Vanderbilt Cup Races

This is a German made inkstand designed and manufactured by Kaiser Zinn (also spelled Kayserzinn), ca. 1907.
It shows a 1907 Lorraine-Dietrich racing car, with 2 inkwells under the hood, and storage for postage stamps under the spare tires.  In front, running alongside the car is the pen tray.

From Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated

The bronze probably shows the winning combination of the 1906 Circuit des Ardennes: Arthur Duray on a Lorraine-Dietrich with number 7.  About the artist I wouldn’t know, but I guess it was not a prize but just an ‘objet d’art’ for daily use. Such objects were indeed rather popular during these days and are very valuable now if original.

From Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated

Good job on this one Howard, I might even drive by their when I come to visit my daughter in October. Now to get to the mystery weekend

From Then & Now: Maple Cottage- The Locomobile Headquarters for the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races

This inkwell / deskset was manufactured in Germany by Kaiserzinn (Kaizer Zinn) in 1907. It shows the Lorraine-Dietrich racer with Arthur Duray driving (probably with his mechanician Franville). It was most likely based on illustrations done by well known French illustrator Ernest Montaut (1879-1909) who produced several images of the winner of the 1906 Circuit des Ardennes. The V. C. R. connection is: Duray competed for 2 Vanderbilt Cups, finishing 9th. in 1905 and 3rd. in 1906.

From Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated

Elizabeth Vanderwall Wesstrom youngest grandchild of the Dennelley’s daughter of Ethel Nora Vanderwall.  So thrilled to see the history go on for others! We have Jack Binder to thank for this as well.
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From Howard Kroplick:

Elizabeth, thanks for commenting on your family’s home!

Enjoy,

Howard

From Then & Now: Maple Cottage- The Locomobile Headquarters for the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races

I have thre possible cars picked out,now to find out which one might be the right one

From Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Kaiserzinn Inkstand of a Lorraine-Dietrich Racing Car Circa 1907 Updated

Please note Maple Cottage was a private home and never an inn as referred to
in the above article.

From The Amazing and Continuing Saga of the 1906 Locomobile Twins- Part I

Neat photo that I have not seen before. I can tell you that the mini grand stand is under construction for the dedication ceremonies of the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan (June 1954). During the ceremonies, there was a parade of 1951-1954 Idea Cars designed by Virgil Exner and built by Carrozzeria Ghia. Recently, I asked Virgil Exner, Jr., what happened to the 1951 K-310 Idea Car. He told me that he personally witnessed the destruction of the Chrysler K-310, 1952 Chrysler C-200 and 1953 DeSoto Adventurer I Idea Cars in the mid 1950s.

From Mystery Foto #92 Solved: Three Chrysler Ghia Concept Cars

These are certainly very unusual. I’ve heard about them,but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them. Leave it to you to find out these unusual things and let us know about it. We’ll never know what we’ll find out from you. Well that’s it for now.

From “Thermos The Bottle” Truck at the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race & Wacky Marketing Mobiles

I agree with exactly what Chris said and all of what everyone else has said too….

Wow !!

What a fabulous find & save !!

From The Photo Artistry of Hemmings' Richard Lentinello: 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler

Howard   Would you like me to send you pictures of the boats and boat races,for those who may be interested in seeing? You don’t have to post this,just e-mail me,to let me know. Thanks
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From Howard Kroplick

Ted, sure!!

From Three Car Shows on Long Island This Sunday & Last Week's LIM Program

Great ‘back to the past’ photos!-Magnificent work to all gentlemen-Howard, Walt, Sam Greco, Steve Babinsky and Co.-“The Historic Dream Team”. Please keep ‘em comin’.
frank

From The Photo Artistry of Hemmings' Richard Lentinello: 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler

It is hard to think that something as cool as this was allowed to degrade till you rescued it. Bravo !

From The Photo Artistry of Hemmings' Richard Lentinello: 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler

These are the drivers of the Fiat team for the 1908 Grand Prize at Savannah. From left to right: Felice Nazzaro, Louis Wagner and Ralph De Palma. Both Nazzaro and Wagner had competed in the 1905, 1906 and 1908 Vanderbilt Cup races, Wagner winning of course the 1906 edition. De Palma’s first Vanderbilt Cup race would be the 1911 edition, and he won the race in 1914. Louis Wagner was the winner of the 1908 Grand Prize, by the way.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved:The FIAT Team for the 1908 American Grand Prize

I said I was going to a car show and speed boat show.it was at Fort Monroe in Hampton Va.,which is a historical place,got to take a tour of it.The show was the best I’ve seen,being it was all free admission,very long day,a lot of walking to get to see everything.I was their from 9am—6pm.It was rained out on Sat,the water was too choppy for the boat races.

From Three Car Shows on Long Island This Sunday & Last Week's LIM Program

In this photo we see Louis Wagner, Felice Nazarro, and Ralph DePalma (left to right). They were the FIAT team at the 1908 Grand Prix in Savannah, GA and this photo was probably taken at the FIAT headquarters at Doyle’s horse race track in Thunderbolt, GA, a few miles outside Savannah. Wagner won the 1906 V.C.R in which Nazarro was also entered. DePalma won both the 1912 and 1914 Vanderbilt Cup Races.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved:The FIAT Team for the 1908 American Grand Prize

Italian Vanderbilt Cup Racers - left to right

Felice Nazzaro, raced 1905, 1906
Paul Sartori, raced 1904, 1905
Ralph DePalma, won 1912, 1914

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved:The FIAT Team for the 1908 American Grand Prize

From Jan Hyde:

Richard Lentinello, Brooklyn boy, former editor Vette Magazine is the best!

From The Photo Artistry of Hemmings' Richard Lentinello: 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler

Howard, Loved the article on Hemery, He had quite a career as
a race driver. Sad ending though. Al

From Request For Information from France: 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner Victor Hemery

The last photo is of a Sikorsky model S-39A, s/n 909, reg. NC807W, built ca. 1930.  One of these aircraft (NC803W) has been restored and is on display at the New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT.  Another one of these was used by the CAP at Base 17, Suffolk Airport during 1942-43 on coastal patrol looking for German submarines, etc.
The 6th photo (lineup of a/c with clubhouse in background) - the 1st a/c Reg. # NC12345 is a Monocoupe 110, c/n 6w47.  This a/c originally belonged to Peter Brooks, a LI race pilot and socialite who married Aline Rhonie, aviatrix and artist.  She is best known for her mural on the Pre-Lindbergh Era of Flight which she painted in Hanger F at Roosevelt Field.

From More Photos of the Long Island Aviation Country Club by Alfred Eisenstaedt