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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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I came across some interesting connections between the Dymaxion, its creators Fuller and Burgess, and the Cup Races, some direct and others maybe a strectch. Here are my submissions:
- Fuller and his partner in the Dymaxion design, William Starling Burgess, rented part of the Locomobile Bridgeport facility to build their car. (Site of where cup racers were built)
- The Dymaxion appeared at Roosevelt Raceway in August of 1933. (Route of races)
- Partner William Starling Burgess was primarily a builder of ships and built one named the “Brutal Beast”. (Obviously years after the “Black Beast”)
- Burgess was commissioned by William K. Vanderbilt’s brother, Harold Vanderbilt, to build his entries in the America’s Cup sailing races. (Family connection)
- Burgess’ company was eventually sold to Curtiss Aeroplane and Automobile Company. (Curtiss plant and airfield near route of race)
- Fuller had plans to create homes from prefabricated materials, similar to how Levittown homes were built. (Races ran through Levittown)
- Fuller and his Dymaxion favorably impressed Walter Chrysler and were invited to Chyrsler’s LI estate. (I guess Howard is the connection here to the Vanderbilt Cup Races)
From Mystery Foto #12 Solved: Buckminister Fuller's Dymaxion #3 Built at the Former Locomobile Factory
The picture with GT Joey Limongelli. What car is behind you? It almost looks like yours,but I know it’ not,the license plate is different and so is the back window. It can’t be another 37 Chysler can it?same body style,maybe a Dodge or Plymout. If you see John,tell him he looks great,fits right in with the car,perfect. CONGRATS . Surprised to see Dr.Simeone.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Well deserved award for a great classic and to real gentleman!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
From Jan Hyde:
Great, well deserved.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
From Vera S.:
Congratulations once again ! Why did your lose 0.5 points ? Is it that only God can be perfect ?
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From Howard Kroplick
Thanks for the congrats. The judges deducted 0.5 point because the clock did not have the exact time, mainly because the car has a battery kill switch for safety.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Captures a First Place Award at the Annual Meeting of the CCCA in Savannah
From Thomas Abbe:
It was a thrill to meet up at Amelia Island. Ethan and I had a great time.
Congratulations on your prize and the fine restoration of the Chrysler.
Here is a photo or two.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
From Mike C.:
Congratulations on the Amelia Island show. Very exciting to see!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
From Rog P.:
Congrats on earning the CCCA and Amelia Island awards, Howard. Looks like you’re on a roll!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Congratulations on the win and the continuing preservation of those GREAT AMERICAN cars.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Congratulations & Well deserved! Walter Chrysler would be proud. Best regards, You Know Me, Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America’s legendary Speed King Great Great Nephew
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
1933 Dymaxion No.2 (1 of 3 existing at the National Auto Museum, Reno, Nevada)
Designed by Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller, an American neo-futuristic architect, systems theorist, author, designer, and inventor. 1895-1983
No.1 Dymaxion damaged at 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, caught fire in 1941.
No.3 scrapped at a junkyard in Wichita, Kansas.
Folks were uncomfortable with the single rear wheel steering design.
11 seater, Ford flathead V8, 85hp, 90mph, 30mpg, rear mount engine, front wheel drive, periscope in the rear.
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/dymaxion-car-plans-resurface-yesterdays-tomorrow-is-still-todays-future/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx5VJ1yd3HQ
Sending pics Howard of various designs
From Mystery Foto #12 Solved: Buckminister Fuller's Dymaxion #3 Built at the Former Locomobile Factory
Looks like Buckminster Fuller’s DYMAXION prototype auto, a three wheeled auto at the 1933 Chicage Worlds Fair in front of the Crystal House.
Frequent contributor to this website (Art Kleiner) also wrote a 1988 book (The Age Of Heretics) in which he refers to the Dymaxion auto.
From Mystery Foto #12 Solved: Buckminister Fuller's Dymaxion #3 Built at the Former Locomobile Factory
Congratulations Howie & Roz: Glad to see that the Chrysler (& its owners) are so well preserved and continue to win prizes!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Great job getting this far on the bridge. I have taken pictures over the years and to think it would be demolished is unheard of. I will e-mail our Town officials to keep them interested. I had walked that parkway many years ago and the rabbits, and quail were abundent . Thanks great job. Artie.
From Newsday Article and Video: "Rebuilding a Bridge"
The Chrysler looks fantastic on the field at Amelia Island. Cannot wait to see it back on the grounds of its original home at the Vanderbilt Estate. Congrats on a very well deserved award
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Congratulations Commish…See you soon..Marty
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Coudn’t be easier for a car freak - Buckminster (“Bucky”) Fuller’s 1933 Dymaxion car! It had wheels and ran fast? It (car #2) survives? Actually, no clue as to any link. Art Kleiner should know all about this one. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #12 Solved: Buckminister Fuller's Dymaxion #3 Built at the Former Locomobile Factory
YEE-HAH! I KNEW you’d do it! Sam, III
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
One of our favorite bridges! Such a “secret” place to wander just steps from modern civilization and a stretch of our beloved parkway that truly functions as a stroll back in time. I this piece of history is ignored or, even worse, destroyed Long Islanders will basically cut off a path to their own heritage.
From Newsday Article and Video: "Rebuilding a Bridge"
Howard, Congrats on this award as you keep racking up concours wins. You have done a lot for the local history on Long Island as well collectable cars.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with "The Amelia Island Award" at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
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