Vanderbilt Cup Races

What happened to S Berliner III, could absolutely identify?

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

The posts found along the LIMP in Old Bethpage are locust I think. Cedar would not last that long. The ones still standing are still pretty strong.

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

Thanks for being late, it gave me a chance to give you the right answers. How did those posts last so long?

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

I guess I can’t watch it tonight, but hopefully at a later date online. This is just a thought, Wishful thinking, it’s not live tonight is it? Ha, I must be dreaming. Those photos are great at the garage and also the video

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

These guys are deep in the woods. Past experience has taught me to conduct these types of investigations prior to April,  or you will be eaten alive by all types of insects. Otherwise you’ll need a suit of armour. Amazing how the 100+ year old cedar posts have endured the test of time!

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

You’re late. I hope I’m not too late, but I have the answers. Old Bethpage and they’re looking at the original wooden posts

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

Very interesting!

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

I’m not sure where this is, might it be Queens to Alley Pond Park? but I don’t see the bridges, that’s why I doubt it.    Sam and AL are looking at the poles that are marking where the Motor Parkway is going. I can tell you what I see in each picture. 1) a piece of cement or concrete between the 4th and 5th pole 2) flat ground in the distance 3) also in the distance a car, some kind of building to the left of the car and something in front of the car 4) nothing 5) a hook eye on the pole 6) must have been cutting some tree branches

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

I’m sad to say that I can’t watch it, I was told you have to a HD and I don’t. Any ideas what to do ? I would appreciate any help

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

Steve, in December 1909, Chrysler’s first manufacturing job was superintendent of the Pittsburgh Works locomotive plant of the American Locomotive Company. Chrysler was recruited from the railroad industry in January 1912 by an Alco director James Storrow to work for Buick.

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/walter_p_chrysler_and_alcos

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

Any resemblance to my FIAT 500 is purely coincidental!  I have a hunch my entire 100HP engine would fit comfortably inside any one cylinder of that monster!  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #56 Solved: Paul Sartori in Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's 250-HP Custom Built F.I.A.T.

Property line fence posts in OBVR and Battle Row campgrounds.

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

At long last, a Mystery Photo I can absolutely identify and I can’t say a word!  Locusts couldn’t get me to post the answers, not even in a row!  A staple answer could be wired, though.  Hee, hee, III

From Mystery Foto #57 Solved: Sam Berliner III and Al Velocci in Battle Row in Old Bethpage

From Mark Dill (Facebook)

DVR alert - my friend Howard Kroplick and his amazing ALCO racer will be featured on the next episode of “Americarna” on Velocity. If you don’t already know Howard’s car is a 1908 machine that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup races ( VanderbiltCupRaces.com) and competed in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. This car has racked up numerous concours awards and was driven by Emerson Fittipaldi during pre-race ceremonies for the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 as well as by Howard during the 2012 IMS Legends Day event.

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

Howie:
  Very impressive segment.  (I hope I can get Americarna out here on the Left Coast, on Direct TV).  I was unaware that Walter Chrysler actually worked for Alco when they were manufacturing cars, and that’s what led him to go into the automobile manufacturing business. . . . .very interesting.

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

If I recall my history correctly, in his early career Mr. Chrysler worked for the American Locomotive Company. and one has to wonder if he had the opportunity to work on the “Beast” or other Alcos.

From The 1909 Alco 40-HP Runabout Sold for $280,500 by Gooding & Company at Amelia Island

  Thanks from all that are interested in knowing, it’s been a long wait

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish

I wait with others with great anticipation for any tidbit of info about Chrysler’s Chrysler. Hoping to see the finished product.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle VII: Getting Primed For The Finish

From Ellie K:

I enjoyed your film very much.  Thankfully you r not a mechanician.  Uh oh they didn’t comply- 680!

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series

From Bill Rheingold:

Nice!

From Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured on Velocity's AmeriCarna Series