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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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From Richard C.
The images of the Beast tow car at Bridgehampton are great. I’d love to know more about it because I now have an Effyh. (Mine was made in 1953, so it’s not the one raced by Fitch in Bridgehampton—but there were only about six of them in the US.) I’ll have to bring it out to Bridgehampton sometime.
From Mystery Foto #83 Revealed: Russ Case was the Original Owner of "The Beast"
Being the huge Volkswagen fanatic that I am, I’m more interested in the Beetle in the background at the 16 second mark. 1951 is 4 years before VW of America’s inception, so seeing a pre-1955 Beetle in the U.S. was insanely rare.
Not too sure that I’ll solve this week’s photo, but I have the weekend to try and figure it out… While at one of my accounts, I might have to ask Mr. Biener at Biener Audi if he remembers anything about this one. Him and the Biener family were huge in local racing circles in the 40’, 50’s and 60’s. Plus, Grand Prix Motors was just a few doors down from his Pontiac dealership in Great Neck.
From Mystery Foto #83 Revealed: Russ Case was the Original Owner of "The Beast"
From Mark A:
WOW ! ... All efforts and foresight has come to fruition. Congratulations to all who made it possible !
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
Wow, how interesting is this - two of the cars chosen are owned by close friends! Howard, once again your Chrysler proves irresistible to anyone who has the opportunity to see it. Quite a feat since the car is a formal chauffeur driven car painted black with no added fog lights etc. Congratulations again! The 37 Packard Rollston convertible victoria is owned by CCCA member Dave Kane of NJ. Dave and I grew up in the same town where I still reside and were in high school together, and still stay in touch.
From AutoExpress.co.uk: "Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2014: 10 best cars"
Congratulations Howard on the win for your 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 LeBaron Town Car you had at Pebble Beach. It is an honor you deserved after all the work time and effort you had put in to get that car restored. Congratulations again on winning at Pebble Beach.
Colleen
From The 26 First in Class Winners at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Howard, I think that in the upper portion of this photo, I can see the Vanderbilt Parkway. I believe that below that is Roosevelt Raceway and then Mitchell Field south of that. Hempstead Turnpike is running east/west below the field. I think this photo shows the hangars at Mitchell Field where Nassau Community College now stands. Not sure of the date, but way before the college was built in 1959.
From Mystery Foto #82 Solved: Aerial View of Mitchel Field and Roosevelt Field on September 1, 1948
Congratulations Howard! It is indeed a pleasure to see a fellow long islander make such an impact at this most prestigious of all Concours events worldwide. Your dedication to acquiring and restoring this great Art Deco automobile is inspiring and encouraging to all of us who campaign these special cars to an adoring public.
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
Congratulations to Kroplick’s Chrysler - Mrs. Kroplick Chrysler was especially stunning.
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
I think Mr. Chrysler would be proud to see his car restored and a winner at Pebble Beach!
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
Hmmm that appears to be Mitchell field on the bottom, and Roosevelt field at the top…..I also believe the roadway on the south side of Mitchell field is a very early Hempstead tpke! I suspect this is prior to or just before WW2 The field seems to be not stocked with aircraft ( Mitchell field?) Anyway that is my guess!
From Mystery Foto #82 Solved: Aerial View of Mitchel Field and Roosevelt Field on September 1, 1948
-Identify the location of the aerial and key roads and structures. Hempstead, Garden City. Hempstead Turnpike on the bottom, Oak Street on the left, Clinton Road on the left running midway down, Motor Parkway next to Clinton then crossing it and going across the picture. Old Country Road at the top of the pic. Stewart Avenue. Hangers and runways of Mitchell Field and Roosevelt Field. Hofstra College building south of Hempstead Turnpike, Meadowbrook Polo Field, Meadowbrook Country Club, Motor Parkway Garden City Lodge.
-What is the approximate date of the aerial? Why?
Sept. 1, 1948. Actual photo found on the internet with date attached. Also, houses in Stewart Park (area bounded by Clinton Road, Motor Parkway and Old Country Road) not built until mid-1950. Probably more clues, but not enough brainpower to go on.
-How is the aerial related to the Long Island Motor Parkway, the Vanderbilt Cup Races and aviation history? Route for the Vanderbilt Cup Races somewhere in picture, Garden City lodge erected just east of Clinton Road, Charles Lindbergh, not the right person at the wrong time. Charles Lindbergh left on his final triop from inside.
From Mystery Foto #82 Solved: Aerial View of Mitchel Field and Roosevelt Field on September 1, 1948
The aerial shot is of Roosevelt Field, Mitchell Field, and Roosevelt Raceway bordered by Old Country Rd. at the top of the foto Glen Cove on left of the foto, Hempstead Trpk. at the bottom of the foto and Motor parkway in the middle of the foto above Mitchell Field. I think its around 1951 because Roosevelt Field looks abandon. The aerial is important because it shows the major airfields a horse racing track and parts of the Motor parkway that you can see in the foto all of which have dissappeared.
From Mystery Foto #82 Solved: Aerial View of Mitchel Field and Roosevelt Field on September 1, 1948
From Gerry R.
Congratulations. Roz is first in class too. Great photos!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Awarded First in Class at Pebble Beach
From Scott A.:
Howie - that is outstanding. Congratulations!
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
From David L.:
Congratulations Howard, you and the Chrysler are “First In Class”.
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
Congratulations Howard! We are so happy for you! We have followed the Chrysler from the beginning, now we feel so excited for you. Bob and Ann
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
From Jan H:
You came to Pebble Beach and accomplished what you wanted to do. Great job. Enjoy it forever.
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
From Chuck M.
HOWARD-CONGRATS ON THE PEBBLE WIN I’VE DONE IT MYSELF TWICE AND ITS A NERVE RACKING EXPERIENCE
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
The memories are priceless the finished product outstanding. Congratulations to a really great auto enthusiast . Looking forward to seeing the Chrysler
From Video: "The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance "
Howard,
Mazel tov!!! The car is magnificent. The award couldn’t have gone to a nicer guy.
Again, congratulations.
Roger
From Car and Driver's Ten Favorite Automobiles at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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