Vanderbilt Cup Races

Jim,  where is the original painting now?  is it available for viewing?

From A Recently Rediscovered Peter Helck Painting "Bulls Head Turn"

HOWARD:

                  YOU ALWAYS BRING BACK GOOD MEMORIES.

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Thank you Howard for what you are doing for the car collector hobby and the Vanderbilt Museum. 

If you look at the interior of the car it’s not hard to imagine Ms. Chrysler boarding The 20th Century Limited or the Queen Mary or Pan Am’s Yankee Clipper- a world of elegant Art Deco travel.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

Howard, there some great images of Rita Hayworth with her 1941 Continental coupe - having a computer problem or would send. She also had a Cadillac with a Ghia body that has been posted several times.  Some of the star cars were built on the east coast. A 1941 Cadillac woodie was done in up-state NY for Adolphe Menjou before his Hollywood days. - - -  great site as always.

From Cars of the Stars Part I

Howard, this is great!  My passion, exactly what my art work is all about…cars & stars…. thanks for posting the pics!

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From Cars of the Stars Part I

Just great, Howard!  Congratulations!
Am I the only one to remember the days when there was a Chrysler showroom in the Chrysler Building?  The highlight, as far as I was concerned, was a large wooden box filled with tools that Walter Chrysler had built by hand…items such as calipers, micrometers, screwdrivers, etc.  Pure works of art.  I hate to think of what probably happened to that magnificent collection.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

Thanks for the pics and video.  Very nicely done Howard.  Unfortunately that last shot of the museum in 2008 really is a downer.  Progress?

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Thank you Walter for the great photos of the museum loft.  It was always quite dark up there and I am sure people got so busy digging for parts that they never thought to take photos! Your photos are probably among the few that exist.

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Another highlight of “Iron Range” days was the trip to John Duck’s in the 2cyl. Autocar bus and a stop at the cemetery on the return trip to visit the grave of Austin’s friend actor Gary Cooper. The marker was a huge field stone! At a later auction we bought the bus and had a great time with this vehicle!

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Howard, thank you for posting those great Iron Range photos Walter sent.  They are much better thn mine as I guess I was too busy looking for parts.  Another highlight of many Iron Range days was the ride to and from John Duck’s in the Autocar bus with a stop in the cemetery where we would visit the grave of his friend and actor Gary Cooper.  The marker was a huge field stone!  In later years I bought the bus at one of Austin’s Auctions and had a great deal of fun with this vehicle.

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Suggest you contact Doug Magee if you have not already done so.

From Can You Help Find This 1908 Pope-Hartford Touring Car?

Hey Howie,

I loved the Celebrity Cars/Part 1—- maybe a whole new book for you on this subject… with very widespread appeal!
Darrell

From Cars of the Stars Part I

I too had the pleasure of being invited to one of “Austie’s ” Iron Ranges.  It was late in the ‘70’s just prior to the 1981 Glidden Tour. I found a 5 foot tall trophy in the loft.  It had been awarded to James Melton .  Mr. Melton was once the president of AACA as well as a superb opera singer.  The trophy was refurbished and still sits in the AACA national headquarters.  I purchased several brass head lamps and a magnificent Lalique eagle’s head. Wonderful memories. MMV

From Walt Gosden: Memories of the Long Island Automotive Museum's "Iron Range Days"

Looking forward to the long overdue restoration of a unique automobile.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

I hope we all get to see the results of a great restoration of a special car!

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

I, for one, would love to see interior and exterior details of those semi-hidden porthole windows (when you get a chance).

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update

Frank- Thanks for that info. I had seen the 1915 CT reg records, which did list the Pope. I was not aware of the 1908 record confirming that he had the 9800 plate number at that time. I’ll call DMV about what they might share from the late ‘50s or early ‘60s. I have a feeling they will not be sympathetic to the cause but everything’s worth a try. Thanks again.

From Can You Help Find This 1908 Pope-Hartford Touring Car?

Hi Lorenz:
I will send you Tom McDuffie’s email address.

From VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

Am writing a book about Cycling in Boston in the 1890s.  At least two McDuffees were involved:  Eddie and Peter.  They had a brother Joseph.  I would like to connect with the McDuffee family.

From VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

The beginning of an amazing journey for you, the car, the Vanderbilt legacy, Long Island and, dare I say, the history of the Automoblie in this country and the world.

From Vanderbilt's Chrysler: An Update