Vanderbilt Cup Races

Kleiner’s Korner documentation sent to Howard
Identify the race - April, 1908 Briarcliff Trophy (A.R. Pardington was the associate referee)
Where was the race held? - Westchester County, NY Identify the drivers and manufacturers for the #12 and #20 cars.
#12 - Roberts/Thomas
#20 - Bergdoll/Benz

From Mystery Foto #29 Solved: The 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race

No clue except the hilly terrain suggests the north shore of LI ?  However i would love to see a “Then and Now” on this if you can.  Mike

From Mystery Foto #29 Solved: The 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race

These photos were made during the Briarcliff Trophy race, held on April 24th 1908 on a 30 mile course in Westchester County, New York (track shown in the February issue of MoToR). The race was won by Louis Strang on Isotta-Fraschini. On the photos we see (from top to bottom): Bergdoll on Benz #20 (photo taken just before the Start-Finish line); Panhard & Levassor #15, driven by George Robertson; Thomas #12, driven by Montague Roberts; and finally Stearns #5, with driver Frank Leland. A large collection of Lazarnick photos of the Briarcliff races can be found in the digital collections of the Detroit Public Library (DPL).

From Mystery Foto #29 Solved: The 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race

Wow what great photos. Recognize them all,but where is it is and what race was it is the big question? They were all in that area.Seen it so many times too,mind boggling,got to work it and maybe get the answers

From Mystery Foto #29 Solved: The 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race

Sure wish that I could be their for this memorable historic event.Don’t miss it.

From Presentation "Treasures of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway",Patchogue, NY

Considering all the transport and shuffling in Shortie’s history, it’s amazing she remained in showroom condition after all this time. Congrats Howard on a very sleek and very unique automobile.

From Mustang III a Hit at the Oyster Bay Cruise Night

Didn’t know that there were hints,but still wouldn’t of known it anyway. The bonus,no clue on that either,

From Mystery Foto #28 Solved: Walter P. Chrysler and his Daughter Bernice Chrysler Garbisch in Palm Beach

This issue was over a year in planning, we knew we wanted to “do it right” .  I was very pleased the way it turned out. Things got a bit tricky - the deadline for my story was when I had to be at a CCCA National Board meeting in Michigan! The story of the restoration car will be in a future issue of Hemmings Classic Car. Thanks to all for your kind comments.

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

From Bob A.

Congratulations on making the cover. I love this magazine and one of my Studebaker club did make it into a story about his 1958 Studebaker Scotsman.  But not a cover shoot.  Looking forward to reading your travails with this car.  Bob

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

Howard- I think Hemmings did a splendid job describing your beautiful car.

                                        Harry C. Reynolds

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

Walter, I had no idea, well done!!

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

Our subscriber issue came just before this post! We are thrilled for you and all your efforts to preserve and glorify so many amazing aspects of our local auto lure!!!

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

that is the soldiers and sailors monument in troy ny.  still there, site of a great farmers market every Saturday.

From Mystery Foto #28 Solved: Walter P. Chrysler and his Daughter Bernice Chrysler Garbisch in Palm Beach

That looks like Walter P. Chrysler and his daughter Bernice. Since this is a very informal family snapshot, I’m guessing it was taken by Mrs. Della Chrysler at the family’s estate in King’s Point, now the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy.

From Mystery Foto #28 Solved: Walter P. Chrysler and his Daughter Bernice Chrysler Garbisch in Palm Beach

I want to congratulate you both too,well deserved

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

Howard, Congrats and well deserved to all involved. You Know Me! Wayne Carroll Petersen, Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America’s Legendary Speed King Great Great Nephew
The Chryslers would be Proud!

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

From Gregg M:

DEAR HOWARD & WALTER: Hopefully I’m among the first to heartily congratulate you both on this month’s HEMMINGS CLASSIC CAR cover story.  That Imperial Town Car certainly deserves all the attention and ink it gets. - GREGG

From Hemmings Classic Car Cover: Mrs. Chrysler's Chrysler - One-Off 1937 Imperial Limousine by LeBaron

Walter and Della Chrysler. I’m guessing Atlantic City.

From Mystery Foto #28 Solved: Walter P. Chrysler and his Daughter Bernice Chrysler Garbisch in Palm Beach

Aha!  Buckham actually labelled the tiny LIRR train shown (NOT the LIRR itself) as “The Cannonball to the Hamptons” - quite correct.  Sam, III

From Long Island Motor Parkway Illustrated Maps (1906-1933)

The LIRR’s crack express to the East End WAS a name train called,and placarded, the “Cannonball”.  Can’t wait to see more from Buckham and Hofstra.  Thanks, as always, Howard.  Sam, III

From Long Island Motor Parkway Illustrated Maps (1906-1933)