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AnyCar II (1972) Three different models were made: AnyCar I, AnyCar II and AnyCar III. They were created for shooting commercials of Manufacturers Hanover Trust New York Bank, which in the early 1970s wanted to promote its car loan program.
Released on November 3, 1972 the AnyCar II was also created by Gene Winfield and this time combined parts of 50 cars dating from the 1930s to 1970s.
The body from a 1929 Hudson provided the basis for the project. As daringly distinctive as its predecessor, it was introduced to the auto-buying public by Manufacturers Hanover Trust as focal point of its f all auto loan program.

It includes elements from a 1973 Triumph, 1973 Toyota, 1958 Volvo, 1970 Pontiac, 1961 Imperial, 1970 Mustang, 1970 Catalina, 1973 Mercedes, 1971 Dodge, 1969 Cadillac, 1954 Chrysler, 1969 Toronado, 1973 Plymouth, 1967 Volkswagen, 1968 Ford, 1961 Valiant, 1966 Corvette, 1971 Mach I, 1971 Continental and the aforementioned 1929 Hudson.

From Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: The 1973 Any Car II

Congratulation Howard! I and all of us listed here, WE THANK YOU!

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

Congratulations Howard on a well deserved award. You are so generous with your time and knowledge. JeRita

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

JeRita will be there and let us know if you need anything Thank You Howard and Roz

From Save the Date-Rain or Shine: Waterfront at Roslyn Garage Pizza Party hosted by the Roslyn Landmark Society this Sunday, June 30, 2024

Congratulations Howard, well deserved!

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

I am pretty sure that was one the cars made for the “anycar” ad campaigns I believe used by Citibank, or Chemical Bank promoting used car loans in the late 60’s through the late 70’s. I remember seeing it in the NY Coliseum at the NY Auto Show. There were a few of them maybe 2 or 3 different ones, this was one of the later ones, indicated by the rectangular headlights which were introduced in 1977

From Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: The 1973 Any Car II

This was used in Manufacturers Hanover Bank tv commercials for Any Car Loans. I think it was from 1973. There is a copy of the print version identifying all components on line.

From Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: The 1973 Any Car II

Outstanding article!

From InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 1— Old 16

This is an incredibly good feature Dear Son.
Happy Father right here!

From InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 1— Old 16

Thanks Alex!  Do you know how he was able to determine it was Brewster?

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Unpublished Long Island Automotive Museum Photos from 1958 to 1962, Part 6

It’s one of the “Any Cars” used in ads for Manufactureres Hanover Bank. Several were made; I think this is the second one (as indicated by “Any Car II” on the side mount). The ads ran in the ‘70’s.

I recognize Pontiac (grille), Cadillac (cornering lights), Mustang (below front bumper), and Valiant (rear).

Here is the TV ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-_6zX1rsAk

From Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: The 1973 Any Car II

That’s a 1972 AnyCar-II built by famous custom car creator Gene Winfield for Manufacturers Hanover Trust for use in their commercials to promote their auto loan program. Attached is a copy of one of the ads that shows the different cars that were used in its construction. There was an AnyCar-I ( 1971 also by Gene Winfield) and an AnyCar-III built by George Barris in 1975.

From Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: The 1973 Any Car II

looking a beautiful place, thanks for this photo

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Thanks everyone for the wonderful Comments and Congrats!
Enjoy, Howard

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

Steve Tremulis
Congrats!

Sal Grenci
Congratulations

Dennis Spina
Congratulations!

  Lynn Henry
Congratulations!

Barbara Garramone
Congratulations!! You and Roz deserve this special recognition and many more honors ????????

 
Alma Gonzalez
Congratulations!!!
Richard Lentinello
Bravo!! And he’s such a nice guy, too!!

Mary Gosden Chovan
Congratulations, Howard!

Andrew Hinckley
Howard is a great guy!

J.R. Messina
Congrats Howard!!!!

Dan Strayer
Congrats!

Robert Noetzel
Congratulations Howard. An honor well deserved!

Howie Schneider
Congrats

  Jasmin Tekiner
Go Howie!! ❤️❤️❤️

Lou Marchant
Way to go Howard!

Annette Montanez
Congratulations Howard

Marcia Tolin Lilling
Congratulations!

Zoe Prince
Well deserved Howard!

Rich Lester
WOW…..TERRIFIC!!!!
CONGRATS

Sharon Oklander Frank
Congratulations

Lois Ellen
Congratulations!!!
So proud of my brother !!!
❤️❤️❤️

  Scott Lytle
Congrats! No need for a clutch!

Susan Agranoff
Congratulations

Peter Khachadurian
Congratulations

Dave Allshouse
Congratulations Howard Kroplick

Mike Tucker
Congratulations Howard, well deserved!!

Lauren Lester
Congrats!!!

Julia Baumgarten Foster
Congratulations!

Susan Bender
So well deserved. It is truly an honor to have worked with you and gotten to know you and your family a bit. Enjoy your special day.

Merrill Morrison
Very impressive! Congratulations.

Sandi Lusk
Congratulations!

Rob Ida
Congratulations Howard!

James Spina
Congrats to an amazing leader AND mentor!

  Jon Geist
Congratulations!

Paul Jonathan Muir
Congratulations!

Jimmy Adames
Congratulations HK!

J.t. Barnes
Congratulations Howard!!

Al Liebmann
Awesome congratulations

Andy Hartwell
Congratulations

Bruce Adams
CONGRATULATIONS!
ROZ & HOWARD deserve THIS and Many More Honors for all the Good Works they have done over the years!

Andy Hertz
Congrats Howard!

Danny Mandel
Congratulations Uncle Howie and (super wife) Aunt Roz!!!

Bob Ida
Congratulations Howard

Ellen Vigneaux
Way to go

Rachel Rubin Frank
Congrats Unkie Howie, well deserved!!

  Alexander Soultanis
Congratulations!

Donald M. Smith Splash
You deserve it Howard Kroplick

Meredith Jaffe
Congratulations!!!

Dora Lee Stallard
Congratulations!

Rob Gibby
Well deserved

JeRita Trapani
Awesome congratulations and well deserved ????

Ellen Vigneaux
Way to go. You rock!

Sharon Mandel
Congrats Howie and Super Wife Roz!! Wonderful contributions. They left out a few, but I won’t mention them here.

David Benowitz
Congratulations Howard!

Doug Jones
Congratulations Howard! That’s quite an honor

Peter Crifo
Well deserved, congratulations Howard

Jim Donnelly
Congratulations, Howard!

Veverly Lord
Congratulations Mr. K well deserved

Terrie Skoblow Stern
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Martyn Schorr
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Elio Zarate
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Elizabeth Matu Tubman-White
Congratulations Howard.

Rob Gibby
Well deserved Howard

Leonard Dreyfuss
Congrats

Natalie Burghardt
Congratulations

Darrell Lester
Super man!

D.C. Copeland
Nice

Linda Krecko
Congrats Howard!

Clifford M Golub
Congratulations.

Al Prete
Congratulations Howard!

Lisa Rubin
Go Howie!!

Debbie Glick
Still doing great work.

Rich Lee
Congratulations Howard. It was an honor to meet you. And I appreciate you opening up your shop to show me a car, that my great grandfather was the mechanician, and was part of a winning team. Go Alco.

Marilyn Kroplick
Well-deserved!!!

Joby Jacob
Congratulations!

Glenn Koebel
Way to go ! Congratulations!

Dennis Gilman
Congratulations
Very proud of you

Marty Szabo
Congratulations, Howard!

Constance Smith
Congratulations, I salute you and Roz for so many notable contributions. On another note, I also thank you for the restoration of so many iconic automobiles.

Melvin Katz
Howard, it has been years since we dinned at Tavern on the Green. I have such vivid memories of that dinner and you.

Colleen Albertson
Congratulations Howard you deserve your award.

Lisa Ruth
Congratulations Howard!

Terry Dunne
You are always a Leader, no matter what you do!

Clifford M Golub
Well deserved a true gentleman and auto enthusiasts.

Bob Ida
Congratulations Howard

Nelson Medina
Well desired Congratulations
Your a good man Howard
God Bless &
Enjoy your Father’s Day

Jamsheed Banaji
Howard…..Congratulations!!!

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

Looks like a great visit and terrific Motor Parkway display.  Wasn’t able to be there but next time up north will be sure to put a visit on my calendar.  Thank you to Pelops and Christophe Damianos for keeping the parkway alive for others who come into their building.

From Highlights of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Visit to 150 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge

From Meredith Jaffe,

Hi Howard,

I had a little help online and offline…

A. Louis Chevrolet (Chevrolet)
B. Lee Frayer with Eddie Richenbacker (Frayer-Miller)
C. Joe Tracy with Al Poole
D. Ralph Beardsley (Simplex)
E. David Bruce-Brown
F. Louis Wagner
G. Emanuel Cedrino (FIAT)
H. Joe Tracy with Al Poole

See you on Sunday 6/30!

Take care,
Meredith

From Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved; A Montage of Vanderbilt Cup Drivers at 150 Motor Parkway

Thanks Mark - yes, Sam Berliner’s website was a great resource for a newbie to the world of the Motor Parkway like myself.  This appears on my website’s home page.
Thank-you

“This page would not be possible were it not for the wealth of information about the Motor Parkway provided on vaious websties maintained by members of the Long Island Motor Parkway Panel. Panel member Sam Berliner III has provided very detailed coverage of the Long Island Motor Parkway and without his information, most of what is on this website would never have been photographed and researched. Thank-you Sam.”

I’m not sure if Sam’s websites are still active.  Need to keep looking. 

From Kleiner's Korner: Art's Motor Parkway Site back on line!

Congratulations Howard upon receiving your award you deserve.

From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday

This was very interesting.  So since I spent my childhood riding over that bridge going to my Uncle’s house in Mineola.  If anyone can tell me if a memory is correct.  I think when we passed the toll house was it painted yellow?  My 78 year old brain seems to remember it was.  Anyone know?  Time frame was 50’s.  Thanks,  Bob Andreocci

From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge