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  • New Series Long Island Auto Manufacturers & Body Builders #1:Bell & Post Motors of Farmingdale
    Jan 31 2015

    New Series Long Island Auto Manufacturers & Body Builders #1:Bell & Post Motors of Farmingdale

    With the advent of the automobile in the early 20th century, Long Island was not only the location for the first international road race in the United States but the home for several of the first automobile manufacturers and coachbuilders.

  • Saturday Search Findings: Walter Chrysler’s Chrysler Fire Truck (Updated: 12/25/14)
    Dec 06 2014

    Saturday Search Findings: Walter Chrysler’s Chrysler Fire Truck (Updated: 12/25/14)

    Search:The 1927 Chrysler fire truck donated by Walter P. Chrysler. Submitted by Ed Jutson. Posted on 12/19/2014.



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May 19 2026 Looks like the planets are aligned for me. I will be in New York and look forward to seeing you.

May 18 2026 The 31 town car was obviously built first, and the 37 came later. There were two other Chrysler family cars as well - both…

May 17 2026 Interesting there was a ‘31 Chrysler Town car that Mr. & Mrs. Chrysler used until the ‘37 Chrysler Town car?

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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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