Vanderbilt Cup Races

Howard, thank you for posting those great Iron Range photos Walter sent.  They are much better thn mine as I guess I was too busy looking for parts.  Another highlight of many Iron Range days was the ride to and from John Duck’s in the Autocar bus with a stop in the cemetery where we would visit the grave of his friend and actor Gary Cooper.  The marker was a huge field stone!  In later years I bought the bus at one of Austin’s Auctions and had a great deal of fun with this vehicle.

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Suggest you contact Doug Magee if you have not already done so.

From Can You Help Find This 1908 Pope-Hartford Touring Car?

Hey Howie,

I loved the Celebrity Cars/Part 1—- maybe a whole new book for you on this subject… with very widespread appeal!
Darrell

From Cars of the Stars Part I

I too had the pleasure of being invited to one of “Austie’s ” Iron Ranges.  It was late in the ‘70’s just prior to the 1981 Glidden Tour. I found a 5 foot tall trophy in the loft.  It had been awarded to James Melton .  Mr. Melton was once the president of AACA as well as a superb opera singer.  The trophy was refurbished and still sits in the AACA national headquarters.  I purchased several brass head lamps and a magnificent Lalique eagle’s head. Wonderful memories. MMV

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Looking forward to the long overdue restoration of a unique automobile.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

I hope we all get to see the results of a great restoration of a special car!

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

I, for one, would love to see interior and exterior details of those semi-hidden porthole windows (when you get a chance).

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

Frank- Thanks for that info. I had seen the 1915 CT reg records, which did list the Pope. I was not aware of the 1908 record confirming that he had the 9800 plate number at that time. I’ll call DMV about what they might share from the late ‘50s or early ‘60s. I have a feeling they will not be sympathetic to the cause but everything’s worth a try. Thanks again.

From Can You Help Find This 1908 Pope-Hartford Touring Car?

Hi Lorenz:
I will send you Tom McDuffie’s email address.

From VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

Am writing a book about Cycling in Boston in the 1890s.  At least two McDuffees were involved:  Eddie and Peter.  They had a brother Joseph.  I would like to connect with the McDuffee family.

From VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

The beginning of an amazing journey for you, the car, the Vanderbilt legacy, Long Island and, dare I say, the history of the Automoblie in this country and the world.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

The eventual race was held on the second choice of roads.  According to the Milwaukee Journal, June 2, 1912, the first planned choice of the route was to be Beloit Road to Lincoln Ave to 60th, south to Forest Home Avenue, west to 92nd Street, north to Beloit Road, east to Lincoln Ave. These are the current names of the roads on the planned path.

From Hemmings Blog: "Miller Club to celebrate Milwaukee Vanderbilt Cup centennial"

Hi Bruce:
Here is a link.

From Archives: Alco Trucks

My dad worked for ALCO for 45 years. I never knew that they made trucks. Is there any more info on this truck?

From Archives: Alco Trucks

I am not going to be able to tell you anything that you don’t already know. I did, however, discover a listing of John H. Rowley (your grandfather) of Hartford, CT with license plate #9800 in the 1908 Connecticut Motor Vehicle Register. The 1908 listing of Connecticut does not list the make or registration number as it did in later years.

I have also been able to discover about 25 Pope Hartford Automobiles in the 1920 CT Motor Vehicle Register with license plate #, registration #, body style, owner and owner’s address.

I wonder if it might be possible to track down the 1958 or 1959 CT Motor Vehicle Registration through the state archives and discovered who purchased John Rowley’s automobile.

God bless,
Frank

From Can You Help Find This 1908 Pope-Hartford Touring Car?

Amazing photo

From Amazing Image: Sign Promoting the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race at Times Square

Why did they stop having races there? After 1936 and 37, it seemed successful the races. So what put a stop to it?
Very interesting photos

From Aerial Views of Roosevelt Raceway After 1937

Joe, excellent point!

From Amazing Image: Sign Promoting the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race at Times Square

Please keep me informed of your on going effort. I’d love to contribute.

From Third Clean Up the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge Day Scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011

can you place our club on your site
Long Island Vettes inc.
http://www.longislandvettes.com

From Long Island Car Club Directory- Sorted by Type