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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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Looks like a modified ‘70s Pontiac Grand Prix or Chevy Monte Carlo but all searches went dry. I was confident the two phones on the dash would easily give it away, especially if the car appeared in a movie. Looking forward to learn how this vehicle was located on the web.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
Frank, dotted line [-o-o-o-] and scissors (or expansion) gate [XXXX] refer to the 1914 plan, where I marked it as “XXXX” on this excerpt. I can’t see any such on the 1938 photo; what I do see are barrier posts and rails. The arrow shows that something moved away from the box to a post across the inbound{?} (outer) lane. I’m thinking now that that may have designated a padlocked chain across the lane. Why a chain (or whatever) on one side and the familiar “turn” pike-cum-swinging gate on the other eludes me. Sam, III
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
The second pic is unusual, only one person is looking at the Y Job!
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Howard Kroplick
Several of my photos were a special sneak preview of the exhibit.
From Audrain Exhibit Concept Car #1: The 1938 Buick Y-Job: The First Concept Car
Was the Motor Parkway/Union Turnpike shift part of an overall expansion of the roadways in Brooklyn and Queens. The attached NY Times article of July, 1930 might indicate such.
From The Expansion of Union Turnpike and the Relocation of the Motor Parkway East of Winchester Boulevard
Sam, not sure which dotted line but if it’s the line just south of the traffic divider, in the middle of the LIMP entrance between the stalls, that could be the flagpole.
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/the_motor_parkway_western_terminus_in_fresh_meadows_curca_1938
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Mystery car #33 is a 1963 Buick Riviera customized by ‘Barris Bro’s. Kustoms’ and named the “Villa Riviera”. It was repainted white and used in the 1964 movie ‘For Those Who Think Young’ featuring Nancy Sinatra and James Darren.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
Oh, my! I was thinking pre-closure and the aerial is post-closure. Sorry ‘bout that. The kiosk is shown on the 06 Feb 2009 blog post, “The Opening of the Motor Parkway Bike Path- July 9, 1938”. Sam, III
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
1967 Olds Toronado.
Used in CBS series Mannix Season 1 1967-68, (Sat 10 pm time slot).
Made by Roger Baris custom care shop.
Very cool car in its day. Hide-a-way headlights& front wheel drive .
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
It makes perfect sense. The stalls on both sides of the terminus where placed to park vehicles carrying bicycles. That places this aerial’s date close to July 9, 1938, the official day the bike path opened. I’m guessing the “No through traffic” sign was placed on the gate just north of the booth, or both. That must’ve been an eyesore for Willie K having tried to ride out the unexpected depression collapse. What bad timing! Thanks Al
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Sam, I should have made it clearer, the stall are for bicyclists who arrive by automobile. A booth, which was manned, was erected in the middle of the Parkway ROW just south of Nassau Blvd. Its not clear if one could rent a bike at that point or it was there to stop any automobiles from entering. Perhaps both, Moses made sure the Parkway ROW in Queens would never be used as an automobile road again.
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Car was called “Villa Riviera”,and was in “Those Who Think Young”.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
That’s the “Villa Riviera” which started out life as a 1963 Buick Riviera before it was customized by famous custom car builder George Barris. It had a starring role in the movie “For Those Who Think Young” with James Darren and Nancy Sinatra. It also appeared in the Perry Mason TV show. I think the current owner is Jeffrey B. Goldstein of Warwick, RI. I’m attaching 2 photos from the movie and one from TV.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
I believe the car is a series 1 Riviera (1963-65). Don’t know what film it was in or what it was called,but I would bet it was created by George Barris.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
Further to my immed. comment, why would anyone want to leave bikes at the Western Terminus? Also, what is the chain or dotted line [-o-o-o-] all about in the lane opposite the “turn” pike, by the box? Might that have been a scissors gate [XXXX]? Sam, III
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Al, far be it for me to quiz you but I REALLY would like to know how you know about those bicycle stalls (it isn’t 01 Apr). Sam, III
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Interesting…At least see a path on the 1938 aerial, but more so on the 1927 map. Thinking where Pine was became part of the LIMP ROW. Fairly sure there’s boundary posts in line here on the west side along the property lines?
From Kleiner's Kolumn: Investigating a Lost Road in Bethpage
This is a 63 Buick villa owned by Jeff and Ginny Goldstein that was customized
by george barris and was purchased at an auction.
Ron Ridolph
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
Frank, Regarding the parking stalls, they were for bicyclists. Al
From Malverne Treasure #5: Survey of "Toll Box" and Entrance/Exit Lanes at Rocky Hill Road (April 1914)
Howard
This Beautiful Custom 1963 Buick Riviera known as the “Villa Riviera” was created by the famous George Barris. The car was given to Barris by Buick to see what he could do with it, the result as you can see is a beautiful custom. The car was extended 6 inches in the front and 5 in the back, and the roof cut. Over the years the car was sold to different owners and was repainted at least 5 different times in different colors before being restored to Candy Apple Red, it started its custom life painted White. it appeared in the James Darren 1964 movie “For Those Who Think Young” afterward Darren used the car for his personal use. it also appeared in Perry Mason and Bullocks TV show. there are detailed interesting articles on the web on “Kustomrama” and “carkulturedeluxe”. the current owner having done a prior Riviera restoration restored the car to its current state, preserving a piece of Riviera history.
Buick On
Marty Jablonski
Director Long Island Buick Club
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
The car is 1963 Buick Barris Kustom Villa Riviera
A 1963 Buick Riviera customize by George Barris the famed Hollywood customizer.
Was on display at The Greenwich (CT.) Concours d’ Elegance June 1, 2019.
Howard was at the event with his blue ribbon award winning (of course) Tucker.
From Mystery Auto #33 Solved: George Barris' 1963 Buick Villa Riviera
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