Dec 30 2017

The Top Twenty-Five 2017 Posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com


In celebration of the upcoming New Year and the 318 posts (6.1 per week) placed on the website this year, here's a list of my top 25 posts placed on VanderbiltCupRaces.com in 2017.
   
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2018!
 
Enjoy,
   
Howard Kroplick


Howard Kroplick

 Howard Kroplick Honored with the 2017 George Barris Cup at the Nassau County Cruise to the Show
 


Vanderbilt Cup Races

Car vs. America- The Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode


 The Amazing Six Degrees of Separation Between Driver Herb Lytle and Howard Kroplick

The Hunt for the Treasures of Virginia “Birdie” Vanderbilt’s Estate in Brookville

Jalopnik: America’s First Great Car Race Happened On Roads People Still Use Every Day

Hemmings: Ronkonkoma: the never-was speedway that could have brought Indianapolis-scale racing to LI

VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Planned Hempstead Plains Motor Parkway Speedway

History Channel: The Alco Black Beast in “Cars That Built America: Part I”


Helck Family Collection: George Robertson’s Eyewitness Account of Lindbergh’s Journey to History

Vanderbilt Cup Races Featured at the 2017 New York International Auto Show


Long Island Motor Parkway

VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne

 Newsday LI Life Cover Article: “Treasure box’ sheds light on history of Motor Parkway

Mystery Foto #33 Solved: The World’s Largest Map of Long Island Located at Mepham High School

When Walter T. Shirley Was Selling the “Former Vanderbilt Estate” in Ronkonkoma

Renovations to the Wheatley Hills Golf Club Uncover the Motor Parkway in East Williston

Sam & Dave’s Excellent “Lost” Motor Parkway Adventure III: The Eastern Terminus of the Motor Parkway

Motor Parkway Pavement Rediscovered in Albertson/Williston Park


Tucker 1044

VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Tucker 1044 at the RM Sotheby’s Auction in Scottsdale
 

From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044

Documenting 1947 New York Region Tucker Sales and Dealerships
 

Profile Series: 1947 Tucker ‘48 Prototype (Tin Goose)

Tucker 1044 Honored with the “Wayne Carini Award” at the Hemmings Concours d’Elegance


Chrysler's Chrysler

 1937 Chrysler’s Chrysler Honored with National Awards By The Antique Automobile Club of America
 

Chrysler’s Chrysler a Hit at the 2017 Hershey AACA Meet


1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car

1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car Awarded First Place by Young Judges at the Boca Raton Concours



Comments

Dec 31 2017 Phil Kneer 8:58 AM

HAPPY (and most of all ) HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Thanks again for your passionate support of Long Island’s automotive history.

Dec 31 2017 Roger Price 11:13 AM

Howard,
Thanks for the memories.  We wish you and your family a Happy & Healthy 2018.
Sheila & Roger

Dec 31 2017 Mitch Hackett 12:16 PM

Thanks for all your hard work Howard!  Mitch Hackett

Dec 31 2017 S. Berliner, III 4:12 PM

I had documented the “Pavement Rediscovered in Albertson/Williston Park” long ago but now can’t locate same - sorry; I’ll keep looking.  No matter - this is an excellent excuse to wish all LIMPers a happy and healthy New Year!  Sam, III

Dec 31 2017 Scott & Vicki Alexander 5:34 PM

Howard,
  Thank you for a wonderful year of reading and fun. Your “Open House” was an amazing event. We wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Dec 31 2017 Joseph DeBono 5:46 PM

A Great Motor Parkwayear !!!!

Jan 01 2018 Joseph Indusi 3:25 PM

Thanks for all you do for this hobby and special thanks for saving Chrysler’s Chrysler.

Jan 02 2018 Ted 12:34 AM

Better late than never,Happy New Year and the best of health. Keep the memories and history going as always.

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