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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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Recent Comments
Howard, you are a man who truly enjoys his cars, and by driving/using them lets everyone else experience the thrill of the machine as well. WIthoubt doubt an old car is best viewed when in motion!
From More Highlights from the 2012 Indy 500 Race Week
Would have loved to see the car in person. I’ll bet you put a lot of smiles on people’s faces with that special Chrysler! All the best with however you preserve the car.
From New York Times Wheels: A Barn-Find Chrysler Tidies Up, Just a Touch, for Greenwich Concours
Nice to talk to you Saturday. Love the period Long Island Chrysler dealer license plate frames. Maybe you can have the number 10 Transporter plate reproduced, at least for display. I believe the current King Point maritime academy was previously home of the Chrysler family so perhaps some photos or records of the car exist in their achieves.. Look forward to see the car at future events regardless of what you decide ( am partial to a full blown restoration).
From New York Times Wheels: A Barn-Find Chrysler Tidies Up, Just a Touch, for Greenwich Concours
Huge events documented here. Odd that my 10 year old son was more interested in the Chrysler’s spin! In both cases…Ya Gotta Believe!
From Video "A Ride in Chrysler's Chrysler" and a Met No-Hitter!
Howard it was super to see you and even better to see the Chyrsler It is in much better condition than I imagined and sounds outstanding They can only be original once and I hope for a conservation rather than a restoration There is history in every stitch. Many years of good luck with it and thank you for sharing your passion with us
From New York Times Wheels: A Barn-Find Chrysler Tidies Up, Just a Touch, for Greenwich Concours
Howard, Congratulations on the front page coverage of your latest acquisition! Best of luck with your restoration…Marty
From Old Cars Weekly Cover Article:Chrysler Classic- 1 of 1 '37 fit for company royalty
VERY COOL!!
From New York Times Wheels: A Barn-Find Chrysler Tidies Up, Just a Touch, for Greenwich Concours
Howard, Nice to see the Chrysler on the road. You can almost hear those words, ( “Once around the Park, James” ) Good Luck with it. Joseph(motorpky)DeBono
From Longislandonlinenews Video: Chrysler’s Chrysler Drives Again
From Bruce K:
“Hope you had a GREAT time @ Indy. Pictures look great and the race was terrific, although i wish Tony Kannan won.”
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
From Cindy M:
“Man you’ve had some fun with the Alco int he last few years, I love seeing the coverage!”
From More Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Alco Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
My mother worked for Mr Clark for 4-5 years, doing research for him in his Glen Cove home. And of course going to the Auto Museum was always a treat during the summers, a short drive from our Water Mill home.
Riding in one of the fire engines behind the museum is a memory I`ll also cherish, one of the lucky ones who sat up front and rang the bell.
Does anyone remember Gordon Clark…..he worked for Mr. Clark for many years.
From Memories of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Howard, It’s a sad day, They’re remodelling the Lake Ronkonkoma Toll Lodge. Joseph(motorpky)DeBono
From More Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Alco Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Alco has more mileage on it in the few years than it did in the 20 years before Howard worked his restoration magic. Keep up the good work Howard. You are introducing a whole new generation to the art of preservation and restoration. Those young people sitting in the Alco will remember it forever. Bravo Howard—Bravo.
From Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Howard - 70 mph in the Beast!!!!! You are clearly ‘‘THE MAN”.....
Roz - 40 years and counting - Good luck…
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
Congratulations Howard! It is certainly a thrill imagining your ride at Indy.
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
Thanks for keeping American Automotive Racing History Alive!
Never Look Back,
Wayne Carroll Petersen
Barney Oldfield Great Great nephew
From Lewis Strang: A Fan's Story
Howard, you sure get around. You’re doing a great job displaying your terrific Alco and giving the public a sense of history.
I think all of us in the antique car hobby have a responsibility to show off our cars and make ourselves available to answer any and all questions.
Rog
From Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
seriously Howard, you have all the fun…..enjoy!
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
Yea Howie & the Black Beast! See, I actually read your emails!
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
70 mph, guess you ran out of track before you could get it into top gear!
Great day for Howard and the Alco. How many people will go home with happy memories of that day because you had the Alco there and let them see, sit in, and see it in motion.
From Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
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