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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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Co-Founder and Writer: Howard Kroplick
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Time for a bigger garage Howard? Glad to see such a beautiful part of our American automobile history preserved by someone as dedicated as yourself.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Greg - sorry about that! Good one, Steve.
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Very good, Art. I know this is all in fun. But there’s some comfort knowing that I’m not the only one who had a hard time with this. I live near the Sachem Public library. They have a well organized history room. And even though I didn’t solve this mystery, it’s never a wasted visit to the library.
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Geez Steve, you and Art really know how to bring a guy’s average down!!
I was on the right track with his ‘action’ but couldn’t come up with his name anywhere. Great photo this week!
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Howard, nice addition to the growing collection…...Enjoy it !
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
This gentlemans face has been haunting me since Friday. Either I did’nt research this enough or too much, I’m just not coming up with anything. I perused various Patchogue history books at the library, in addition to internet searching. It’s possible that I came across his name, but not any of the photos I came across resembled him. It’s a mystery to me, Steve.
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Can’t be Stewart who passed away in 1876, and not August Belmont. Good one Steve.
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Stumped again,, I’ll guess RR man Alexander Turney Stewart
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Steve, thanks for this week’s photo. After two misfires, finally came across the correct answer. But I did learn a lot about a Patchogue resident name Fullerton as well as a Judge Jaycox.
But Wilmot M. Smith is the correct answer.
Identify the gentleman: Honorable Justice Wilmot M. Smith
What action did he take in relation to the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race?
Enabled the running of the race after it was being protested by the “People’s Protective Association”.
NY Times - Oct. 8, 1904
“Justice Wilmot M. Smith, sitting in Special Term for Motions of the Supreme Court, Brooklyn, yesterday, denied the motion for an injunction against the Automobile Association of America and the Board of Supervisors of Nassau County, enjoining them from conducting the race for the Vanderbilt Cup.”
From Mystery Foto #13 Solved: New York Supreme Court Justice Wilmot Moses Smith (1852-1906)
Howard congrats on your new arrival We can’t to see you on the circuit JeRita
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard: Congrats on your acquisition of the beautiful AMERICAN Mustang, a rolling piece of AMERICAN automotive history. Enjoy it !
— Marty, member of GNYR
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
What a great car, if only Ford had produced them.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard,
VERY KOOL! Thanks to you and everyone involved with this post. keeping American History Alive.
Best regards to you & yours,
Wayne Carroll Petersen
Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America’s legendary Speed King Great Great Nephew
From Elsie Janis and The Broadway Show "The Vanderbilt Cup"
CONGRATULATIONS, HOWARD !
It should make a great showing featured with the Mustang Shelby Club of Long Island’s other cars !
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congratulation Your Mustang is somewhat of a preview of the 1968 AMC, AMX a 2 dr. 2 seater pony car. You pick winners!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Howard!!, You did it again,another one of one.Just have to see it,can’t miss out on this. What a car,you really know how to pick them and keep the history going. Congrats
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Delighted to know such an important car is on long Island and in such good hands. Best of luck with Shorty!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
From Guy Frost:
Congratulations, Howard!
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congrats Howard! Very ,Very Cool Car!...Enjoy it
George “Minuteman Press”
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
Congrats Howard! What a beautiful car… always loved Mustangs! PS What a great presentation this past week at the Smithtown/Commack library - thanks for sharing so much wonderful info on the Island’s rich history!! Best Always - Tom & Gaetano
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From Howard Kroplick:
Tom, please thank Gaetano again for his wonderful gift.
From 1963 Ford Mustang III 2-Seater Concept Show Car Finds a New Home on Long Island
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