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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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Forgot to answer the lodge was built in 1909
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
Originally the Great Neck toll lodge looking East along the LIMP/ now Great Neck South HS jogging path.
Taken by Ron Ridolf in the 70’s before the 80’s and later expansions. I’ll guess the berm was from removal of the bridge embankment and provide privacy to the home.
From Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Former Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success in 1981
Fantastic detective work.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Lost East Wing of the Long Island Aviation Country Club
East and West wings makes up for most of this home, very cool. 2 Ranch Style Homes connected together. Wonder if the current owners realize the back story of the home?
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Howard Kroplick
Great minds think alike!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Lost East Wing of the Long Island Aviation Country Club
Nice work Howard & Al. Any idea if the current owner knows the history of the structure?
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Howard Kroplick
I am going to send the owner documentation and images of the Long Island Aviation Country Club.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Lost East Wing of the Long Island Aviation Country Club
Howard, how long did the Chrysler take for the award wining restoration.
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Howard Kroplick
The restoration began in February 2013 and was completed in August 2014 (18 months).
From Video of the Week: Tucker Torpedo by Ida Automotive
Love watching the process… so exciting!!
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
Was it metallic paint? It’s hard to tell from the lighting.
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Howard Kroplick
Not sure. I will check with Rob Ida.
From Tucker 1044 Conservation Report I: The Original Andante Green Uncovered
http://www.oldlongisland.com is a great site, but he hasn’t made a post since July and there is no back and forth discussions on anything really on the site. We have more back and forth on this post then they have all year! Monica’s book is great but the site isn’t really on the same level. We can have posts, discuss it, explore it, trespass, and have Sam III come bail us out of prison! This is a great group that would produce alot of discussion and education.
From Update: Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Long Island Estate of Virginia "Birdie" Graham Fair Vanderbilt
I don’t think i would have had the courage to push that 70 year old engine even on a Dyno. Will definitely try to make the presentation at Ida’s facility.
From Road and Track & Jalopnik: Watch a Barn-Find Tucker Lay Numbers on a Dyno
Well done Howard !!
From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with National Awards By The Antique Automobile Club of America
I would have to say that the driver looks like Harry Grant.
From Mystery Foto #50 Solved: Harry Grant at the 1914 Indy 500 Race
Thanks, Howard. Horrors! Those are the bastards that destroy perfectly good old cars! Hate ‘em. Sam (the purist), III
From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with National Awards By The Antique Automobile Club of America
May have mentioned this before, but I came across this site without intention. The 1926 aerials are amazingly clear. Suffolk County has a similar website, but I think your already aware of this; Howard. From what I noticed, other subscribers here are enjoying the site!
From Favorite Website: MyNassauProperty.com- 1926 and 1950 Aerials of Nassau County
Running out of time for research so I’ll guess !909 & !910 VCR winner Harry Grant at the Elgin National Trophy Race, August, 1913, driving an Isotta.
From Mystery Foto #50 Solved: Harry Grant at the 1914 Indy 500 Race
Mystery Foto #50….I want to call the driver Johnny Aitken and his claim to fame was that he started in 41 races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the most starts of any driver in the track’s history.
Going out on a limb and calling the car a Peugeot. I can’t document it though.
From Mystery Foto #50 Solved: Harry Grant at the 1914 Indy 500 Race
I am sorely puzzled - I gather #1044 is getting a ground-up full restoration, not merely a repaint. I thought she was in good shape. Care to elucidate? Sam, III
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Howard Kroplick I
Sam, a full concours restoration would likely take 2-3 years. Ida Automotive and the Tucker Team will have nine months in Phase I of the restoration to repair, repaint and restore as much as possible. Based on the final condition and after driving and showing it in the summer and fall of 2018, I will decide if there needs to be a Phase II.
From Video of the Week: Tucker Torpedo by Ida Automotive
Looks promising. I’ll try it when I have a chance! Thanx!
From Favorite Website: MyNassauProperty.com- 1926 and 1950 Aerials of Nassau County
Yee-hah! You worked hard to get here, Howard! But - there has to be a but - what might the “modified community” and Ridler Award be, please? Sam, III
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Howard Kroplick I
The highest award given to modified custom automobiles:
Don Ridler was the first professional promoter hired by the MHRA to assist them with the fledgling Autorama in the Fifties. With Don’s creativity and professional approach in promoting, Autorama was able to grow tremendously and eventually move to its present home at Cobo Center in 1961. In 1963, Autorama decided to honor Don Ridler, who had prematurely passed away, with an award given in his name.
Originally, the award was given to the Best Vehicle shown for the first time. Over the last fifty plus years, the award has evolved to better conform to new ideas, changing designs and concepts. Today it emphasizes creativity, engineering and quality workmanship. Anyone building a vehicle for Ridler competition should post these words on their garage wall. The vehicle that best represents those three areas will win the Ridler Award.
https://autorama.com/awards/ridler-award/
From 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored with National Awards By The Antique Automobile Club of America
My original MP Panel idea was to extract an overlay of all the pix and maps relating to the LIMP and post it with a key to (or copy of) the current Hagstrom’s. Langenschweidt was amenable to some such arrangement. A later finesse (when such became available - my, how OLD is all this?) was to have added GPS points. Is there any interest in continuing with this notion? Sam, III
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Howard Kroplick I
Sam , I believe Wayne Consolla’s Google Map of the Motor Parkway provides one type of overlay:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=40.77848579025074%2C-73.45081299999998&spn=0.11244%2C0.264187&dg=feature&msa=0&mid=1b9GM_MA5G3EiZ7GyUDHjSTmwffM&z=12
From Favorite Website: MyNassauProperty.com- 1926 and 1950 Aerials of Nassau County
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