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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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Stony Brook, LI, NY
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
It looks like the carriage museum at stonybrook.
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
I believe the curved dash Olds is on display at the Riverhead Historical Society
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
Suffolk County Historical Society, Riverhead
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
Wow, what an absolutely spectacular barn find!
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
Hi Howard. Thanks as always for your automotive journalism. Is the location The Stonybrook carriage museum? I know it’s a stretch but I thought I’d give it a try!
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
I’m thinking car is among the wagons, carriages, etc. at Stonybrook….
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
update from previous message; I think it is now a fully restored 1905 oldmobile call them and I could swear it is in a room on left of the main entrance to carraige house I think they call it? I don’t know what floor? (631) 751-0066
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
this place looks like the old (before it was renovated) stony brook carriage museum on 25 A & main st in stony brook just north of stony brook college & the RR tracks
From Found: An Unrestored 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
Il est noir .. juste une réflexion, Richard. Merci!
From Hemmings Classic Car: "The Black Beast: Tracing the history of the 1909 Alco"
the young lady, Evelyn Ericson, in the picture is my mother. Sadly, she passed away in October 2004. My grandfather was Gustaf Eric Ericson. My mother donated the gates to the Vanderbilt Musuem along with records my grandfather kept of his experiences as gatekeeper.
Thank you for this update, although it saddens me to see this small piece of history disappear.
Sincerely,
Frances Miller
From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)
Dear Howard, You are correct in that my grandfather never purchased a Simplex but
ordered a model D Locomobile semi racer in 1904 and went on to purchase an interest in Locomobile #7 in 1905. He subsequently purchased several Fiats and
Locomobiles through 1912. Your readers can see more of his cars on The Old Motor.
From Smith & Mabley's Attempt to Sell a 90 HP Simplex Following the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Congratulations on the BEST CAR IN SHOW Howard. There is no way you can ever not win at a car show with THE BLACK BEAST, it’s the most original and oldest car there and always a crowd pleaser, especially the kids, you letting them sit in it and taking their pictures, that’s great. Most of the cars you took pictures of I saw, but some I didn’t see, they most have left before I got there. As I said last time you take great pictures, thanks, In the meanwhile I’ll be watching for more updates
From Highlights, Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show
Hi Howard I don’t know if you saw me at the show, but I didn’t want to bother you, you were busy with something on the car, then when I got back, after looking at the other cars you were getting ready to leave. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to talk to you, but my main reason for going was to donate some things, that’s what really counted at this show. I’ll be watching for your postings on the show, I know they will be great, they always are. So until next time, keep well and take care of the BLACK BEAST and 1937 CHRYSLER
From Latest Update: The Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show to be Held This Sunday, November 25th in Commack
Thank you Howard for coming to the show Sunday and for your most generous donation. As always the ALCO was a huge hit and big crowd pleaser whenever she started up.
There are lots of pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.309000335879130.69294.122842747828224&type=1
From Latest Update: The Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show to be Held This Sunday, November 25th in Commack
Pourquoi est la běte noir(e) bleu, Howard?
From Hemmings Classic Car: "The Black Beast: Tracing the history of the 1909 Alco"
Well deserved recognition…..And what a find Brussels !! I don’t know if you’ve told the whole story here about your hunt and discovery of the black beast but I will check the archives for it….
From Hemmings Classic Car: "The Black Beast: Tracing the history of the 1909 Alco"
Howard,
I saw the article in “Classic Car” and it was terrific. Nice job!
You’re a celebrity.
Roger
From Hemmings Classic Car: "The Black Beast: Tracing the history of the 1909 Alco"
Lou and Tom, I appreciate the feedback!
From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)
I agree with Lou K., I don’t always comment but I enjoy all the info and pics you give us. You’re a custodian of history!
From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)
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