Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thanks for sharing, Greg.  Interesting historical view of the living quarters of a Vanderbilt socialite.

From NewYorkSocialDiary.com: A "Birdie" Vanderbilt Homecoming: The Restoration of 60 East 93rd Street

Art, Part of the acreage was used for a cemetery.

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

Art, Point made. Many thanks for your reply.

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

The college appears to have obtained more land through the years.

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

Thank you for the comments.  Lou, perhaps the hospital building itself comprised the 400 acres, not including the outbuildings or land for future use.  Suffolk Community College now uses part of the land for a campus and other uses were proposed through the years including a correction facility, elderly housing and a waste facility.

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

It’s worth noting that the Duesenbergs in the French GP were using four-wheel hydraulic brakes and had a significant advantage over the rest of the field with their old-school mechanical brakes.

From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: A Winning Pair of Duesenbergs

The article mentions that 400 acres are intended for the hospital. What happened to the remaining 600 acres ?

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

Imperial Chrysler’s handcrafted masterpieces, opening May 9th at America’s Transportation Museum in Hershey. Howard and Roz’s 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car, 1959 ? Imperial crown? 1932? Chrysler Imperial roadster. Chrysler firsts 1924 Chrysler six, first high compression engine w/ full pressure lubrication and an oil filter, 4 wheel hydraulic brakes,1930’s rubber engine mounts, 1934 the Airflow, first auto to use aerodynamic design and a unibody construction, safety rim wheels to keep a flat tire on the rim, the fluid drive transmission, one piece curved windshield, the minivan and many more engineering and styling features.

From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum

That image is from the promo brochure advertising the “America’s Transportation Experience” exhibit to be held at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA starting on May 8th. of this year. I believe the three cars are: 1959 Imperial Crown 4-door hardtop; 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Waterhouse Victoria; and a 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car from a well known Roslyn collector. Chrysler was always known for engineering excellence and produced cars with the following “Firsts”: stream-line design; 4-wheel disc brakes; power steering; cruise control and electric windows among other innovations.

From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum

Congratulations!!  Ann

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1

Thank You!  A lot of interesting information about the facility that was just there yet knew little about.  Ann

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

This deep dive on the trophies gives all of us a great opportunity to reexplore the actual collection of incredible automobiles in Howard’s eclectic and amazing collection.
And… the trophies… auto art at its best!!!

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1

Terrific feature on what is still a relatively mysterious chapter of Long Island history especially as it relates to the Motor Parkway.

From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway

- AACA Museum’s display celebrating 100 years of Chrysler’s Imperial production, being held at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
- A) 1960 Crown Imperial / B) 1925 Imperial / C) 1937 Imperial from your collection.

From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum

Here is my Chaparral drawing

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1

If I played with Model Motoring I would love that set up ...I am not fourteen anymore! It was a great thrill to watch Jim Hall and partner race around that circuit back in 1965. Attached is a photo that I took with my instamatic or brownie square shooter camera when I was fifteen and in the pits of Bridgehampton

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1

If I played with Model Motoring I would love that set up ...I am not fourteen anymore! It was a great thrill to watch Jim Hall and partner race around that circuit back in 1965.

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1

The upcoming exhibit at the Hershey museum Your Chrysler town car an 1959? Imperial and a 1932? Chrysler roadster JeRita

From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum

Hi!
My name is Andy Morris and I am the owner of RACEHAMPTON SLOT CAR TRACKS in Hampton Bays, NY. I specialize in custom-built miniature slot car race installations in private homes and businesses.
In 2025, an incredible replica of The Bridgehampton Race Circuit was on display for the entire year inside the Bridgehampton Museum for car enthusiasts of all ages to race and enjoy this wonderful hobby.
This beautiful BRIDGEHAMPTON miniature race track is now available for sale as a permanent installation anywhere on Long Island.
My studio in Hampton Bays has a slot car track on display and I welcome visitors for hands-on demonstrations.
Please pass this info to anybody that loves race cars!
Cordially,
Andy Morris
631-987-4642
RACEHAMPTON
@racehampton

From Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society

Hi!
My name is Andy Morris and I am the owner of RACEHAMPTON SLOT CAR TRACKS in Hampton Bays, NY. I specialize in custom-built miniature slot car race installations in private homes and businesses.
In 2025, an incredible replica of The Bridgehampton Race Circuit was on display for the entire year inside the Bridgehampton Museum for car enthusiasts of all ages to race and enjoy this wonderful hobby.
This beautiful BRIDGEHAMPTON miniature race track is now available for sale as a permanent installation anywhere on Long Island.
My studio in Hampton Bays has a slot car track on display and I welcome visitors for hands-on demonstrations.
Please pass this info to anybody that loves race cars!
Cordially,
Andy Morris
631-987-4642
RACEHAMPTON
@racehampton
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1