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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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Joe, that will need a little more research. Who is up for the challenge?
From The Hempstead Control in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
As always,it’s amazing what you find and keep us all informed about it,there’s always something interesting ,that’s why this is one of the top rated sites and most used. Keep it coming.
From The Hempstead Control in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Do you know exactly where these old pictures were taken?
Thanks.
-joe o
From The Hempstead Control in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Howard: Funny, at first I thought it was a bird too but then as I turned away in the corner of my eye, I caught that the bird actually had a dog’s head fixed to its tail. Lol… On a sadder note, hard to believe what the Brentwood Tollgate was reduced to, so that someone could extract the 8 x 12 ticket booth inside and leave the remains out on the field. Ugh!
Ted: I use a Google Earth file that shows the original LIMP path in its entirety to help identify sections of the LIMP. I find it useful most of the time! With Howard’s permission, I’ll send it so anyone can view. Happy motoring.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Boy was I way off or what.You guys are just too good at the mystery solving,it all seems so easy to you guys most of the time. I guess I still don’t know enough yet,there’s too much that I missed in all these years
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Very much appreciate Mr. Gosden’s reports.
What was discovered beneath the surface showed a full restoration was the absolutely the right course of action.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
This is the garage my husband and I frequented from 1973 until it closed. Paul was running it then and moved the business to Port Blvd. This station was torn down to make way for several shops including Pearle Vision, a Bridal shop, framer and men’s clothing. We were sorry to see it demolished as it was a handsome structure and probaly dated back to the contruction of the Village of Munsey Park in the late 30s, just a few hundred yards east at Manhasset Woods Road. We moved into Munsey Park in 1973 and could walk down and pick up our car- when serviced. Betsey
From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy
I say again “What Amazing Picture"as always,dressed so formal
From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Both of these photos show the Motor Parkway in the Commack Rd - Harned Rd area.
The north / south road seen more readily in the 2nd photo was the spur or connector road that was built to hopefully attract more traffic from Jericho Tpke. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th “Brentwood” lodges (ticket booths) were at the NE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; SE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; Intersection of the spur and LIMP. The spur later became Harned Rd.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
It’s quite an education reading these updates. And it says quite a bit about just how unique a car this is. I may be a Packard and Rolls Royce (Springfield) guy, but this car is now a frequent reminder of what Walter Chrysler accomplished - this, plus every time I see the Chrysler building.
Ron
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
Good to see the old girl shaping up.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
From Bruce Adams:
Gas station photo had to be 1957
See License plates.
http://www.licenseplates.tv/new-york-174.html?sort=20a&page=4&zenid=ij5f3h2e5qkfl7d179akpf47j2
From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy
Love the updates, keep them coming.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
Howard,
Thanks for the update on the Chrysler. It’s wonderful to watch craftsmen at work.
I, too, am looking forward to the finished car.
Rog
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
I always thought the shot of Virginia was a great photo…
From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This was my great grandfather but I cant seem to find much more about him any help?
From Jimmy Snyder- One of the Great Chicago Auto Racers
Harned Road, Extension, Commack
Commack Road Toll and Bridge
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Looked at these aerials and said to myself.“What and Where is this"no idea at all. Good Luck guys. Don’t laugh at me,I just thought it might be in Queens,everything is so close together
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Same here. Well worth the wait. What a car it’s going to be!
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
This is Harned Rd in Dix Hills/Commack. Designed to bring more traffic onto the LIMP. Located here would be the Brentwood Lodge.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
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