Vanderbilt Cup Races

What a joy to see Tony Koveleski’s Stutz Bearcat in two of the scenes!  It certainly brought back memories….

From Film "The 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally" with Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Great pictures. Anyone know if the first 1911 Chevrolet car built still exists today??

From Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous "Name" in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Great photos but the Buick that Chevrolet is driving is not a Model 10—-More likely a Model 16 based car——The 16 and 17’s were larger cars and larger engines too—the model 10 cars were small cars—definitely not what is pictured

Keep up the good work We’ll keep looking at the pages   Eric Edwards   Ontario,Canada

From Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous "Name" in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dear Howard,

I love the photos of Louis Chevrolet, high resolution pictures too.  Recently I found a couple of film clips of Louis.  The first is a match race at Sheepshead Bay where his machine catches fire.  You can see that video here:

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=29348

The second is on old film from Shell Oil that features newsreel footage of the 1920 & 21 Indy 500.  You can see those clips here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdqC3xR0Bn8&feature=related

Enjoy!

From Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous "Name" in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Hi Tim:

Great photos of the two Mercedes! Thanks.

Howard

From Direct from Stuggart: The Two "Oldest Surviving" Mercedes Automobile

From Guy Frost:

“Thanks for keeping Austie “alive”. He was co-chair of Chowder for many years before his demise
and will always be remembered as the life of that party and the host of many others. Guy

From Film "The 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally" with Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

most enjoyable piece.It’s funny seeing “old"cars that at the time were only 30 or 40 years old. And being driven!

From Film "The 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally" with Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

HOWARD, I ALWAYS ENJOY VIEWING WHAT YOU SEND ME.
THANKS
GENE

From Film "The 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally" with Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Hi Peter:

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated!

Enjoy,

Howard

From In Search of Alcos: #4 1913 Alco Convertible Touring Car Formerly at the Milhous Museum

From Margaret:

Howard,  Thank you such wonderful reading. As Austin was a personal friend, George and I enjoyed the Anglo/British 1954 Rally.  Thank you.

From Film "The 1954 Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally" with Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

There is a 1912 ALCO 7 passenger touring Model 9-60 in the Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar, CA.

From In Search of Alcos: #4 1913 Alco Convertible Touring Car Formerly at the Milhous Museum

Howard,

I’ve built a page that has some more pictures of these early Mercedes cars: http://worldupclose.com/exec/page/72/

This is a wiki-style site—so feel free to log into it and correct any errors I’ve made.

Regards,

Tim

From Direct from Stuggart: The Two "Oldest Surviving" Mercedes Automobile

Harriet Quimby’s efforts in aviation on Long Island is the reason why—-the Cradle of Aviation Museum is right here. After the Wright Brothers most of the important aviation firsts were right here on L.I. Even the landing on the Moon was a Long Island feat—-Grumman and the LEM.  Ms.Quimby loved speed and if it was not in experiencing flight, she was on the ground in fast moving automobiles. She was not just a remarkable woman she was a remarkable pioneer of 20th century travel.

From Pioneer Harriet Quimby's Exciting Ride in a Racing Motor-Car in October 1906

From Price Team Racing:

“Wow, Very cool! Howard Jerry”

From Direct from Stuggart: The Two "Oldest Surviving" Mercedes Automobile

Thanks, Warren. I appreciate the feedback!

From Highlights and Blog Archives for February 2011

I believe the farmers had no idea the bridge was part of the the Long Island Motor Parkway or of anysignificance. Another reason to mark the Motor Parkway with signage.

The method for the graffiti removal will be determined after the debris is removed.

From Update #1: Damage to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge

Hi Jean-Yves:

Good job! More information on this race from Mark Dill’s excellent website:

http://www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/category/116

Howard

From Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous "Name" in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Hi Howard,
About the 4th picture it’s Atlanta Speedway. The car is a Buick and I think this is the start of the 200 miles race held on May 7, 1910.

From Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous "Name" in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thanks for the fascinating article and video on Harriet Quimby.

From Pioneer Harriet Quimby's Exciting Ride in a Racing Motor-Car in October 1906

Please enroll me in the LIMP Preservation Society as I wish to apply for same.

From First Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society