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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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The Frontenac team had teething problems in 1916 with the brand new cars, but won a number of races from 1917-1919. Sadly the 500 was cancelled in ‘17 & “18.
From Mystery Friday Foto #41 Solved: Louis Chevrolet at Indy
That’s the #4 Thomas Racer with Gustave Caillois driving and Marcel Pouxe as the mechanician. They participated in the 1906 American Elimination Trial placing 7th having left the race during lap 6 with magneto problems. Consequentially, they did not qualify to enter the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. In the photo, it looks like they have just arrived at the garage behind Krug’s Hotel in Mineola which was the Thomas headquarters that year.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
THE RACER WAS A THOMAS AUTOMOBILE
THE DRIVER WAS GUSTAVE CAILLOIS
THE RACE WAS THE 1906 AMERICAN ELIMINATION TRIAL
THE CAR AND DRIVER RETIRED ON THE 6TH LAP WITH MAGNETO PROBLEMS
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
I would like to know if Jack Greenland’s 1929 Model A Ford Town Car is still exists and being driven these days. I would also like to know exactly where the car is now. If anyone knows this information I would much appreciate it. I had the privilege to ride in this car when I was a young boy and also helped Jack in maintaining the vehicle by checking fluids and polishing before a parade or show.
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum: Ford Town Cars
Thank you, I appreciate it! But unfortunately that must be for desktop computer only, as when I click the link it takes me to Nassau county parcel information with no ability to click on anything to change the view. Damn iPhone!!
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
Eddie Murray - the Nassau County map link—> https://lrv.nassaucountyny.gov/map/.
On the right side labeled “Layers”, click for 1926. If the link doesn’t work here, copy and paste the link on any internet browser. You’ll have access to all Nassau during 1926
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
I love the old newspaper clippings! Hey Howard Where’d you get the early aerial of lake success? I would love to look at the rest of the area! Thanks.
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
As a friend of Errol Flynn, McEvoy appeared as an uncredited actor in two films but became known as a scandalous “man of mystery”. You never know who you’ll find driving in a Vanderbilt Cup Race.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
Frederick McEvoy
Maserati 6CM
Vanderbilt Cup Race, Roosevelt Raceway, 1936
McEvoy was born in Austrailia - the flag is that of Australia.
McEvoy had a sketchy background as noted here:
https://olympstats.com/2014/04/02/olympic-bio-of-the-day-freddie-mcevoy/
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
Great articles from the past. I thoroughly enjoy them Art. Enjoy time with your granddaughter.
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
Congratulations Art on the arrival of your granddaughter. That’s a most precious event to ever happen. Congrats to you and family!
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
Mystery Foto #42… The driver is Fredrick McEvoy. (Suicide Freddy) The car is a Maserati entered in the Vanderbilt Cup Races held at Roosevelt Raceway on Long island, 1936, Freddy finishing in sixth place.
Freddy was originally from Australia thus the flag shown on the car.,,
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
That’s Frederick Joseph McEvoy, also known as “Suicide Freddie”, in the #12 Maserati Special 6CM. McEvoy finished 6th in this car at the 1936 George Vanderbilt Cup Race on October 12, 1936 at the new Roosevelt Raceway track. McEvoy was born in Australia so the Australian flag was on the side of his racer. Interestingly, McEvoy won a bronze medal earlier that same year at the winter Olympics as the driver for the British 4-man bobsled team. See attached photo.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
The track was Roosevelt Raceway. Westbury. N.Y.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
The driver was Ferddy McEvoy
The race car was a Maserti Special
The race was the George Vanderbilt Cup Race
October 12th, 1936
The flag is Australian, the country he race for in this race
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
Amazing clarity in this 1930s photo. Any source of photographer? The tire (tyre) is essentially a “slick,” but designed with extra gripping power for turns at high speeds.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
The driver was Frederick Joseph McEvoy, who usually drove a Maserati 6CM. The race was probably the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race at Roosevelt Raceway in which he placed 6th. He was Australian and British, hence the flag. He led an extremely colorful life, hobnobbing with the rich and famous!
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy
The #4 plate still seems up for sale for $220. I wouldn’t buy from this seller even though with 99% satisfied customers. Seller has other rare items for sale that are nearly impossible to obtain
From Fraud Alert Update: Guide to Identifying Authentic Versus Reproduced Long Island Motor Parkway and Roosevelt Field Porcelain Plates
... what’s that logo on the passenger side?
From Mystery Friday Foto #41 Solved: Louis Chevrolet at Indy
Louis Chevrolet.
5/30/1916 Indianapolis 500.
Frontenac (chassis and engine).
Raced to 2nd and then had mechanical ills and went out of the race with a broken connecting rod.
Riding mechanic was George Tucker.
Joe Boyer relieved Louis during the race.
Arthur Chevrolet started 11th in a Frontenac and was out after 35 laps with magneto trouble.
Gaston was also entered in a Frontenac (number 8) but was too slow. Joe Boyer took over the #8 in practice and Louis drove the #8 in the race.
Louis was entered in the race in Frontenac #6 but broke a crank shaft in practice.
From Mystery Friday Foto #41 Solved: Louis Chevrolet at Indy
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