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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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Jay Leno is hard to miss - especially at a great car show! I’ll bet he’d love to add that Doozie to his collection!
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Part I
The red circle is definitely in the wrong place in the ‘56 aerial . . . that is South Street NOT the Merchants Concourse (just came back from lunch there)
From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury
Jim-You’re right, that particular page you posted seems to confirm #1 as a Model 30 runabout. There is also a photo which closely resembles car #2 identifying it also as a 1910 Model 30. While some details are slightly different (e.g. rear windows and curvature of the front fenders) I chalked the few differences up to maybe being a year or two off, or custom coach variations common in those days- ‘Coupe Deville’ had originally meant early cars that were completely enclosed passenger compartments, with driver compartments that were open sides and/or tops.
http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/cad1910/CAD10S.HTM
#3 still has me guessing. Ariejan, I’m not sure the fenders match to be an Autocar, but I do think it’s possible. There are a lot of little bits that say Caddy and the other vehicles are, or could be, Caddys, so hence my Model 30 to roundout all 3.
From Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Three Cars from a Family Album
John Muckel’s Duesenberg Murphy bodied roadster is exactly the way the car would have looked when new. Not “over restored” with extra lamps (spotlights, trippe or Pilot ray lights) and the color is very authentic and period for the car. Even the tires chosen suit it well. Great to see an owner use restraint when it is very easy and tempting to “tart it up” . This car has a real aura about it for the era it was made. Absolutely magnificent.
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
the celebrity in the background is YOU! talking to that guy, i think his name is leno
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Part I
Car # 1 is a 1910 Cadillac 30, Car # 2 is a 1910 Pierce-Arrow 48.
From Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Three Cars from a Family Album
Ed Hermann, love that guy! Always nice to chat with him at Limerock at my art exhibit. He gave an eloquent eulogy at the memorial service in CT for great race car driver and inventor John Fitch last November. Thanks for the great photos Howard!
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
Great photos Howard! I was at the Henry Ford Museum last month and got to see the 1950 Lincoln limo. I’ve attended Amelia Island and Greenwich but Pebble Beach is on my bucket list. If your Chrysler gets accepted next year then that will be the year to go!
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
Hi H, I was just a spectator this year.
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
Hi John, beautiful car!! Congrats!
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
I’d know that jaw anywhere its Leno. Howard thanks for sharing
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Part I
Thanks for posting my 1929 Duesenberg on your site.
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
I do believe Sandy Leith is correct. Walter Gerner was my father and that picture is most certainly of him. I’m so glad I found this site as my father passed in 1970 when I was only 13 and I don’t know enough about him. I do know he eventually moved on to building and racing Offy-powered midgets and was a big fan of Alfa Romeo until the end. He owned a very rare 6C 2500 Cabriolet with aluminum body and was restoring it when he passed. Not knowing it’s value, my mother sold it, a parts car and all Alfa parts he had accumulated for $400. I would love to find out where that ended up.
From 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race: Photos from the Nassau County Division of Museum Services
Three mysteries at a time are of course a real challenge! This is what I made of it:
The touring car is a 1911 Autocar, probably a model XXIV (=24). There is not much doubt about this one. The 3p roadster took me some time, but all details point at a 1911 Cadillac ‘30’. The limousine is a 1910 Pierce-Arrow, but doesn’t appear to be a standard model. It is definitely a 6-cylinder, but which model I don’t know. However, if I would have to guess, I would choose the 48hp model.
From Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Three Cars from a Family Album
What was your score at pebble, Hesh?
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
the 1955 Lincoln Boano coupe (orange car) was restored a decade ago by Jim Cox when he had his Sussex Motor and Coachworks restoration shop open in Mattamoras , Pa. Jim was married to Bev Kimes. The car when it was under restoration was owned by Tom Kerr of Pa. a Packard collector. Both Tom and Jim are long time friends. A new windshield had to be made for that car and it was an amazing task. I visited the shop many times when the Lincoln was under restoration as I had my 1937 Packard Super 8 limousine there for mechanical restoration.
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
Note how spare tires served as “doors”/restraining devices.
From Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Three Cars from a Family Album
Ford changed to steering wheel on left side (LHD) production in 1908 with the Model T, and Cadillac in 1916. Chevy only started in 1911, Dodge in 1915. Cars could be pre-1912. Car #1 matches well with 1910 Cadillac Runabout - visible at http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/cad1910/CAD10S.HTM
From Mystery Foto #30 Solved: Three Cars from a Family Album
The Aviation Country Club House, That was on the Motor Parkway in Hicksville is still around at least five years ago . The Club house was split in two half and moved. Both buildings are homes in Hicksville, off Plainview road. Keep up the good work
From Then & Now: The George Vanderbilt Cup Trophy
Good seeing you and Roz at the Pebble Beach Tour on Thursday.
Tough to find anyone on Sunday though.
WHAT A SHOW !
Definite BUCKET LIST event !
From Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Part II
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