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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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Any resemblance to my FIAT 500 is purely coincidental! I have a hunch my entire 100HP engine would fit comfortably inside any one cylinder of that monster! Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #56 Solved: Paul Sartori in Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's 250-HP Custom Built F.I.A.T.
Property line fence posts in OBVR and Battle Row campgrounds.
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
At long last, a Mystery Photo I can absolutely identify and I can’t say a word! Locusts couldn’t get me to post the answers, not even in a row! A staple answer could be wired, though. Hee, hee, III
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
From Mark Dill (Facebook)
DVR alert - my friend Howard Kroplick and his amazing ALCO racer will be featured on the next episode of “Americarna” on Velocity. If you don’t already know Howard’s car is a 1908 machine that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup races ( VanderbiltCupRaces.com) and competed in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. This car has racked up numerous concours awards and was driven by Emerson Fittipaldi during pre-race ceremonies for the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 as well as by Howard during the 2012 IMS Legends Day event.
From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series
Howie:
Very impressive segment. (I hope I can get Americarna out here on the Left Coast, on Direct TV). I was unaware that Walter Chrysler actually worked for Alco when they were manufacturing cars, and that’s what led him to go into the automobile manufacturing business. . . . .very interesting.
From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series
If I recall my history correctly, in his early career Mr. Chrysler worked for the American Locomotive Company. and one has to wonder if he had the opportunity to work on the “Beast” or other Alcos.
From The 1909 Alco 40-HP Runabout Sold for $280,500 by Gooding & Company at Amelia Island
Thanks from all that are interested in knowing, it’s been a long wait
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish
I wait with others with great anticipation for any tidbit of info about Chrysler’s Chrysler. Hoping to see the finished product.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish
From Ellie K:
I enjoyed your film very much. Thankfully you r not a mechanician. Uh oh they didn’t comply- 680!
From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series
From Bill Rheingold:
Nice!
From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series
Ted, good news! The update will be posted on Wednesday.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish
Could this be Wheatley Heights? I have no idea what the post is.
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
I’m a pest aren’t I? Where’s the update? PLEASE!!! Not just for me, but all the other anxiously waiting ones, but don’t question it.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish
LIMPPS: We have our own movie star! And the ALCO jumpsuit shows we mean business. Congratulations to our leader. We love you Howard.
From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series
From Frank Femenias:
I’m sending a sister photo of last week’s mystery in hopes of determining location. I did notice there is still a house standing today near 368 W 53 st., (that’s been stucco’d), that strongly resembles the house in the backdrop. Cheers.
From Mystery Foto #56 Solved: Paul Sartori in Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's 250-HP Custom Built F.I.A.T.
I think you men were near the OBVR bridge (Clody). I’ve seen those wood posts as ROW boundary fencing for the LIMP in some of the old photos. And the wood posts are in a straight line.
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
Location is Old Bethpage. Might Al and Sam be looking at fence posts to keep animals (and maybe humans) off the roadway.
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
It looks like the cleanup crew at the Old Bethpage LIMP location in 2006.
The wooden posts were original markers along the parkway.
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
This is Joseph DeBono, Sam and Al Are At Battle Row Park They Are Looking at the original wooded motor parkway post Surprising the post last this long Keep up the good work
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
Old Bethpage I believe with original LIMP posts, though the last pic with all three gents strongly resembles the Roslyn Lodge area
From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage
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