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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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1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept Car for the Ford T-Bird. Engine was 406 CI thus named the 406. Believed to still exist unrestored with a private collector in the Detroit area. Originally painted in Candy Apple Red.
From Mystery Friday Foto #1 Solved: Another ‘Name That Car!’ The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept
A few years back I would stop in at the original Museum building/grounds when traveling out East. As the old museum got closer to being taken down I would look up at the handful of remaining white wooden letters about 10 feet up on the front of the building. I really wanted one, but settled on the more reachable brass doorknob & lock assembly from the front entrance. Glad to see your rescued “S” Howard !
From Postcards of the Long Island Automotive Museum Main Building
Was there in 1957 me then 12 yrs. old, later in 1980 before closing, Remembered seeing the winning New York to Paris Thomas Flyer unrestored then restored by and on displayed at the Harrah Collection Museum later years.
From Postcards of the Long Island Automotive Museum Main Building
So proud of Long Island’s racing history and the fact that you have embraced this legacy.
From InstaGRAM Report: Racing Programs of Freeport and Islip Speedways
Howard - That is a fascinating video of the repair of Turn 2. You need to get a chunk of that original surface that the Black Beast actually raced and won on. Ken
From Video of the Week; Behind the Bricks: Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayTurn 2 Repave
Private Collector
From Mystery Friday Foto #1 Solved: Another ‘Name That Car!’ The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept
1962 Ford Cougar 406
From Mystery Friday Foto #1 Solved: Another ‘Name That Car!’ The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept
That’s the 1962 Ford Cougar 406 concept car. Some say it was a potential prototype for a redesigned Thunderbird; others claim it was a possible design for the yet to be named Mustang. Rumor has it that the car might still exist. See attached info that I downloaded from http://www.kustomrama.com.
From Mystery Friday Foto #1 Solved: Another ‘Name That Car!’ The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept
I grew up in Merrick, and from our house we could hear the stock cars. They raced at Freeport every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Occasionally we would attend the races. I remember seeing stock cars, 3/4 midgets, and the “Crasheroo” demolition derby. It was a lot of fun!
I live in West Islip now, and am often in Bay Shore. Newins Ford is still in business, at the same location!
From InstaGRAM Report: Racing Programs of Freeport and Islip Speedways
A great article to start off the new year. Love these looks back into Long Island’s racing history. I remember going to Square Speed Shop with my Dad to get auto parts.
From InstaGRAM Report: Racing Programs of Freeport and Islip Speedways
Greg, A difference between the Mineola and the Ronkonkoma lodges is that the Ronkonkoma lodge straddled the Parkway while the Mineola lodge did not.
From Mystery Friday Foto #62 Solved: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge
A happy and healthy New Year to all!
From Mystery Friday Foto #62 Solved: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge
A favorite Motor Parkway bridge photo carrying Old Country Rd above in Mineola, near the Mineola toll booth before the lodge construction. Photo is looking north
From Mystery Friday Foto #62 Solved: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge
From Al Velocci - thanks Al. I’m copying your comment that you put on my latest Motor Parkway employee post here as it pertains to W.M. Hendrick.
“Art, Found a payroll entry for Wallace Hendrick dated Aug, 19, 1910. Employed as a “transitman” and paid $95.00 per month, paid bi-monthly.”
From Kleiner's Korner: Two construction engineers and a "monkey" who added their talents to the Motor Parkway
Art, Please try again, tried your number, told not available.
From Kleiner's Korner: Two Family Members Building the Motor Parkway
Fantastic Al! Appreciate you going the extra step to add more flavor to my posts.
From Kleiner's Korner: Two Family Members Building the Motor Parkway
Art, Found a payroll entry for W.H. Hendrick dated Aug, 19, 1910. Employed as a “transitman” and paid $95.00 per month, paid bi-monthly.
From Kleiner's Korner: Two Family Members Building the Motor Parkway
The Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge
Looking north
Built in 1910
From Mystery Friday Foto #62 Solved: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge
Another “employee” to look at Al! Thanks.
Brian - thanks for being my boots on the ground! Wonder if the historical society has info. on the Morrissey family.
From Kleiner's Korner: Two Family Members Building the Motor Parkway
Thanks to everyone who participated in this multi-year search. It was a rewarding experience based on the expertise of so many involved. We can all share a certain sense of satisfaction in knowing the identity of the ‘Mystery Road’ has now been definitively identified!
From Update #2: In Search of the Mystery Camp Mills "New York" Road
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