Vanderbilt Cup Races

Tom Cooper purchased the 999 Auto from Henry Ford on Oct. 13, 1902. Barney Oldfield drove the 999 Auto to beat Alex Winton in his Winton Bullet Auto on Oct. 25, 1902. As a result of of this publicity and with the financial backing of Alex Y. Malcomson the Ford Motor Company was launched in November 1902.

From Film "The Race That Changed Everything" with Edsel B. Ford II

Thought I’d sent my thank-you to everyone who helped identify my Aunt Nell’s car, but apparently not. I appreciate the more-than-I-ever-expected-to-know response and enjoy the photo more knowing it’s a 1912 Overland.

Thanks again to you all,

Rog

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From Ann B:

Happy New Year to you and your family Howard!  As always, I enjoy your blogs especially the Top 20 Posts, this week, which included the piece John had the thrill to film with Greg for NEWS 4.

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Hi Roy:

It is Route 107. A section of the Motor Parkway is still there as an access road to a Nassau County Police Department Eighth Precinct from Massapequa-Hicksville Road.

From A View of the Vanderbilt Cup Races From the Massapequa-Hicksville Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Hi Roy:

It is Route 107. A section of the Motor Parkway is still there as an access road to a Nassau County Police Department Eighth Precinct from Massapequa-Hicksville Road.

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From Roy W. (Boca Raton)

Is the Hicksville/Massapequa road in the photos today what is now 106/107. If so, what happened to the LIMP right-of-way

Thanks.

Roy

PS. A long time fan who grew up in Fresh Meadows and rode my bike on the Motor Parkway all the way to Union Turnpike

From A View of the Vanderbilt Cup Races From the Massapequa-Hicksville Road Motor Parkway Bridge

From Robert R.:

Terrific Edsel Ford piece, Howard.

Happy New Year.

From Film "The Race That Changed Everything" with Edsel B. Ford II

So many of the early automobile manufacturers have been forgotten.  They developed almost all the engine technology used today in just a couple decades.  I remember seeing the 1908 Frayer-Miller in Reno.  It’s air-cooled engine was truly remarkable for its time.

Thanks for taking the time to reintroduce us to your great-grandfather and all his achievements.  And thanks Howard for providing this forum in which we can reconnect with these automobile pioneers.

From Profile of Driver Lee Frayer by his Great-Great Grandson

Scott;

Based on the one photo where you point out Frayer is pasenger, Rickenbacker is driving, I can guess at the other photos, but still not totally clear.

Larry

From Profile of Driver Lee Frayer by his Great-Great Grandson

Scott,

Great story, tracking down this part of your history is intriguing and can certainly fuel the OCD.  My brother and I, lifelong car enthusiasts, recently learned that our great uncle and his his first wife went on the Transcontinental Drive in 1916.  No one in our family ever talked about this, it was just mentioned in an article in the AACA magazine.  Led to much investigation by us.  Sadly, as it seems like with some of your story, all my relatives who might know a bit about this are gone. 
Your great great grandfather had an important role in early automotive development, though, so I’m sure you could uncover new facts all the time.

Can you define who is who in the photos, it’s a bit unclear.

Look forward to reading more about your family history.

Larry Trepel

From Profile of Driver Lee Frayer by his Great-Great Grandson

So much GOOD stuff and certainly much to be proud of, all shared with those devoted to the Vanderbilt heritage kept so alive and real by ...HOWARD!

From The Top Twenty 2012 Posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com

Here’s the CSI answer: http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/csi_report_identification_of_a_rare_photo_of_the_motor_parkway_in_suffolk_c

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Contest: Identify This Rare Motor Parkway Photo

Nobody has a comment about the frame houses in East Hampton? I do. Why would you want to ruin something as historic as that, It’s a beautiful thing,,american heritage,right Howard?l like your cars,you buy them to preserve them in their original state,need I say more?  Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Will be intouch some time next week

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Did you read in todays Newsday about the two-dozen frame houses in East Hampton dating from between 1700-1850? they say new owners may take them down and they’re fighting it.It’s in the Our Towns section Framing A PRESERVATION Plan Proposal aims to keep 1700-1850- era frame houses intact, Just thought I’d let you all know

From Then & Now: The Home of Driver Foxhall Keene in Old Westbury

Certainly are alot of Overlands. I’ve seen and heard of them,but never knew there were so many makes and models. Thanks for the reply on the time difference,that makes sense now

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Ted, all comments are moderated and reviewed prior to posting due to the proliferation of comment spam.

From Then & Now: The Home of Driver Foxhall Keene in Old Westbury

Just to let you know ,I have noticed that the time on my the comments is off by 1 hour,I don’t think it takes 1 hour to get to the site,does it? that’s why I put the time on my last comment,just to see if I’m right. Still catching up on all the pictures that have been posted,get back you as soon as I’m done,for some comments.  Time is 4:33pm 12/26

From Then & Now: The Home of Driver Foxhall Keene in Old Westbury

For Jerry who posted on 12/23 look up Leroy Cole in Flint Michigan area re anything to do with Cole cars. Try reaching him through facebook.com or the Society of Automotive Historians. Best, Mark Patrick

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Better late than never,but I want to wish every one a MERRY CHRISTMASS. I had trouble with the computer, Great pictures,as usual of everything you send Howard. Yes it is the Carriage Museum in stony brook. Trying to catch up on things,It’s 11:57 now

From Then & Now: The Home of Driver Foxhall Keene in Old Westbury

I’m pleased that the house wasn’t sub-divided or destroyed!  Have a great day Howard.

From Then & Now: The Home of Driver Foxhall Keene in Old Westbury