Vanderbilt Cup Races

What a job they’re doing,looking good as far as it goes now. Correct me if I’m wrong,when this car is finished,it will be the only 1937 Chrysler LaBaron on Long Island restored to it’s original condition and Howard you have it,along with the Black Beast too,what an amazing accomplishment.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle II: Restoration of the Doors, Rear Fenders and Skirts

If this picture is really near the Huntington Lodge, then there must be a bridge missing from your overhead view.  My guess is it was between the Ruland Rd and Maxus Rd bridge.

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

Are you going to replace the lead that appeared when the steel was exposed during the restoration process?
Was surprised when they uncovered the rust.
Great story.

Tony

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle II: Restoration of the Doors, Rear Fenders and Skirts

Thanks to Howard and Walt for keeping us updated about Chrysler’s Chrysler.
It’s amazing discovering all the unexpected work that needs to be done on the car.
Roger Price

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle II: Restoration of the Doors, Rear Fenders and Skirts

Looking east: Bridge in foreground—Rte. 110
              Bridge in background—Maxess Road

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

First off, we have to be looking west from east of Broad Hollow (110) or the parking notice would have no meaning.  Next, the only place where there are two bridges close by with a gentle left curve would be the bridge where Northcote Drive is now (name?), looking west toward the Pinelawn Road Bridge.  This makes the assumption that the scene is, in fact, near the Huntington lodge (it ain’t necessarily so).  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

I really enjoy the updates, please keep them coming.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle II: Restoration of the Doors, Rear Fenders and Skirts

GREAT TO SEE THE FINAL RESTORATION OF THIS ONE OF A KIND AUTO TAKE SHAPE. CAN’T WAIT SO SEE THE FINISHED RESTORATION.

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE.

ROGER

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle II: Restoration of the Doors, Rear Fenders and Skirts

Still to soon for an update on the chrysler? I watched the films you have of it,very interesting,really a classic car the it was built and how you’re trying to keep it the same.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle I: Restoration Begins

I’m taking a second guess at this. I came across some 1955 paintings by Harvey Kidder. One of the potraits is identical to the bridge overpass first seen in the above photo. So my guess is the first bridge ....NO PARKING WEST OF HUNTINGTON LODGE , is Ruland Rd over the LIMP, then the next overpass west is Farmway/Pedestrian bridge crossing the LIMP. You came up with a good one, Frank.

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

The Melville sand pits bridge now being used as the hopper support? Same wording, but the lettering is a little different. It may have been re-painted at some point?

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

Howard: Thanks for your presentation this past Thursday.  I was quite impressed, and living in the New Hyde Park Area for many years I can remember riding my bike on the parkway, watching the phesents, and fishing in the ponds along it.  I took photos of the bridge on Meadow Farm road.  It’s the best bridge in Nassau.  Again great job.  Thanks Artie Finnegan Membership Director GNYR

From Howard Kroplick's Events & Presentations

What a nice tribute the article is to the LIMP. In this day and age, most drivers would,nt appreciate the parkways curves and turns. Oh my gosh, they would just have to slow down. Judging from the distance of the closeup bridge and the bridge in the near distance, I think the bridge with the NO PARKING. WEST. OF. HUNTINGTON. LODGE is Pinelawn Rd,  and the next. bridge. west. is. Ruland Rd.  The. bridges that are circled, but not named on the 1955 photo are the farmwaybridge e/o Maxess Rd, and the bridge over East Neck Rd.

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

This site should be saved!

From Josato Inc proposing to build 4 single family homes on former Levittown site of the Motor Parkway

From Althea Travis:
“Howard -
...The Greater New York Region of the Antique Automobile Club was honored to host you.  Our members were enthused about the history that you shared and want to learn more about the very first parkway, especially since it is right in their own backyard.  We hope that our meeting this week will be the start of an ongoing relationship with the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society.

We would like to host you again next year and get an update on what is new in the preservation effort and learn how we can help.
Thank you for all that you are doing on behalf of Long Islanders now and those who will inherit Long Island from us in the future.

Althea Travis
On behalf of GNYR

From Howard Kroplick's Events & Presentations

I worked at the Post Office at 110 and Duryea Rd. from when it first opened till up to 5 years ago,when I retired,so I know the area

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

I have a feeling it is the bridge that holds up the cement mixer in Melville east of Broad hollow Road because it has the same messages on the abuttments. “Please be careful” on the left and “Dont Pass cars” on the right. Mike L

From Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?

From Stuart L:

Howard Kroplick gave a GREAT lecture about the history of the Vanderbilt Races on Long Island.

  A few tidbits of info from me…of all the automobiles in those races only three are still in business and sold in the USA….Mercedes, Buick and FIAT….Darracqs were entered in some of those races….in 1910 a group of Milanese businessmen purchased the company and renamed it Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (ALFA)..in 1918 Nicola Romeo purchased the company and it was renamed Alfa Romeo. In 1986 Alfa Romeo was purchased by FIAT from the Italian government. FIAT now owns Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia (Lamborghini is owned by Audi).

From Howard Kroplick's Events & Presentations

From Lanny W.
“Thank you again for a most enjoyable presentation on the History of the Long Island Motor Parkway. I think people learned a lot and have some new places to explore right in their own backyard.”

From Special Upcoming Presentation: “Exploring, Biking and Hiking Along the Historic Motor Parkway"

Excellent interview Howard, I couldn’t have done it any better.

From Award-Winning Video: Howard Kroplick Q &A “The Long Island Motor Parkway”