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Congratulation on receiving the W Emmert Swigart award on your 1937 Chrysler. The award is give to an outstanding restoration of a rare and unusual automobile entered into the National Meet.  The Swigart Car Museum owns two Tuckers, the Tin Goose and # 1013.  I hope that your Tucker, # 1044 wins this award in the Future as it is a rare and unusual automobile currently going through an outstanding restoration.

From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Receives Antique Automobile Club of America National Award

As I hit the sack, two other buildings in Roslyn came out of the dim past. 1435 Old No. Blvd. a former Plymouth dealership (nope), and 55 Bryant Avenue, formerly Dr. Dohm’s veterinary (nope).  How ‘bout a place on the west side of So. Middle Neck Road (#124) in Great Neck, where Tower Ford is now?  Much closer but no seegar.  You’re gonna drive me nuts - I KNOW that place!  Sam, III

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Two places came to mind instantly but don’t seem to actually fit.  One was in Roslyn NW of the clock tower and the other due E of the triangle in south Oyster Bay where Berry Hill Rd. meets 106 (a Grumman facility at one time).  This should prove verrrrry interesting.  Sam, III

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

This building is still standing in the village of Roslyn. It is number 2 Main Street, on the southwest corner of Old Northern Blvd. and Roslyn Road, across from the Roslyn Clock Tower. Based on the car in the showroom and the career of photographer Boris Stackliff, the photo is probably from around 1930. Although close to the 1906 VCR course, the link to Vanderbilt could be the short walk to the Lumber Road home of the Black Beast.

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

The Electrical Towers were about 1/3 the size of the current towers,    I saw the towers
Along the west side of the Motor Parkway, When I was about 6 or 7 Years Old.

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" II: Central Avenue to Caroline Street-Updated 5/10/2017

That certainly looks a lot like the Ford or whatever-it-is-right-now dealership on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, just south of the railroad station.

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Is this at the corner of Northern Blvd and Roslyn Road? Also the building is still standing and the date is about 1931.

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Congratulations to you and your wife. A well deserved award for your family. Thank you for all you do to preserve and educate all of us automotives enthusiasts. It is always wonderful to be exposed to new cars and information provided by you and your fantastic scope of friends and automotives preservationists.

From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Receives Antique Automobile Club of America National Award

Just shot in the dark.  Could this what turned into Belgrave Olds, Which is now a Ford dealership in GREAT NECK?  Bob Andreocci

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

From Brian to Brian, were both in agreement. Frank Femenias and I took a real good look at at this last year. We located where the 4 tower legs were cut flush on the footing. This tower was definitely smaller than the current towers ( each leg has it’s own footing ).

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" II: Central Avenue to Caroline Street-Updated 5/10/2017

Great images, like looking through the family album. Thoughtful gift from young Jerry to Mrs. Sessions.

From Helck Family Collection: The 1942 Bill of Sale From Joseph B. Sessions for Old 16

This was a head scratcher. I knew the building looked familiar but couldn’t place it- despite passing it quite often! The photographer’s clue just led me to simply discovering Boris Stackliff was a Great Neck photographer.
It wasn’t until I was on Google Streetview that I found the still standing building at the corner of Old Northern Blvd and Main St, opposite the clock tower in Roslyn. The building looks new in the photo and I learned it was built in 1925, so a guess on the photo’s date would be then in 1925.
Unsure about any other associated buildings, or the Willie K link, but will keep looking…

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Tower Ford on Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Used to ne Belgrave Motors (Oldsmobile).
Estimated date, judging from showroom auto, about 1930.

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Howard and Roz congratulations on your well deserved award. Besides your commitment to correct restoration your passion to share the cars and not keep them hidden away is inspiring All the best JeRita

From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Receives Antique Automobile Club of America National Award

Wow, what great history of a great car. Thanks

From Helck Family Collection: The 1942 Bill of Sale From Joseph B. Sessions for Old 16

I pass it everyday….the Ford dealership on Middleneck Rd. In Great Neck.  A beautiful old building

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926

Thank you Howard for the history lesson. I will spend some extra time with “Old 16” when I am at the Henry Ford. I was there just last week and was given permission to photograph every corner of Tucker #1016 for your restoration. Next time you come this way I’d love to show you around the HF Museum.

From Helck Family Collection: The 1942 Bill of Sale From Joseph B. Sessions for Old 16

I am so happy you and this magnificent car receive the recognition it justly deserves. Makes me feel good to know I was there when we pulled it out on a strap from the Vanderbilt museum and loaded it to go to the restoration shop in NJ owned by my good friend and fellow CCCA board member Steve Babinsky. Those trips to check progress of the restoration and see how amazingly well the car was made when new will always be a highlight for me. I have been heavily involved with classic cars since 1963 and this certainly is one of the most significant and magnificent cars I have ever seen. Thanks to you Howard it is now well preserved and you display it for all to see and enjoy. You have done us all a great favor.
Walt

From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Receives Antique Automobile Club of America National Award

Congratulations Howard, your work in preserving these important icons of our past is so important. Thank you

From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Receives Antique Automobile Club of America National Award

Identify the location of this dealership. Is this building still standing? Hint: North Shore in Nassau County.  Roslyn Motors across from the Clock Tower in Roslyn.  Building is still standing (2-8 Main Street) and houses a clothing boutique and Barber Shop. 

Are there other buildings in this village associated with the dealership? Are they still standing? According to document to be shared with Howard, the developer of the dealership, H.B. Walbridge, also built more buildings nearby around the same time.  I would think some or all of these are still standing in some form or another.

What was the approximate date of the photo?  1930s

Link this building to William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. - haven’t found a link yet but possibly Willie K. purchased an auto here. 

More info. on the photographer - Boris Starkliff (taken from the 1940 US Census) - born in Jerusalem in1898, lived with his wife (Alexandra, born in Yugoslavia) and two daughters (Christina and Victoria) at 242-11 Northern Blvd, Queens.  Occupation listed as photographer.

From Updated 2/21/18: Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The Roslyn Motors Lincoln Dealership in 1926