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Hi Penny:

I agree… it is really an unusual photo.

Howard

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From JeRita:

“Howard there is no one better qualified than you to get this great car. I know you will restore her to glory again and best of all drive her and share with others. Please keep us posted on her progress. CONGRATULATIONS”

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

This bridge was the first image I saw of the LIMP, when I Googled, America’s earliest parkways/freeways. It invoked a sense of some, almost remote time in history. It also looked like the old bridges designed by the New Haven Electric Trolley lines, early suburban public transport, New Haven to Guilford, Ct. crossing my street in North Branford. One particular bridge, crossing the Farm River, still stands, and is around eighty feet(?) long.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#17 Old Courthouse Road Bridge- Manhasset Hills/North Hills

I noticed in the first photo, a snow plow plowing the Motor Parkway. From the stories that I have heard from the people who have lived on Long Island for many years, a snow plow was rarely, if ever, seen in those days. It is interesting that those in charge of the Motor Parkway made sure the road was cleared of snow.

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Who owns the bridge today?  Is it in safe hands?

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#17 Old Courthouse Road Bridge- Manhasset Hills/North Hills

Howard,
Mazel Tov on your purchase of that terrific Chrysler.  Knowing you, I’m sure that the car will get the restoration it deserves.  I couldn’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this auto.
I can’t wait to see it.
Best,
Roger Price

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

Wow Howard! I am so excited to see you bought it. I saw it as is and can’t wait to see how well you will restore it to it’s glory!

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

That is a shame! People do not appreciate the beauty in architecture.

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East to West Classic Cars. The Charity Club. Please post us on Site.  http://www.easttowestclassicars.com  best regards. Dean

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Fascinating! I grew up near here. Thanks for the great work!

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#17 Old Courthouse Road Bridge- Manhasset Hills/North Hills

You finally found the perfect tow vehicle for “The Black Beast”. An inspired choice by a dedicated automotive enthusiast. Best of luck.

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

Hi Howard,

Congratulations on your purchase of the Chrysler Town Car. This is going to look great when restored to its original condition. I hope to do a painting of this car in the future. It is beautiful!

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

This fine car will now be restored and preserved after decades of severe neglect. My sincere personal thanks for stepping up and becoming the new ‘caretaker’ of this fine piece of automotive rolling sculpture. I know it has been a long road for you to pursue this car and took a lot of patience, but now that car could not have found a better home. All my best.

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

Howard,
I am delighted to see that the car will remain in Long Island. If anyone were to get this car, then it should have been you.
Congratulations.

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

Dear Howard: I’ve looked at a few photos, in my time, for research to do my artwork.  I can’t remember, offhand, another one taken at this extreme perspective with the wheel being the most prominent thing in the photo. The photographer would have to be standing below ground level (i.s. a pit or ditch) or lying down (as I have done) to get a photo from this angle. Just a thought

From Can You Identify this Mystery Alco Racer?

I love the utility pole placement.  Sure, I know the road’s not really there anymore, but I’m not sure whoever put it there would have cared!

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#17 Old Courthouse Road Bridge- Manhasset Hills/North Hills

Our parents were friends of Austie Clark, and while rummaging around some old photos, I found a picture of our family sitting on this truck - around 1958 (?).
Loved finding this site.  Thank you

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Thanks for reminding us the history of stock cars and their winners. I also found very different and precious stock cars in your post.

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Thanks so much for the congrats! it will be a fun project.

Guy, congratulations to everyone in Indy for their hospitality. ...What a game!!!

Howard

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler

Hi Howard,
We met briefly on Monday evening at the Indianapolis Int’l airport. I was the volunteer you spoke with. You gave me and a coworker your card. Being somewhat of an enthusiast, I looked up your website and found this article. Congratulations on a very unique and storied acquisition!!  Perhaps there will be an opportunity to show it on parade at the track someday ala the Black Beast. If you ever need someone on the ground in Indy to run something down, I would be happy to oblige. Feel free to send an email any time.

From Press Release: Vanderbilt Museum Sells One-of-a Kind 1937 Chrysler