Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thank you for Sharing your Duesenberg at the Old Westbury Gardens show and your cars at many Long Island Shows.

From Automotive Shows & Events - June, 2026

Sam, I live in the Compass Point community in Leland just west of Wilmington.  The items are in an area probably used during construction between 74/76 and our east gate on Compass Points East Wynd, west of the road.  Glad you enjoyed my post.  Thanks. 

From UPDATE Kleiner's Korner: Real Estate Transactions Near the Motor Parkway in March, 1926

That’s an illustration by Peter Helck. I belive it was part of a series that Helck did in 1944 for Esquire Magazine and alsowas included in his hardcover book entitled “The Checkered Flag” in 1961. It shows one method of an attempt to contol the crowds and prevent them from delaying the start of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race as hoses were connected from the pit area and the unruly spectators were sprayed, possibly by the “Irish Brigade”.

From Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved: A Peter Helck Illustration of a Vanderbilt Cup Race

It was an honor to have Joey have Meredith Jaffe’s 1963 Avanti and our 1979 Avanti II be called to the red carpet. Great show for a great cause. Well done Mike and Peconic Bay Region. JeRita

From The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline attends the 2nd Annual Spring Dust Off & Blessing of the Cars in Riverhead

Howard, Roz and crew congratulations on your well deserved trophy. Looking forward to seeing you soon JeRita

From Highlights From the 2026 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

This amazing illustration, at near photo quality, has it located at the grandstand in Levittown (Island Trees), during the 1908-1910 Vanderbilt races. An amazing find! Please identify the sketcher!!

From Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved: A Peter Helck Illustration of a Vanderbilt Cup Race

Hi Art,  If some would like more on the Intercollegiate/Old Westbury Golf Course . I wrote an article about that course which was published in the Feb, 9, 2024 issue of the Garden City News, One thing that I was unable to discover why it was renamed a geographically challenging Old Westbury Golf Course.

From UPDATE Kleiner's Korner: Real Estate Transactions Near the Motor Parkway in March, 1926

Hi liked your article about 1926 sale of land, and the half hollow hill land

Question at the end you have a little bit about NC
I was wondering where is this rabbit hole location
I’m living in Wilmington NC now and wondering where you location you are talking about
Sam c

From UPDATE Kleiner's Korner: Real Estate Transactions Near the Motor Parkway in March, 1926

As always, great research! After seeing the info about a future Gas Station at Wheeler Rd & Motor Pkwy, I still have an image from the Arcadia Book - Around Central Islip, authored by Sr Francis Anne Pulling ( she was a Nun and a very accomplished historian. Many of her photos are in various Long Island History Books, Arcadia Publishing ) The image I saved is a Dodge Gas & Repair Station, at Wheeler Rd & Motor Pkwy. The owner was Robert Wohlfarth, he & his wife Helga are listed here in the 1930,40 & 50 censuses. Below is the photo ( they may’ve lived in the home next door ) Then a 1947 & 1962 aerial. There looks to be 2 buildings at the NW corner, more specifically at Bridge Rd. Which is near & parallel with the parkway. As time went on, Bridge Rd became segmented. As is presently.

From Kleiner's Korner: March, 1926 - A Hundred Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

The woman is none other than Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, daughter of Willie K.
Father Willie K. - well you know the connection.
She passed away at age 107 in 2011
The breed is a Silky Terrier of which Consuelo helped gain official recognition from the American Kennel Club in 1959. 
The dog’s name is Chips.
Connection to me: Consuelo once owned Ninon, a Bichon Frise .  I owned a Bichon Frise for 16 years which was from a litter of very prestigious show dogs.  Unfortunately for the breeder, my dog Nikki, was the runt of the litter and could not be used for show purposes.  But her loss was our gain as we got to enjoy Nikki for many, many years!

From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved: Willie K Jr's Daughter Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl and Her Dog 'Chips'

Thank you so much Howard for posting this information on the Rescue Vixens. You are the best!

From Meet the Rescue Vixens Car Club and Animal Rescue

That’s Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl (1903-2011), daughter of Willie K. the founder of the Vanderbilt Cup Race.She was a noted dog breeder with a devotion to terriers. She helped get Silky Terriers recognized by the AKC as a distinct breed so I assume the dog in the photo is a Silky Terrier.

From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved: Willie K Jr's Daughter Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl and Her Dog 'Chips'

Thank you Howard for bringing the Black Beast to the East Williston car show The car was a big hit Everyone had a great day

From InstaGRAM Report: The Black Beast at the East Williston car show

I recall seeing this concept design in a car magazine as a kid in the 1960"s. It’s a Tucker by Alex Tremulis. The Logo on the ‘B” pillar was a neat touch that left a lasting impression.

From Mystery Friday Foto #21 Solved: The Tucker Talisman Concept

I can afford the $20,000.00 for remaining 40 plus acres not used for the Parkway POW, today.

From Kleiner's Korner: March, 1926 - A Hundred Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

This would be Alex Tremulis’ 1963 rendering of what he recalled the1952 Tucker Talisman could have looked like if they had a chance. It has often been misrepresented that Tremulis actually drew this in 1952, but that is not the case. He called it the “1963 Tucker Tremulis Talisman” paying homage to the 1948 Tucker Talisman concept of using the 275 horsepower version of the Franklin 0-335 engine as modified by Carl Doman. That engine was deemed too excessive for the Tucker 48 and was dropped in favor of the standard 166 horsepower version that was used throughout the 50 pre-production run of Tuckers.

It often gets compared to the 1971 Buick Riviera, which itself was styled in tribute to the art deco masterpiece 1937 Delage Aerosport Coupe.

Tremulis was looking to produce a car capable of 200 miles per hour and calculated that based on its Frontal Projected Area (FPA) and coefficient of drag (c/d), its engine would need at least 419 horsepower (chart attached), within range of the factory-built NASCAR engines producing 425 horsepower in 1963.

Alex Tremulis has several connections to Howard and Roz’s collection: He was the Chief Stylist for the Tucker 48 and helped complete Tucker #1044. He was Chief Stylist at Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, though not at the same time that the 1930 Duesenberg J Berline by Murphy was built. He also was partners with Vince Gardner in building the body for Tremulis’ Gyronaut X-1 (photo attached, Gardner on the left, Tremulis center) which became the “World’s Fastest Motorcycle” in 1966 at 245.667 miles per hour. Tremulis and Gardner also produced a rear spoiler as well as a removable hardtop for the the 1965 Ford Mustang. Gardner designed and then saved the Ford Mustang III two-seat Mustang in the collection. Oh, and I’m pretty sure at some point Alex had a Domino’s pizza delivered, though, alas, probably not in the Aerocar!

From Mystery Friday Foto #21 Solved: The Tucker Talisman Concept

This is a design for a 1952 Tucker Talisman concept car.Designer: The vehicle was created by automotive designer Alex Tremulis.
Concept: It was designed as a sportier, two-door version of the original Tucker sedan, sometimes referred to as a “revival” concept.Features: The design featured rocket-age styling elements, a wraparound rear hatch, and was proposed to have a mid-mounted engine.Status:
The Talisman remained a concept and never went into production.
Conection to the Kroplick Tucker as this may have been the next design for the Tucker Automobile.

From Mystery Friday Foto #21 Solved: The Tucker Talisman Concept

Art, Thanks for giving me something to do on this cold, rainy and dreary day. Regarding the Klein purchase, the property was located on the south side of today’s Ruland Rd. between Republic Rd, and Wellwood Ave. It consisted of some 42 plus acres when the Parkway acquired it from George Haab paying him $13,870.00. In Feb. 1926 Catherine and Harry Klein purchased the remaining 40 plus acres not used for the Parkway ROW paying $20,000.00. The broker in the sale was J, Haverkamp

From Kleiner's Korner: March, 1926 - A Hundred Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Art - I always enjoy reading the interesting articles and information that you dig up from the past. I’ll take 100 “High Class” acres at $850 per acre.

From Kleiner's Korner: March, 1926 - A Hundred Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Great Weather, Great Turnout! Howard, do you have room in your awards display case?

From InstaGRAM Report: The Black Beast at the East Williston car show