Vanderbilt Cup Races

Boy was I way off or what.You guys are just too good at the mystery solving,it all seems so easy to you guys most of the time. I guess I still don’t know enough yet,there’s too much that I missed in all these years

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Very much appreciate Mr. Gosden’s reports. 

What was discovered beneath the surface showed a full restoration was the absolutely the right course of action.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

This is the garage my husband and I frequented from 1973 until it closed.  Paul was running it then and moved the business to Port Blvd.  This station was torn down to make way for several shops including Pearle Vision, a Bridal shop, framer and men’s clothing.  We were sorry to see it demolished as it was a handsome structure and probaly dated back to the contruction of the Village of Munsey Park in the late 30s, just a few hundred yards east at Manhasset Woods Road.  We moved into Munsey Park in 1973 and could walk down and pick up our car- when serviced. Betsey

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy

I say again “What Amazing Picture"as always,dressed so formal

From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Both of these photos show the Motor Parkway in the Commack Rd - Harned Rd area.
The north / south road seen more readily in the 2nd photo was the spur or connector road that was built to hopefully attract more traffic from Jericho Tpke.  The 2nd, 3rd and 4th “Brentwood” lodges (ticket booths) were at the NE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; SE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; Intersection of the spur and LIMP. The spur later became Harned Rd.

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

It’s quite an education reading these updates.  And it says quite a bit about just how unique a car this is.  I may be a Packard and Rolls Royce (Springfield) guy, but this car is now a frequent reminder of what Walter Chrysler accomplished - this, plus every time I see the Chrysler building.

Ron

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

Good to see the old girl shaping up.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

From Bruce Adams:

Gas station photo had to be 1957
See License plates.
http://www.licenseplates.tv/new-york-174.html?sort=20a&page=4&zenid=ij5f3h2e5qkfl7d179akpf47j2

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy

Love the updates, keep them coming.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

Howard,
Thanks for the update on the Chrysler.  It’s wonderful to watch craftsmen at work.
I, too, am looking forward to the finished car.

Rog

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

I always thought the shot of Virginia was a great photo…

From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

This was my great grandfather but I cant seem to find much more about him any help?

From Jimmy Snyder- One of the Great Chicago Auto Racers

Harned Road, Extension, Commack
Commack Road Toll and Bridge

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Looked at these aerials and said to myself.“What and Where is this"no idea at all. Good Luck guys. Don’t laugh at me,I just thought it might be in Queens,everything is so close together

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Same here. Well worth the wait. What a car it’s going to be!

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

This is Harned Rd in Dix Hills/Commack. Designed to bring more traffic onto the LIMP. Located here would be the Brentwood Lodge.

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

To be perfectly honest I haven’t got the slightest clue on these two aerails,nothing looks familar to me,

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Very impressive work here. There’ll be no rushing this project that I believe is in good hands and will turn out just fine. But still, can’t wait!

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork

It took a few seconds.  Commack Rd and the LIMP.  Bottom picture shows the spur north to Jericho Tpke.

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Mike, me, too!!!

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork