The Restored Alco-6 Racer Returning to Long Island!
I am pleased to announce the restored Alco-6 Racer that is believed to have won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races will be returning to Long Island in 2009. I have purchased the car from Jean-Louis Duret of Annecy, France.
Click on these links for information and images of the car.
-The Alco-6 Racer in Brussels, December 2008
-The #8 Alco in the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
-The #18 Alco in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
-Harry Grant: Driver of the Alco
-The American Locomotive Company
VanderbiltCupRaces.com will be providing future updates on the status of the car and plans for special events and exhibits.
Comments
Howard, Congratulations. I know it was a big thrill for you. Cuz
Congratulations, I am sure it is a dream come true for you. I recall when the car was first restored being driven into the pre war HCCA Fairfield County Region car show at Ridgefield , Ct. You could here it coming when it was still 1/4 mile away!
Howard, That is big news. That will be great for you and long island. Congratulations. Joe
Howard: Great news and congrats. Tom
Howard, Congratulations! seeing you sitting in your “new” racer, patiently waiting until the flag drops makes me feel good. I can’t wait to see and hear it. Jerry
Hi Howard, Congratulations are in order and if anyone should have the car it should be you knowing your intense interest in anything Vanderbilt Cup! I have had a number of big old chaindriven cars through the years and still have a 1910 Simplex, so just contact me if any help is needed!
Regards, Walter McCarthy
Excellent news! Now you just need a proper outfit to wear behind the wheel and a mechanician to whisper into your ear, as they did to Caesar during his triumph, “Remember, you are mortal.”
Your positive vibes are much appreciated. I can not wait for the car to arrive in January.
Howard
Awesome!
Howard:
Congratulations on your purchase of Alco #6.
You have renewed my interest in holding the Dead Horse Hill Climb again. If I can pull it off, I would love to see your car there. I would like to talk to you about it personally. I would appreciate your phone number. Mine is 508-888-3103 Thanks. Jack Wegman Cape Cod
Jack:
It was a pleasure speaking with you. Best of luck developing this event.I will help as much as possible.
Enjoy,
Howard