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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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From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test
Vintage tire smoke!
Rob doing an amazing job as always!
From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test
Such inspiring history. Thanks for posting. After reading this I’m surprised there aren’t more female racecar drivers today.
Regards,
Tony
https://www.tiptopautobody.ca/
From A Pioneering Woman Race Driver on the Long Island Motor Parkway: Joan Newton Cuneo
Interesting publication Walter, thank you. Due to my Irish looks ( and name ), I may haven’t needed proof of ethnicity to apply as a chauffeur with the Irish American Automobile Operators Club : )
From Walt Gosden Special Article: Proper attire for the hired help to wear when motoring on the Long Island Motor Parkway
*Auto Year, Make, Model, Driver/Contestant & Claim to Fame: seen on stage is a 1907 Thomas Flyer, which George Schuster drove in the 1908 New York to Paris Race. He finished in 1st place 2/12/1908 to 7/30/1908. This automobile was kept in the LIAM in Southampton NY, lent to the show. George was born in 1873, passed away in 1972. Almost a century old.
*Show/Date/Host, Contestant & Panelists: I’ve Got A Secret 7/16/1958 Gary Moore, George Schuster Bill Cullen, Jayne Meadows, Henry Morgan, Betsy Palmer
I enjoy watching these old game shows : )
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
1907 Thomas Flyer Model 35, winner of the 1908 New York to Paris Race.
I’ve Got a Secret, moderated by Gary Moore with panelists Jane Mansfield, Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, and Henry Morgan.
The contestant was George Shuster
Owned by Henry Austin Clark Jr at the time of broadcast.
Telecast, 7/16/58.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
The automobile - 1907 Thomas ( Flyer ) Model 35, Winner of the 1908 New York
to Paris race
The game show - I’ve Got a Secret
Host - Garry Moore
Panelists - Bill Cullen, Jayne Meadows,
Henry Morgan, and Betsy Palmer
Contestant - George Schuster ( the riding mechanic in the race )
Telecast date - July 16, 1958
Owner of the Car in 1958 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr. ( Long Island Auto Museum )
Current Owner - National Automobile Museum, Reno, Nevada
An article in the program for the 1948 Antique Auto Show in New York has a picture of the Thomas when it was owned by Mr. F. V. duPont , from whom Mr. Clark bought the car.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
That’s the 1907 Thomas Flyer which won the 1908 New York to Paris “Great Race”. The game show was “I’ve Got A Secret” with Garry Moore as host. The panelists were Jayne Meadows, Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, and Henry Morgan. The contestant was George Schuster, who was the driver of the Thomas Flyer during the 1908 race. The telecast was on July 16, 1958. At that time the car was owned by Henry Austin Clark, Jr. The car is currently owned by the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
Interesting reflection of the times. 1933? This was literally the height of the Depression. A few comments: 1. 206 Central Park South, at least today, would have been located just west of the southwest corner of CPS’s intersection w/7th Ave. I assume it was the same in 1933. 2. I’m Jewish and took note that the index indicated “Churches and Synagogues.” 3. Reference was made to the “key” for addresses. Upon being discharged from the Marines and then starting law school, I became a “hack” in the City. At the time, the industry was unionized (Local 4046 Taxi Drivers Union). I learned about the “key” at that time. It makes it easy to know the location of any street or avenue address north of Houston St., except for street addresses in Greenwich Village, which is not part of the grid, except for avenue addresses.
From Walt Gosden Special Article: Proper attire for the hired help to wear when motoring on the Long Island Motor Parkway
See attached photo of first race program for Charlotte Speedway. Document has driver information and ads inside.
Program was handed down to family member from Uncle who attended the first race
Jerry Clemmons 704-214-0249
From Kleiner's Korner: North Carolina's First Motor Speedway - Part 1 (Planning and Construction)
Spoiler alert: All of the answers are in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GgkXaO5x68
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
Mystery Foto #12…The auto on the stage is a 1907 Thomas Flyer which won the 1908 “Great Race” from New York to Paris. It beat the nearest rival by 26 days. The Game Show was “I’ve Got a Secret”, its host was Garry Moore. The panelists, at one time or another, were Jayne Meadows, Bill Cullen, Bess Meyerson and Betsy Palmer.
The contestant was George Schuster, the driver of the Thomas Flyer in the Great Race. The date of the telecast was July 16, 1958.
Henry Austin Clark was the owner of the car back when the TV show was broadcast.
The car is currently owned by the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
• The automobile is a 1907 Thomas Flyer, winner of the 1908 New York to Paris around-the-world race.
• The game show is “I’ve Got a Secret” with Host Garry Moore, and panelists Bill Cullen, Jayne Meadows, Henry Morgan, and Betsy Palmer.
• The contestant is the winning driver of the Thomas Flyer, George N. Schuster.
• The date of the telecast was July 16, 1958.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
The host is Garry Moore, so the show is I’ve Got a Secret. The panelists were likely Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bess Myerson. I can’t name the car or the contestant. I’m guessing 1963.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
Answers to Mystery Photo #12:
Year & Model & Claim to Fame:
1907 Thomas Flyer Model 35; Winner of the 1908 NY to Paris [Around the World] Race - “The Great Race”.
Game Show & participants: I’ve Got a Secret hosted by Garry Moore; Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Jane Mansfield, and Henry Morgan
The Contestant: George Schuster (1873-1972), 85 years old, from Springville, NY, who was the driver of the Thomas Flyer
Date of telecast: July 16, 1958
Owner of the Car in 1958: Henry Austin Clark, Jr. / L.I. Automotive Museum; Clark supposedly owned it for 15 years, then sold it to Bill Harrah in 1964.
Current owner: National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), Reno, NV
Attached is a Newsday photo of the car & mention of it in 1967 (conflicts was the 1964 date above). And a page for the Antique Cars booklet sold by HAC at the LIAM published in the early 1950’s.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
The television show host is Gary Moore. The automobile is the 1907 Thomas Flyer
from the New York to Paris race completed in 1908.
From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958
No problem, Greg. Land Record Viewer Maps are a great tool.
From Greg O's Garage: The Great Wall of East Hills and Long Island Motor Parkway director Clarence Mackay
Thanks for the map Brian! And thanks to your map and a tip from one of Howard’s friends, we were able to locate other unknown retaining walls behind a private house in the neighborhood by what was the dog kennels.
From Greg O's Garage: The Great Wall of East Hills and Long Island Motor Parkway director Clarence Mackay
Cool stuff, Art. Using the Charlotte Observer map as a guide, I marked the 2 aerials, largely the older map : )
From Kleiner's Korner: North Carolina's First Motor Speedway - Part 1 (Planning and Construction)
Below is a screenshot of the Estate in 1926. On the Nassau County LRV website, a neat little trick I stumbled on. Click on a current road in a neighborhood, then a street pattern will appear. Similar to the map above.
From Greg O's Garage: The Great Wall of East Hills and Long Island Motor Parkway director Clarence Mackay
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