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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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Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
I always found the ROW’s for the LIMP & Central RR interesting East & West of the Wantagh Parkway. Feel that you’re going to find something that you haven’t before.
Too bad they gave the ‘how you dare look’ when passing through the grandstand area. Takes more than that to break us.
Perfect time of the year to witness the road bed E/O Jerusalem Ave. Nice images guys.
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #9 East Meadow and Levittown
Can someone help me out: Where is the precise location/directions to Willie K.‘s Deepdale Mansion? Is it approachable by car? Who owns it today and how is it purposed? Does anyone have a link to present-day photos of the mansion? Thanks!
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Howard Kroplick
Here is a link to a current view: http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/mystery_friday_foto_20_a_parking_lot_for_a_long_island_meeting
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #9 East Meadow and Levittown
Dave and Sam, always love your explorations and observations along the old LIMP. Your discoveries help assist in locating the actual roadway and its structures, and any changes to the roadway up to this current point. Your contributions are always most appreciated. In regard to “Leading up to the Wantagh Parkway - there is pavement underneath here”, I believe at this point, you guys were just over the Central Railroad RoW (CRR), with the LIMP RoW approx 60’ just north, on the eastbound lanes of Salisbury Park Drive. That’s my thoughts. I could be wrong.
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #9 East Meadow and Levittown
Great stuff! There’s always something to learn here. The celebrity pics are great and also including WWI Ace Rickenbacker. Much appreciated, thanks!
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
Congratulations Howard on winning the Best in Class Award for the Tucker at the Concours De Elegance car show it is a well deserved award.
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
#1 Heleck
#2 golf cleats
#3 Byron Nelson
#4 National
#5 It looks to be 1954 because of the caddy tow car
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
Artist Peter Helck seated on the mechanician’s seat and possible owner of Alco Old 16 at this time, first U.S. winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race driven by George Robertson. Guessing the athlete is a golfer, possibly wearing cleats, but who? Check out those cars parked in the lot, that’s a mystery all its own.
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
Congratulations Howard! Sorry I missed Greenwich but it was nice to see you and the Tucker 1044 yesterday at the AACA Meet at Old Westbury Gardens where it was surrounded by spectators once again. It looks spectacular in that green color.
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Identify the artist (right): Peter Helck
What in the Mystery Foto provides a hint at the athlete’s sport? Driver’s shoe (golf)
Identify the athlete (left).: Golfer Gene Sarazen
Identify the race car and its owner. #16 Locomobile, owned by Peter Helck at the time.
What year was this photo taken? Provide a rationale. 1948 Previous blog posts.
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
Another WELL DESERVED FIRST PLACE !
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
WHOO! That was far more work than I expected but my LIMP Page 12 <http://sbiii.com/limpwy12.html> is now converted and posted, with Roslyn coverage as promised, plus John Russell Pope. Pp. 10 and 11 (other subjects) to follow. Sam, III
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #8 Garden City
Great to see the car get recognized! Thanks for keeping her alive, and using the original color. I went Sunday for European Marques. Mitch.
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
What fun! I’m no sports fan but I sure know Peter Helck when I see him (especially with a 1940 Chrysler over his left shoulder!) in his (then) Old 16 Locomobile racer. Wild guess - golf, because of the knickers, so Gene Sarazen (only name I can think of). Ca. 1950 (from ‘49-50 Chrysler product between the two)? Can’t wait for the real poop! Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
There’s some old coverage of Russell Road from 2004 on my LIMP Central Nassau page at <http://sbiii.com/limpcns1.html#russ-ocr> and a lot on Roslyn Road from 2002 and earlier on my LIMP page 12 (which, with pp. 10 and 11, somehow never got transferred - I’ll do it now, promise) <http://sbiii.com/limpwy12.html#roslodge>. Sam, III
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #8 Garden City
I was going to ask that you remind me about (or refer me to) the move of the two sections of the Salvation Army Hotel. It seemed vaguely familiar - aha, for those who might also not recall, it was covered in detail in the 11 Dec 2018 blog, including the current location. It would appear from today’s satellite view, attached, that the right angle section, nearest us in the 1928 aerial view, was cut off at some point in or after the move. Sam, III
From Update: The Spring 2019 Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society: The Role of Garden City
Congratulations Howard! Well deserved. Nice to see both you, the car, and the Tuckers at Greenwich.
From Tucker 1044 Awarded a Best in Class Award at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Is that Babe Ruth? The short length of the slacks he’s wearing suggests part of a baseball uniform.
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
Great episode guys….
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #8 Garden City
OK, just a guess on some points but here goes….
1) Peter Helck
2) clothing, golf knickers
3) Bobby Jones
4) Peter Helck “ol’ 16” Locomibile
5) late 40’s early 50’s judging by the Cadillac in the background.
From Mystery Foto #22 Solved: Peter Helck, Golfer Gene Sarazen and Old 16 in 1948
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