Vanderbilt Cup Races

I’d say this is the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race with Fiat #4 being driven by Vincenzo Lancia. His mechanician was Battista Ajassa.  This is the stretch heading west into Manhasset Hill. (Today that would be the intersection of Northern Boulevard and East Shore Road/Community Drive.) The photographer is likely on the west side of the road looking east. The shop is most likely the blacksmith shop. Wasn’t a young boy killed at this intersection that year? Oh, no one is without a hat.

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

The Fiat #4 (120hp) driven by Vincenzo Lancia (crowd favorite) alongside mechanician Battista Ajassa during the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island. This racer finished 2nd and taking a left turn where?. Hope to be back for more.

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Identify the location of the Mystery Foto and the orientation of the photographer.
Manhasset Hill on North Hempstead Turnpike.  Car is coming up hill and going west, so I would say the photographer is looking east. 

Identify the Vanderbilt Cup Race, the race car, its driver and mechanician
1906 VCR, FIAT, Vincenzo Lancia

What services did the building on the right provide?  Communications back to race officials pertaining to race progress

How many men in the Mystery Foto are not wearing a hat or cap?  I would say all.

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Need to see Painless Parker for my wisdom tooth….

#4 Fiat driven by Vincenzo Lancia, rounding Northern Boulevard and Valley Road in the 1906 VCR. The building on the right was a jail.

I don’t think I can spot anyone that’s not wearing any head coverings!

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

No clues (as usual - although I’ve seen the pic before), and it’s a very-pixellated image, but one person (man?) clearly is bare-headed!  You can even see the part in his/her hair.  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Willie K. would be very proud?  I am exceedingly proud of all you folks!  Excelsior, indeed!  Sam, III

From Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

I have to admit to being a bit bewildered.  Perhaps it’s been covered in detail already but just how much of the Tin Goose was left to restore, please?  From what I saw, it appeared that the body was a complete re-creation.  What about the chassis?  That transverse spring end bolt looks pretty ramshackle (bad pun).  Sam, III

From Update: In Celebration of the Tucker 1044 and Tucker Tin Goose Back Together Again

Driver:  Vincenzo Lanca and Mechanician Battista Ajassa.  Car is a Fiat.

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Great article and thanks for the pictures of the Tin Goose and #1044 together. It’s not often that you see cars that rare, outside. Wish I was there. Thanks for sharing your car with fellow car collectors.

From Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype

Great News !

From Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

This is such great news.  Bravo to all the concerted efforts. One mile post at a time.

From Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

The photographer is facing east (maybe slightly northeast) on Northern Blvd. at Valley Road in Manhasset as Vincenzo Lancia in the #4 FIAT is about to go west up Spinney Hill in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Lancia’s mechanician was Ajassa Batista (or possibly Batista Ajassa). I think I read somewhere that the building served as the local jail at the time. As near as I can tell, it looks like everyone is wearing some kind of head covering.

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Looking east at Spinney Hill during the 1906 race.
Blacksmith shop at the corner.
Vincenzo lanzia driver, Alissa the mechanician
No man without head covering

From Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

My name is Luis, and I have in my possession a 1906 Syracuse Herald newspaper depicting the Vanderbilt Cup entrants. I’m looking to sell this item because I have no use for it. I came across your blog and thought that this would be the best place to reach people interested on it.

From Hammond's History: A 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race Parking Space Ticket at Pratt's Farm in Westbury

Can some Identify this as a racecar trophy

From The Planned "Automobile Boulevard" in Riverhead (1907-1908) Updated: 12/4/16

This is great news! Definitely a long time coming.

From Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

This is such great news! I have confidence that Dr. Jacob’s proposal will continue to move forward as intended, an obvious commodity to local residents and to surrounding communities as well. Yes it took time but time well worth the effort. I have confidence Governor Cuomo will do the right thing. Hats off to the Joby team for making this all happen.

From Motor Parkway East Project Press Conference Today at 3:00 pm in Queens

A happy looking reunion for sure,,,

From The Family of Vanderbilt Cup Racer Herb Lytle Has a Reunion at the 2019 Indy 500

I like the picture of Polaris field, yes you can see and imagine the parkway there!

From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #9 East Meadow and Levittown

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From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Planning for the Extension of Union Turnpike in Queens (Circa 1931/1932)