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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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Bridgehampton Race Circut
Vanderbilt Cup Race May 23 1965
This image was taken from 8mm film footage taken by me at that race weekend. I have no idea of the car or drivers. Have a slide of the antique cars on the main straight somewhere. I will turn 79 this month but memories of those days at the Bridge still make me smile
From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton
Bridgehampton Race Circut
May 23 1965 Vanderbilt Cup Race
I shot this 8mm film footage for the you tube video TFMAN
54…..failed to note the make of car or drivers I have a slide of the old cars on the straight before the race. I turn 79 this month but memories of my days at the bridge still bring a smile????
From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton
Could be the 1909 Alco Black Beast. Bridgehampton?
From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton
Quite simply… Proud Dad here. Gram has been going to car shows with me since he was 4 years old. His observations have always been amazing. And the same goes for his photos. There’s always a camera ready to create some auto art. Well done Son.
From InstaGRAM Report: Mustang fever at the Gold Coast Cruisers Car Show
Howard, I will try to make it that day should be a very interesting
Also wanted to tell you check out a video of the first Dusenburg. It was built like a race car. Have a great day.
From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
This looks like the main straight at the Bridgehampton Race Circuit, probably around 1960 from the clothes being worn. If so, it would be at the vintage car exhibition prior to the Vanderbilt Cup race when it was the main event at the SCCA’s “Double 500” event for unlimited sports racing cars.
From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton
I will be attending the Event on July 23rd
With one guest, thanks for the invite.
From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
I and a guest plan on attending
From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
Congratulations to you on your Duesenberg being accepted to Pebble Beach .
From It's Official: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 accepted to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A fascinating treasure trove! Your website beautifully preserves Long Island’s fascinating history, offering an inspiring journey through time and architecture. Truly captivating!
From Favorite Website: OldLongIsland.com
Always fun to see an InstaGRAM article. Lots of great cars at the show. Thanks for letting me be there without spending a day in the hot sun.
From InstaGRAM Report: Mustang fever at the Gold Coast Cruisers Car Show
Sure the roof has been replaced at least once since the Weathervane has been last noticed. Somehow figure out who last did work up there?
From Corrected Mystery Foto #35 Solved: 1912 Blueprints for Motor Parkway's General Manager's Office in Garden City
1948 Hudson Pick-up Prototype
Ian Zwerdling
Two ads promoting events featuring a Hudson pick-up prototype.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
Al Velocci, you’re correct! It appears someone now has possession of the weather vane from the Manager’s rooftop.
From Corrected Mystery Foto #35 Solved: 1912 Blueprints for Motor Parkway's General Manager's Office in Garden City
The factory built Hudson prototype pick up on the on the new 1948 “Step-Down” mono-built body & chassis combination. It was used around the factory for many years and then sold to Lavigne Hudson on East Warren Ave in Detroit.
besides the Hudson factory and Lavigne, I am the 3rd owner since 1961. Hudson built pick-ups on a production basis from 1929-1947. the ‘46 & ‘47are still quite popular.
Owner: Charles Ruvolo, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
From Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
That’s a 1948 Hudson pickup truck prototype. I think the current owner is Charles Ruvolo.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
I believe the truck is a 1949 Hudson pickup prototype.
From Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
Not a windmill but a weather vane. Old age is gaining on me.
From Corrected Mystery Foto #35 Solved: 1912 Blueprints for Motor Parkway's General Manager's Office in Garden City
Love this post! On the verge of asking my son Gram if he would like to re explore the sites that initially spattered his interest in the Motor Parkway back when he was a 6 year old young boy.
From A Tour of Long Island Motor Parkway Sites
I believe it is a 1909 Vanderbilt Tucker Special with modern coachwork
I remember seeing it recently
Jerry
From Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
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