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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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Thanks Alex, I appreciate your looking into that.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Unpublished Long Island Automotive Museum Photos from 1958 to 1962, Part 6
Hi, that is not my Uncle Handley. He was about 6’ 5” and my aunt was barely 5 ft.
From 1958-1967 tours of the Long Island Motor Parkway #4: Garden City
Wonderful, best of luck!
From Update (1/5/2025): Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline #2448 J-399
1.7 million is my guess.
From 1948 Tucker '48 #1003 headed for auction in Monterey this Thursday- Can you guess the hammer price?
A-Gary Cooper, 1935 Duesenberg SSJ B-Clark Gable, 1935 Duesenberg JN James Cagney, 1931 Duesenberg ???
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
GREAT CAR: LOTS OF LUCK. IT WILL DRESS UP THE GNYR WESTBURY SHOW I’M SURE. NOW IT NEEDS A MOTOR PKWY. PLATE. GOOD LUCK ARTIE FINNEGAN.
From Update (1/5/2025): Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline #2448 J-399
Please send me information in mail t0marcriedlet72walravendr t eacken07666
From Mystery Foto #44 Solved: The "Braes" Mansion in Glen Cove, film location of Batman's Wayne Manor
B is Clark Gable and C is Jimmy Cagney I don’t know who A is Maybe Douglas Fairbanks? Are they all driving Duesenburgs in honor of your new accusation?
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
Bouna Fortuna Meredith with the book and looking forward to seeing you Thursday. PS your presentation is superb JeRita
From A New Book on the 1938 Phantom Corsair By Dr. Meredith Jaffe
A: also, 1930, 2425, J431
B: 1935, Rollston JN, mods by Bohman and Schwartz
C: I was wrong, Dietrich convertible sedan, 1931 one of two only 1left 2499, J581 replacing original J434
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
Howard and Roz,
So nice too meet you in Beverly a few weeks ago. I am glad you are able to share your collection in so many venues. St Michaels Concours is a favorite of mine as I lived there for a long time and know some of the heavy hitters of that event.
The Tucker is amazing, you deserved the accolades you received. Hope to see you up our way again!
Jon Rice
From Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibits for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated 5/8/26
A: Coop and his Derham Tourster
B: Clark Gable and his Bohman and Schwartz convertible coupe
C: Jimmy Cagney and a Tourster, at least it sure looks like one
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
2.34 million.
From 1948 Tucker '48 #1003 headed for auction in Monterey this Thursday- Can you guess the hammer price?
$2,200,000
From 1948 Tucker '48 #1003 headed for auction in Monterey this Thursday- Can you guess the hammer price?
Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, and James Cagney. The cars? I leave that to experts.
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
I think the prior ownership by George Lucas coupled with the early production number will result in a winning bid of 2.5 million.
From 1948 Tucker '48 #1003 headed for auction in Monterey this Thursday- Can you guess the hammer price?
Howard and Roz, your ‘Amazing American Autos’ give new meaning to the ‘Triple-A’!
From The Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated January 9, 2025
$2,350,000
From 1948 Tucker '48 #1003 headed for auction in Monterey this Thursday- Can you guess the hammer price?
I think Howard needs to be put on this list!
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
A. Gary Cooper - 1935 Duesenberg SSJ: sold in 2018 at auction for $22 miliion!
https://tork.buzz/classics/Unveiling-Gary-Coopers-Convertible-Classic-Ride-Auctioned-For-22-Million-20240715-0001.html
B. Clark Gable - 1935 Model JN Duesenberg Convertible Coupe - still shown at auto events.
https://collectingcars.com/articles/star-cars-clark-gable-s-1935-duesenberg-model-jn
C. James Gagney - 1932 Duesenberg J Convertable - have also seen photos showing the car as 1931, 1935.
See next entry for list of other celebrities owning Duesenbergs.
From Mystery Friday Foto #32 Solved: Hollywood Legends and their Duesenbergs
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