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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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Celebrating 25 Years of The Long Island Volkswagen Club
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From Upcoming November Automotive Events
I think that’s J. Walter Christie driving his stripped down 50 HP Touring Car in the 1906 American Elimination Trial, on September 22, 1906. He had crashed his racer in a test run the day before. I think the photographer is facing north or slightly north-east as Christie is turning on to Old Westbury Road at the hairpin turn in Old Westbury. Christie finished fifth, qualifying him for that year’s Vanderbilt Cup Race.
From Mystery Foto #37 Solved: #9 50-HP Christie Touring Car at the Hairpin Turn during the 1906 American Elimination Trial
Walter Christie, 50 hp front-wheel drive Christie (#9). Replacement car for the original one that crashed in a practice run.
Hairpin Turn - Wheatley and Old Westbury Roads, Old Westbury
Since the racers made the turn and headed west, I would say the photographer was situated on the corner looking northeast.
1906 American Elimination Race, Sept. 22, 1906
Finished 5th.
Original photo and description from the Detroit Public Library Digital Collections.
From Mystery Foto #37 Solved: #9 50-HP Christie Touring Car at the Hairpin Turn during the 1906 American Elimination Trial
looking to buy a town car
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum: Ford Town Cars
The rain eventually stopped and it was nice. Forecasts change daily. Friday night we reviewed the weather and decided to do the show. There was also an Atlantic hurricane predicted to possibly affect the island the following week. That would have eliminated the rain date on September 17. There was a huge tent for attendees to stay dry. When cars get wet, dry them off. The Tucker should have stayed the course. The Jaguar club starts planning this event almost a year in advance. Kudos to all who weathered the rain.
From Tucker 1044 at the 50th Anniversary Jaguar Concours at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
The Tucker looks great in any weather! I usually go to this show every year but with the forecast i passed. I’m surprised they held it since the rain date is this coming Sunday which has a beautiful day expected. Great venue to see some classic cars.
From Tucker 1044 at the 50th Anniversary Jaguar Concours at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
I believe is was taken down 1948
From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #39: Newbridge Road Bridge in Hempstead Plains
So, is that official Tucker luggage? All kidding aside, it was nice to see it; I’m a regular viewer of Motorweek, and they give a little time, once in a while to antique cars - glad they had this!
From Tucker 1044 featured in the season premiere of PBS MotorWeek this weekend
Congratulations Howard your name and Tucker 1044 appear in Peterson’s November 2023 issue of Hot Rod Magazine page 32 as in little deuce coupe.
From Greg O's Garage: Long Island Motor Parkway Plates mounted on vehicles
I’m guessing this is viewing East on the LIMP, between the Rocky Hill Toll Lodge ( photographer positioned East of the Lodge ) and the Grand Central Pkwy ( not seen, East of the slight curve seen ) Newer housing to the left is the neighborhood West of Cloverdale Blvd. After close of LIMP, around 1940. Screenshots below - First one is my answer, other two are nearby views in different directions.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.
Meyer Gorson had a Dragon for sale in 1910, though the ad suggests that he bought it used, for resale.
From Kleiner's Korner: A 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race Entry
This was my favorite episode of MotorWeek.
Tucker # 1044 was the Star of the Show.
I wasn’t up early Sunday Morning at 05:30 am when it was on channel 21, but I did DVR it.
From Tucker 1044 featured in the season premiere of PBS MotorWeek this weekend
More . . .
From Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.
Intersection of the Motor Parkway and Hollis Court Blvd. in Queens.
Late 20s or early 30s before Sterlingshire Homes development was built. Development was east of Hollis Court Blvd. between Union Turnpike and the Grand Central Parkway.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.
Caught it today, for a short segment on the long running MotorWeek, likely gave a lot of people their first view ever of a Tucker, and a great one (Tucker) at that. And we all got another view of Howard’s!
From PBS Motorweek Tucker 1044 Previews Part 1
Actually the bridge in The mystery photo shows the bridge over both directions. Or am I seeing it wrong?
From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Robert Moses' New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge over Northern State Parkway
Makes sense, Frank. Thanks.
From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Robert Moses' New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge over Northern State Parkway
I think we might be looking west from about 214th. Street in the north Queens Village area. In the distance appears to be a bridge, possibly going over Hollis Court Blvd. Based on the condition of the LIMP, overgrowth on the sides, and debris on the roadway, I’ll guess the date to be about 1940.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36: Solved; On the Long Island Motor Parkway looking West towards the Hollis Court Boulevard Motor Parkway Bridge at 209th Street.
Great discovery, Wayne! Below is a screenshot of a blog here from 2010. If you enter -.1902 Oldsmobile - in the Search option here, it’ll lead to the 2010 blog. Definitely a mystery for a long time.
From The InstaGRAM Report: Austin Clark Jr.‘s ‘Silent’ 1963 Long Island Automotive Museum Auction Part 2
Art, I believe the Moses bridge over NSP was once located above the eastbound lanes before expansion began.
From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Robert Moses' New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge over Northern State Parkway
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