Alco Black Beast
The restored racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races and raced in the first Indy 500
Nicknamed “the Black Beast,” this was one of the most famous race cars of its era. A two-time winner of the Vanderbilt Cup, a major event in the early years of American motorsport, the car was the favorite to win the first Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911.
Related Posts
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Dec 08 2015
New England Historical Society: Harry Grant Wins the Vanderbilt Cup
The New England Historical Society has posted this profile of Harry Grant, the only driver of the Alco Black Beast.
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Aug 28 2015
Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Port Jefferson Hill Climb & This Sunday’s Four Car Shows
A sampling of the many smiles and thumbs ups from last Sunday's Port Jefferson Hill Climb is posted tonight. There will be four automotive events on Long Island this Sunday.
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Aug 26 2015
Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)
More highlights from the wonderful Port Jefferson Hill Climb held last Sunday.
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Aug 25 2015
Video: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb
Last Sunday, the Alco Black Beast and 59 other vintage automobiles took the Port Jefferson Hill Climb challenge, a tradition dating back to 1910.
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May 19 2015
Newsday: Merchant Marine Academy students show off repair skills at auto show
Scott Eidler reported on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Car Show in yesterday's Newsday. Photos of this amazing historic event will soon be posted.
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Apr 29 2015
An Invitation to Be Part of History at the US Merchant Marine Academy on Sunday, May 17, 2015
Midshipman Paul Styx, Kings Point Auto Club President, has provided the following invitation for you to participate in the Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
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Apr 15 2015
Smiles & Thumbs Ups for the Black Beast at Empire Galaxie Club’s 9th Annual Spring Breakout Cruise
The Alco Black Beast participated in last Sunday's Empire Galaxie Club's 9th Annual Spring Breakout Cruise with a demonstration and display at the "pit stop" in Riverhead..
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Apr 07 2015
Smiles & Thumbs Ups for the Black Beast at the 60th Annual Easter Vintage Car Parade in Garden City
It was a wonderful Easter parade in Garden City last Sunday as the Alco Black Beast once again generated smiles and thumbs ups.
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Jan 17 2015
A 1913 Journey to Paris in an Alco Touring Car (Updated: January 19, 2015)
Paul Macone of Concord, Massachusetts has forwarded photos and information on an Alco touring car that his grandfather chauffeured around France in 1913.
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Dec 06 2014
Saturday Search Findings: A 1907 Alco Berliet (Updated 3/3/2015)
Search: "Make and Model" submitted by Dave Greene. Posted: 12/6/2014
