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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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It’s worth noting that the Duesenbergs in the French GP were using four-wheel hydraulic brakes and had a significant advantage over the rest of the field with their old-school mechanical brakes.
From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: A Winning Pair of Duesenbergs
The article mentions that 400 acres are intended for the hospital. What happened to the remaining 600 acres ?
From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway
Imperial Chrysler’s handcrafted masterpieces, opening May 9th at America’s Transportation Museum in Hershey. Howard and Roz’s 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car, 1959 ? Imperial crown? 1932? Chrysler Imperial roadster. Chrysler firsts 1924 Chrysler six, first high compression engine w/ full pressure lubrication and an oil filter, 4 wheel hydraulic brakes,1930’s rubber engine mounts, 1934 the Airflow, first auto to use aerodynamic design and a unibody construction, safety rim wheels to keep a flat tire on the rim, the fluid drive transmission, one piece curved windshield, the minivan and many more engineering and styling features.
From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum
That image is from the promo brochure advertising the “America’s Transportation Experience” exhibit to be held at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA starting on May 8th. of this year. I believe the three cars are: 1959 Imperial Crown 4-door hardtop; 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Waterhouse Victoria; and a 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car from a well known Roslyn collector. Chrysler was always known for engineering excellence and produced cars with the following “Firsts”: stream-line design; 4-wheel disc brakes; power steering; cruise control and electric windows among other innovations.
From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum
Congratulations!! Ann
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
Thank You! A lot of interesting information about the facility that was just there yet knew little about. Ann
From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway
This deep dive on the trophies gives all of us a great opportunity to reexplore the actual collection of incredible automobiles in Howard’s eclectic and amazing collection.
And… the trophies… auto art at its best!!!
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
Terrific feature on what is still a relatively mysterious chapter of Long Island history especially as it relates to the Motor Parkway.
From Kleiner's Korner: What Became of the Cooper Farmstead Near the Motor Parkway
- AACA Museum’s display celebrating 100 years of Chrysler’s Imperial production, being held at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
- A) 1960 Crown Imperial / B) 1925 Imperial / C) 1937 Imperial from your collection.
From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum
Here is my Chaparral drawing
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
If I played with Model Motoring I would love that set up ...I am not fourteen anymore! It was a great thrill to watch Jim Hall and partner race around that circuit back in 1965. Attached is a photo that I took with my instamatic or brownie square shooter camera when I was fifteen and in the pits of Bridgehampton
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
If I played with Model Motoring I would love that set up ...I am not fourteen anymore! It was a great thrill to watch Jim Hall and partner race around that circuit back in 1965.
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
The upcoming exhibit at the Hershey museum Your Chrysler town car an 1959? Imperial and a 1932? Chrysler roadster JeRita
From Mystery Friday Foto #14 Solved: The Upcoming "Imperial: Chrysler's Handcrafted Masterpiece" Exhibit at the AACA Museum
Hi!
My name is Andy Morris and I am the owner of RACEHAMPTON SLOT CAR TRACKS in Hampton Bays, NY. I specialize in custom-built miniature slot car race installations in private homes and businesses.
In 2025, an incredible replica of The Bridgehampton Race Circuit was on display for the entire year inside the Bridgehampton Museum for car enthusiasts of all ages to race and enjoy this wonderful hobby.
This beautiful BRIDGEHAMPTON miniature race track is now available for sale as a permanent installation anywhere on Long Island.
My studio in Hampton Bays has a slot car track on display and I welcome visitors for hands-on demonstrations.
Please pass this info to anybody that loves race cars!
Cordially,
Andy Morris
631-987-4642
RACEHAMPTON
@racehampton
From Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Hi!
My name is Andy Morris and I am the owner of RACEHAMPTON SLOT CAR TRACKS in Hampton Bays, NY. I specialize in custom-built miniature slot car race installations in private homes and businesses.
In 2025, an incredible replica of The Bridgehampton Race Circuit was on display for the entire year inside the Bridgehampton Museum for car enthusiasts of all ages to race and enjoy this wonderful hobby.
This beautiful BRIDGEHAMPTON miniature race track is now available for sale as a permanent installation anywhere on Long Island.
My studio in Hampton Bays has a slot car track on display and I welcome visitors for hands-on demonstrations.
Please pass this info to anybody that loves race cars!
Cordially,
Andy Morris
631-987-4642
RACEHAMPTON
@racehampton
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
From InstaGRAM report: The Trophies of the Howard and Roz Kroplick Collection Part 1
Really, to all-of-you-folks, did we need CHAT GPT, to tell us this, as We ALL knew already, who THE person was!!
What more can-I say, but Thank You to Howard for all that YOU do (for all of the worthy and very intersesting endeavors of-which you are involved)!
Richard
From Ask ChatGPT: Who is the world's expert on the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
With the Huntington Lodge in this story, I { and sure others } recalled Maureen Standish and her family residing in this former lodge in the 195O’s. Fun looking back, in 2O18 blogs.
From Kleiner's Korner: A Look Back at a Motor Parkway Toll Keeper and His Wife
Limani Grille now. Been quite a few establishments since Brentwood Lodge #2 Kiosk
From Video of the Week: Looking Back-2012; Long Island Online News Reports on the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Sure Howard felt goosebumps with this declaration ( : My sister was actually showing me today how useful ChatGPT is. Felt like Tony Stark/Ironman seeking advice from Jarvis ( :
From Ask ChatGPT: Who is the world's expert on the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
From Bob:
I appreciate all you do to preserve Long Island’s automotive history ... I am a teacher and I use a lot of your articles and videos to teach my students and they love learning about things they don’t get to learn about in other classes… I teach what used to be called Shop, now its called Technology ... My background is automotives so I relate many of my lessons to Technology related to cars. My students love and learn a lot from the information you provide.
From Ask ChatGPT: Who is the world's expert on the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
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