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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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Howard,
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Thanks again for your passionate support of Long Island’s automotive history.
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Hi Howard!
All very interesting! I remember seeing the flying clubs on our many trips from Farmingdale to Hempstead on the Hempstead Tpk. in the 1940’s. This was just another landmark on our ride. Now to realize the roof is on the building just down the block from where we live in Bethpage. That building too has had a lot of history. We were always told the building came from Mitchel Field. Thanks for you and your group to pursue this bit of history. Ann
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Lost East Wing of the Long Island Aviation Country Club
I believe that is the property of the Adelphi Academy: I’m not sure if this was affiliated with the University or the high school once located in Brooklyn. In your picture from several weeks ago showing the toll booth near the Springfield Boulevard entrance you showed the athletic complex (football and baseball fields,running track) which was constructed,date unknown to me (1930’s ?). This was located just south of Alley Pond Park. Houses were built on the site sometime in the 1950’s. I recall seeing an early 1950’s atlas which depicted the Adelphi Academy property.
From Mystery Foto #52 Solved: A Plan for the Adelphi Academy Bordering on the Motor Parkway
Whatever happened to the painting done for Esquire in 1944?
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Howard Kroplick
No sure what happened to the original final painting.
From A Salute to the Mets & Mystery Foto #44 Solved: A Gift to George Robertson From Peter Helck
I read somewhere else that the Locomobile is in the Ford Museum….but where is the !944 painting? Is it with the car??
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Howard Kroplick
Old 16 is in the Henry Ford Museum.
From A Salute to the Mets & Mystery Foto #44 Solved: A Gift to George Robertson From Peter Helck
Bravo Howard! Thank you for your studious respect to history. I will enjoy following the progress of #1044 and hope to see it in person someday.
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
From my perspective, it does NOT look metallic from photos presented. This requires a much closer look!
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
Ditto Al!
Brian and I explored this area last year and we were able to determine the separation point between where the newer concrete extensions commenced from the original. The difference was barely visible by naked eye, you really had to look hard (the granular concrete mixture was slightly different from the original, as well as the color, also barely different). I took pics at that point and hope photography grasped the difference. Looking for the pic now and will send it in.
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
Looks like a 1953 Buick passing by in the 1960 photo.
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
That you share your adventure with fellow hobbyists is just wonderful. The updates and the side discussions generated are great. Hate to be a wet blanket but I suppose I’d hoped for a more “interesting” color. As an historian am sure you’ll be true to whatever factory color it was painted—not sure I would. Keep up the good work and will try to make the scene Saturday.
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Howard Kroplick
Ken, since we are trying to bring Tucker 1044 back to its 1950 form, the original Andante green was an easy decision.
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
Surprised no one mentioned the reconstructed portion of the r.o.w. from the lodge to Lakeville Rd. The ramp that carried the Parkway over Lakeville Rd. was taken down probably by the Great Neck School District, and built the road that exists today which gives them access to Lakeville Rd. They faithfully reconstructed that portion of the r.o.w. right down to the concrete extensions. Kudos to the reconstructers
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
Paul diN - exactly; so, if I’m right, the car gets repainted in non-metallic green. Howard - is it metallic or not, please? Sam, III
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
Whoops! Ron’s Famous tour.
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
to Sam III- the same paint would be everywhere as it does not make sense, cost wise as well, to put another paint on the car. if it is metalic then the rim is also.
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
This is either Ronkonkoma or the Great Neck toll lodge! Im going to go with the Ronkonkoma lodge! Keep those great LI parkway photos coming. Thanks, Gene
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
Is this building on great neck south property
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
That is great your crew found the original color, I had a similar experience searching for the original color of my 1948 Packard. Metallic paints were getting very popular on high end cars by 1948. The metallics were much more muted back then, we had to try several formulas to come up with a satisfying result. I am certain that the Ida’s will do it right. It will be a pleasure to follow the progress of #1044. Regards, Jeff P.
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
Howard,
This process is absolutely fascinating. How great was it to discover the original green on the wheel of the Tucker? I’ll enjoy following the car’s progress.
Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
Rog
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
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