Vanderbilt Cup Races

Howard:
The 1932 Hagstrom Map shows an overpass over the LIMP (Bloomingdale Road extension) which connected with Hempstead Tpke.  The overpass is about halfway between Jerusalem Avenue on the west and Wantagh Rd (Ave.) on the east.
Are there any known photos of this overpass, or other information?

From The Long Island Aviation County Club, the Motor Parkway and a Hangar

Ron: You got it (see above).

From Where in the World is the Alco "Black Beast"?

Hi Howard:  Re:  Photo//Black Beast——

  Center right in photo near the yellow hot rod and other yello car alongside of it, and a white vehicle with its trunk open to the rear of it…..Do win the Turkey ?????

          Best Regards and CHEERS !!!!    Ron

From Where in the World is the Alco "Black Beast"?

Howard I think it is so wonderful that you let the kids get in the beast and hopefully leave a spark of history Great job hope to see you this year Jerita

From A Big Thumbs Up for the 7th Annual Spring Car Show Fundraiser for St. Patrick School

From David L:
“The You Tube video was great, I can’t wait to see the car in person. Congratulations on a wonderful classic purchase.”

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

I applaud the owner’s restraint in not wanting to “over-restore” this car. Having said that, it is a shame that this car doesn’t get a proper restoration as its provenance makes it a significant car worth bringing back to life as it was in the 1937. Our 1938 Imperial is getting ready for it’s 3rd paint job, the last having been applied in the early 1960’s.

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Though this Packardite has NO interest in limousines, town cars, anything on a long wheelbase, Packards included,  there’s something arresting about this sleek ‘37 Imperial.  One of the few Deco looks that works, helped by the less is more of no sidemounts and an understated, basic hood ornament.  Let’s hope the restorers keep the car in its slinky, sleek, uncluttered mode, sans fog/driving lights and the usual efflivia seen on too many restored cars that seldom wore such in the day.

  Any hope of this car being rejuvenated without whitewalls for an even more elegant look?  Let that flowing LeBaron body do the talking.

From Video: Chrysler's Chrysler Gets a New Home

From Mark A:
“Congratulations on your purchase!  It now has a good home and caretaker…kudos also on your decision not to restore every nut & bolt to ‘better than new’...take plenty of photos of the restoration process.  I could see HEMMINGS Motor News doing a feature article on this…!

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Great story!  Thanks for sharing.

From Newsday: "Motor Parkway:The road to yesterday"

Hesh,
As usual, you amaze.  You’ve breathed life into the past, reanimated
a stately ghost of yesteryear.  You are the incarnation of Jay Gatsby.
Phil would be kvelling.
Your pal,
H

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Dear Howard,
Regarding the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer featured film clip which won the Folio Award for best reporting on Long Island, it seems that with your continuing promotional efforts, there is no end to your achievements and notoriety. Once again you are to be commended. Keep up the rewarding work!

From WNBC Wins Folio Award for News Clip "The Black Beast"

Although I grew up in Wantagh, my parents friends lived in Albertson and the parkway ran near their home.  We played on the concrete road and I often wondered about the history of the parkway.

From Newsday: "Motor Parkway:The road to yesterday"

I love this story Howard, what a grand car, I am sharing your newsletter with friends in the Classic Car Club of America.  I will be at their Michigan museum in June exhibiting art at the annual members’ gathering.  I would think the CCCA magazine would do well to do a story on your Chrysler.
Best wishes,
Chris Osborne

From Newsday.com Blog: "Historic car owned by Chrysler family has new home"

I am fully enjoying each and every update on the 1937 Chrysler.

From Newsday.com Blog: "Historic car owned by Chrysler family has new home"

Thanks for the comments.

This month is dedicated to cleaning the car, taking an inventory of parts and researching plans for the future.

Marvel mystery oil has been engaged and within a few weeks we will try to get “CC” started.

The car will be repainted….no date decided yet. The technology to paint on aluminum has hopefully improved!!

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Really enjoyed the pictures both as an auto enthusiast and as an owner of a Levitt house.

From Amazing Aerial Views of the Hempstead Plains/Levittown (1924 to 2012)

looks like it cleaned up petty decently… have you made any effort to try to start it?  I’m thinking a lttle marvel mystery oil and a little starting fluid ,some fresh gas…..    Very much look forward to your progress reports….

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

While I agree that a car should look it’s age, I don’t think a paint job would hurt that beautiful thing.  I envy you in that you will be able, in time, to drive around in that one of a kind wonder.

From Newsday Video: "Car collector adds a classic"

Awesome is the only appropriate description!

From Then & Now: "Chrysler's Chrysler"- 1937 and 2012

Wow, great photos and also shows the destruction or perhaps the over built way most if not all of Long Island has become.

From Amazing Aerial Views of the Hempstead Plains/Levittown (1924 to 2012)