About
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.
All Content © 2026 VanderbiltCupRaces.com
Co-Founder and Writer: Howard Kroplick
Co-Founder: Dana Kroplick
Website by Eric Miller Design
Site maintained by Hop Studios
Recent Comments
Wow ! Wish I was there! Best of luck!
From Experience the Pebble Beach Tour D'Elegance with the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline
Many of the 1940 and 1941 Grahams were Supercharged. Joe Frazer owned the former Graham real estate in Detroit. Henry Kaiser wanted post war. That is why the higher priced Fraiser was built. They cost about as much as the Cadillacs then.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
The Hupmobile Skylark used the same Cord sedan dies from Union Stamping. This division of Cord Corp built WW2 Jeep bodies and Packard Darren bodies after Dutch sold the rights to Packard. A few Skylark and Hollywood convertibles were built. Then some think these dies were sent to Japan as scrap before December 7, 1941. Joe Frazer owned Graham after the Graham Brothers died. Devaux brokered the deal to make the Hollywood and Skylarks. The idea was clever, but the 7 piece roof cost to much for price of middle priced American cars prewar.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
That’s the #17 Renault driven by Lewis Strang with Lee Anderson as the mechanician at the start of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race. Apparently the car stalled and Willie K. himself (left of the car, in boots) was helping with a push to get it started.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Louis Strang's #17 Renault needs a push
Correction to the comment regarding the young lady with Dick Hovey: Her name was Patricia Jean Cornwell, Miss Dunedin of 1962. She was a very good friend of mine. I also knew Kathleen Carson who was a neighbor up the street.
From Mystery Friday Foto #7 Solved: A 1912 Alco Convertible Touring Car driven by Dick Hovey
The car was a Renault #17, driven by Louis Strang, the Mechanician was Andersen.
The race was the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race.
In addition to donating the trophy for the Vanderbilt Cup Races, William K, Vanderbilt, Jr. was a very active referee for all six races held on Long Island. As shown in this photo of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, he was always willing to assist when needed.
When the #17 Renault driven by Lewis Strang stalled at the start, Willie K (on the far left wearing a cap and goggles) jumped in and helpd push the car. The Renault eventually did start- thanks in part to Willie K.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Louis Strang's #17 Renault needs a push
A. C. Webb’s correct name is Albert Calvin Webb. Alonzo is incorrect. Albert Calvin Webb was my great-uncle.
From The Premier Vanderbilt Cup Racer that Never Raced
I cannot believe the Batmobile does not have a secret enclosed trailer,,!
From Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibit for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated 4/8/26
Graham Hollywood, looks like a cord but I do not believe it was front drive. I had a six cylinder engine. My Dad’s first car was an earlier Graham.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
I how how tough restoration deadlines can be. So happy to hear it gone done in time. Best of luck at Pebble.
From Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
This is a ‘41 Graham Hollywood. story is not right. Huppmobile having finanial issues to come with all an new ‘39 body, so they bought ‘36-‘37 Cord ‘810’ sedan body dies, and using their chassis and engine with new front end, Huppmobile Skylark. But Huppmobile still had financial issues ask Graham slightly better financially to take over producing both their versions The Skylark and Hollywood with having chrome insert over grille for the Hollywood. The War had started and they did well $. After the war, Hupp got in to Real Estates, Graham hired designer Howard ‘Dutch’ Darrin for a new body, but Henry J. Kaiser been doing ship building for the war effort, Looking for new peace time business, bought Graham along Joe Frazer who was head of Graham at the time, Kaiser-Frazer until a fallen out with both of then, beame just Kaiser
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
What can you say but WOW. The finished car looks terrific. Has to be in the running for Best in Show.
Good luck
From Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Such a privilege witnessing the restoration experience. Best of luck and have a wonderful time at Peeble Beach.
From Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Dusenberg was in amazing condition when you purchased it.
The car has to be stunning, after having the work done in preparation to compete at Pebble Beach.
Good luck I’m sure you are going to Win at Pebble Beach.
From Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
It is gorgeous! Safe trip and good luck at Pebble Beach!
From Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
That’s a 1941 Graham Hollywood Custom Supercharged Sedan. It was also manufactured as a 1941 Hupmobile Skylark.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
Hupmobile purchased the body dies from the defunct Cord 810/812 model. However, Hupmobile lacked the necessary production facilities to build the cars themselves.
In 1941, Hupmobile and Graham shared the same factory for the production of their vehicles. they partnered with Graham-Paige to build both the Hupmobile Skylark and the Graham Hollywood (their version using the same body dies. So, while the companies were distinct and the cars differed slightly (for instance, using their own engines). they were assembled in the same factory due to the arrangement for sharing the Cord body dies.
the total 1940-1941 Graham Hollywood production was between 1,500 and 1,800 cars. total 1940-1941 Hupmobile Skylark production was 319 cars.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
1941 Graham Hollywood
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
Apparently my great grandfather, Frank Jeffries Corwin, owner at the time of The Long Island House in Riverhead, NY was the starter for this race. We have quite a beautiful large ornate lidded silver cup with porcelain inside that is engraved “Presented By R H D C to F. J. Corwin ~STARTER~ Season 1909”
I have been wondering exactly what RHDC stood for, now I know thank you.
From UPDATE 3/22/23; Mystery Friday Foto # 11 Solved: Driver Frank Lescault in his #7 Palmer Singer during the 1909 Long Island Stock Car Derby
Graham Hollywood, I think my Father’s first car was an early thirties Graham.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’
Page 31 of 1019 pages ‹ First < 29 30 31 32 33 > Last ›