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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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Judging by all the various cars years and models i say the picture was takin in 1976
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Didn’t have time to ID every car, but car B looks to be a 1976 ish Olds Curlass 2 door, placing this photo somewhere around then 1976/77
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Great photos in this collection Enjoy each time I view this site Thank you W P Historical Committee
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
For me, the cars are a little too far away to positively identify but the photo has a mid-1970’s feel so I’ll guess 1976.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Brings back great childhood memories. I spent many hours with my friends on top of the LIRR bridge in the 1950’s throwing rocks at the trains below. Sure hope the statute of limitations has passed.
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
A. 1975 Olds 98
B. 1975 Olds Cutlass
C. 1973 Chevy Chevelle
D. 1972 Dodge Monaco
E. 1971 Chevy Camaro
F. 1973 Cadillac Eldorado
G. 1973 pontiac Grand Prix
1976 Datsun 280Z
1975 Olds Cutlass
H. 1965 Chevy Impala
1970 Datsun 510
1973 Buick Century
1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
1973 Chevy Impala
Photo date: 1976
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Looking at the west abutment image, there’s a square sign or plaque on the right upper corner of the abutment. The unfinished “Mayan Ruins” abutment had a similar sign in the same corner. And there’s also the lower walls that the remaining abutment in R/O Pell Terrace has. Being that a large amount of dirt had to be dug out for bridge clearance, the extended lower walls were definitely for retaining.
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
Well… with the flag flying at half-staff in Photo D… and the age of the cars… I’d guess November, 1963.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Marty Jablonski
Director LI Buick Club
Howard
Really making us think,
Photo A That looks like a 73 to75 Chrysler Town and Country wagon
Photo B black car looks like 76 or 77 Olds Cutlass
Photo G maroon car looks like a 76 Olds Cutlass
Photo H yellow car is a 73 Buick regal and silver maroon top car is 75-77 Mercury Monarch
All other cars seem older none newer so I am going to say must be 76 or 77
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
1971
a- 1972 chev estate wagon
e- 1970 camaro rs
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
remember when Caddy bumpers were called “Dagmars”. pretty obvious here LOL
From Exclusive: The 1954 Opening of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s "Carnival of Cars" in Times Square
Keep up the good work—nice pictures
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
These are really great photographs !
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
Them is modrin cars’; I don’t know nuttin’ ‘bout modrin cars! Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
The building at the bottom of the photo was I believe the local Lincoln car dealer in the 1920s. Check earlier posts on this site for a report on that dealership .
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Great photographs! Never thought the day would come to see these long lost images of a roadway view facing the Old Country Rd bridge, and also a roadway view on top of the Mineola RR bridge. It’s the closest to actually driving on the Motor Parkway 100+ years later. Fantastic images Howard!
From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge
Wow! Glad no one was hurt. This reminded me of the rolling Chevy Corvair with a rear engine mount. No sudden turns with this ‘cuda!
From Video of the Week: Jay Leno's Ride in the Hemi Under Glass Barracuda
Great discoveries and info guys!
From Updated: Femenias Findings- Exploring the Rustic Bagatelle Section of the Long Island Motor Parkway
Hi ALL:
The cars are a bit difficult to zero in on due to photos being obscure. The clock
tower photo is about 1995. I am enjoying this site every day and a big THANKS !!
Cordially, Ron Ridolph
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)
Wow I can’t wait to photograph this piece of art. The the story behind this car!
From Ford.com: Mustang III 'Shorty' Prototype Long On Historical Significance
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