Vanderbilt Cup Races

I checked out Lane Motor Museum, thought maybe I would get lucky, no such luck

From Mystery Foto #66 Solved: 1914 A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP Aerodinamica Prototype

That strange looking car is a 1914 A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP Castagna Siluro Ricotti. I believe it was the first car with an all aluminum, fully enclosed body. Another unique feature was that it had 3 doors, 2 on the left and one on right side. This was the early years of the Alfa-Romeo company that was formed by a group of Italian investors who had picked up the pieces of a susidiary of Darracq, a manufacturer which, only a few years earlier, was the winner of both the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races.

From Mystery Foto #66 Solved: 1914 A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP Aerodinamica Prototype

Greg- Thanks for that reply, never expected you, a welcomed surpriise

From Newsday "LIRR bridge replacement proposed in Westbury"

Ted- I have to agree with you and have always thought the same thing. The suspension on most brass-era cars always looks extremely delicate, not to mention the fact that most cars had wooden wheels. When you see some of the old films of model T’s going through horrible conditions, deeply rutted mud roads, or even non-existant roads, it’s a wonder the cars don’t just fall apart. In fact, it’s the opposite, they are extremely robust.

From Newsday "LIRR bridge replacement proposed in Westbury"

It’s amazing how pretty well built these cars were, getting all 4 wheels off the ground and landing safely with no accidents and the car holding up so well

From Newsday "LIRR bridge replacement proposed in Westbury"

As I’ve been saying, even though it’s the same presentation, there’s something different every time and you get to meet people that throw in something else about the presentation, that you didn’t even know about, which even amazes you, which goes to show there’s so much that you don’t know about L.I.

From Upcoming Howard Kroplick & Chrysler's Chrysler Events

Michael and Ken: I believe you’re right on with the car!
Mike: Not only a shame but the intended time frame for completion was so delayed for the major event (The 1964 World’s Fair!). I believe at this stage of his reign, Robert Moses had already lost most of his pull and influence to effectively get the job done.  Looking around, today we still live amongst his ruins, and still love it. He was truly a great leader but didn’t go without blemishes.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Thanks for these response. See ya, sooner than you think

From Upcoming Howard Kroplick & Chrysler's Chrysler Events

I did a little better on this one. I knew something about the bridge, it was built by Robert Moses and the make of car. The model and year wasn’t determined yet, or was it?

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Howard - is the well on the north or south side of the NSP?
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From Howard Kroplick:
South side.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

I got this late too but I knew the car was a 1965 Pontiac. I wasn’t sure about the bridge. It’s a shame that for all of the cost and labor to build it the bridge was in service for only seven or eight years.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner.  I believe the car is not a 1965 GTO, but a close relative: a 1965 Pontiac Tempest.  The GTO was based on the Tempest but had a hood scoop and the letters GTO on the front.  The car pictured has neither which tells me that it’s a Tempest.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Today I learned that there were 2 bridges over NSP, and from the looks of the car it seems that it may be a Bonnevile or Tempest, the grill seems wider than the G T O and the letters in the grill appear longer than 3 letters. thanks !

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Howard, I have a question for you. On October 2 2004 there was a Centennial Vanderbilt Cup Race Celebration. I watched that film, was that you driving? and what car was that? not the Black Beast, I know, but sounded like it and think it was a smaller, model, not as long.
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From Howard Kroplick:

Ted, the car was the 1904 Pope-Toledo

.http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/1904_vanderbilt_cup_race_centennial_celebration_october_2_2004

From Upcoming Howard Kroplick & Chrysler's Chrysler Events

Was I right about the bridge being built by Robert Moses along with Brian, Frank, Art and Greg? Well, I knew the car, only off by a year and not sure whether or not it’s a GTO, Bonneville or maybe even the other models that they put the logo in the grill
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From Howard Kroplick:

Yes, the bridge was built in 1931 by Robert Moses in anticipation of the building of Northern State Parkway.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

This is Robert Moses’ second bridge built over the NSP just west of NHP Rd. Not sure of its name but it was captioned as Great Neck Bridge on Harvey Kidder’s painting. The vehicle is a ‘65 Pontiac Tempest/Lemans and the one following looks like a ‘65 Mercury, both heading West on the NSP. Photographer is looking East. I’m guessing it’s 1965 but that seems too late for completion of roadway expansion in time for the World’s Fair. Good luck to all on this one.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

I have a feeling that this bridge isn’t a motor parkway bridge and it was built by Robert Moses, I just have that feeling

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Northern St. Pkwy. Facing east.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway

Not much more can be said about this memorable day and you were part of it, by letting it be known to the people just passing by

From Thumbs Ups for the Floral Park Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony

This is the one of the LIMP bridges that Robert Moses agreed to construct so not to sever the LIMP while NSPkwy was being built. This overpass is just due w/o New Hyde Park Rd. This photo is facing E/B (The NSPkwy is being widened to the left of the photo, early 1960’s). I’m not enough of a car fan to know what the make is, but I do recall dreams of me driving cars that look like this; too much said I guess.

From Mystery Foto #65 Solved:The "Robert Moses" Eastern Motor Parkway Bridge Over Northern State Parkway