at the Mayan Ruins site but struck out after sifting and zooming in. Of course nothing beats being at the actual site (Private property). Will keep posting any extras discovered.

From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” VI: Garden City

Our education continues!  😊

Thanks,

Ron

From Inside the Restoration of the Mustang III Concept Show Car (2011-2013)

As Howard can attest…this all reminds me so much of some adventures I shared with my own son Gram just a few years ago. Precious times. We both remain terrific fans of all of Howard’s efforts, yours and all of the deep insight always afforded fans of the Motor Parkway! As a youngster myself I spent many hours biking the remains of the road specific to the Alley Pond area. Such a deep and rewarding history and heritage! It’s the wonderful “Beast” (as in Black Beast!) in all of us.

From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” VI: Garden City

The bridge still stands! And fully operational after 89 years. They don’t make ‘em like they use to.

From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: The 73rd Street Motor Parkway Bridge in 1927 Looking East

Looking south, Walt Whitman Road
Bridge built 1910 Removed 1951

From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: The 73rd Street Motor Parkway Bridge in 1927 Looking East

Wow !!!!
Congratulations Howard and family and to John, too !!

From The Spectacular Automobiles of the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance

Thanks for the pictures on the show and congrats on the well deserved Best in Show

From The Spectacular Automobiles of the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance

Photoshopped.  Never existed.

From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: The 73rd Street Motor Parkway Bridge in 1927 Looking East