Tag: Trucks
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Jun 29 2024
InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 2 — Chevrolet Trucks
A behind the scenes look at how Chevrolet truck advertisements from the 1950's were artistically crafted by Peter Helck.
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Apr 21 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Automotive Tests on the Motor Parkway
The Motor Parkway was used by product manufacturers and engineers to test their products under true road like conditions. Many were related to safety devices and gasoline efficiency with results reported in various trade publications.
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Jan 21 2013
Trucking Down to the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The vast majority of spectators to the Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island from 1904 to 1910 came from New York City. They utilized every mode of transportation available including; trains, automobiles, horses, trolleys and trucks which were the precursors to buses.
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Nov 24 2009
Trucks, the Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races
On Wednesday night, I will be presenting "The Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Motor Parkway and Trucks" at the Long Island Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. The presentation will be held at the Sound Beach Fire Department beginning at 7:30 PM. For more information contact Dennis Ryan at 1-631-821-4845.
