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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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Steve, thanks for this week’s photo. After two misfires, finally came across the correct answer. But I did learn a lot about a Patchogue resident name Fullerton as well as a Judge Jaycox.
But Wilmot M. Smith is the correct answer.
Identify the gentleman: Honorable Justice Wilmot M. Smith
What action did he take in relation to the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race?
Enabled the running of the race after it was being protested by the “People’s Protective Association”.
NY Times - Oct. 8, 1904
“Justice Wilmot M. Smith, sitting in Special Term for Motions of the Supreme Court, Brooklyn, yesterday, denied the motion for an injunction against the Automobile Association of America and the Board of Supervisors of Nassau County, enjoining them from conducting the race for the Vanderbilt Cup.”
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Howard congrats on your new arrival We can’t to see you on the circuit JeRita
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard: Congrats on your acquisition of the beautiful AMERICAN Mustang, a rolling piece of AMERICAN automotive history. Enjoy it !
— Marty, member of GNYR
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
What a great car, if only Ford had produced them.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard,
VERY KOOL! Thanks to you and everyone involved with this post. keeping American History Alive.
Best regards to you & yours,
Wayne Carroll Petersen
Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America’s legendary Speed King Great Great Nephew
From Elsie Janis and The Broadway Show "The Vanderbilt Cup"
CONGRATULATIONS, HOWARD !
It should make a great showing featured with the Mustang Shelby Club of Long Island’s other cars !
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congratulation Your Mustang is somewhat of a preview of the 1968 AMC, AMX a 2 dr. 2 seater pony car. You pick winners!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard!!, You did it again,another one of one.Just have to see it,can’t miss out on this. What a car,you really know how to pick them and keep the history going. Congrats
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Delighted to know such an important car is on long Island and in such good hands. Best of luck with Shorty!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
From Guy Frost:
Congratulations, Howard!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congrats Howard! Very ,Very Cool Car!...Enjoy it
George “Minuteman Press”
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congrats Howard! What a beautiful car… always loved Mustangs! PS What a great presentation this past week at the Smithtown/Commack library - thanks for sharing so much wonderful info on the Island’s rich history!! Best Always - Tom & Gaetano
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From Howard Kroplick:
Tom, please thank Gaetano again for his wonderful gift.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard, congratulations! Now you have the ” long” (your 1937 Chrysler Imperial) and the “Short” (the Mustang prototype) of of it for a car collection! All my best.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congrats! I remember seeing that car at the Amelia Island Concours about six or seven years ago. Neat ride. Have fun.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Mazel Tov, Hesh, on the new arrival. What a pretty baby girl.
In Friendship,
H
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
HOWARD!!
Congratulations indeed!
(hope to have it shown in B’hampton)
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
The Thunderbird Club of South Florida volunteers to stage and drive the cars at this aution. It was a privilege to participate in the presentation of this significant Ford Car. “Well bought”
Ed Raabe, President CTCSF
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Yipes!!!!! We’ve been following the adventures of this amazing car for two years now! Totally psyched that it’s “in the family” so to speak! Can’t wait to see it.
We’re going to Belmont today! Take it out for a spin!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
A Great Car, Enjoy.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard, congratulations! See on the lawns this summer.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
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