VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Photos of Old 16 at the 1948 Antique Auto Show from the Helck Family Collection
Old 16 was the featured vehicle at the Antique Auto Show held from March 8-14, 1948 at the 71st Regiment Armory in Manhattan. Below are never-before published photos of the event from the Helck Family Collection.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
The search for the 1948 were inspired by this flyer forwarded by Jim Hamilton of Paramus, New Jersey. Thanks Jim
Photos form the Helck Family Collection
The 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race winning team of driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge were reunited with Old 16.
The 1906 American Elimination trial winner team of driver Joe Tracy and mechanician Al Poole were united with reunited with Old 16.
From left to right: Artist and owner of Old 16 Peter Helck, George Robertson and "Daredevil Joe" Tracy.
Jerry Duryea, son of the inventor of America's first automobile, presenting the show's Grand Prize to Peter Helck with the assistance of a model.
From left to right: Vince F. Tully (founder of the Tully Automotive Group), Joe Tracy, Al Poole, future New York Mayor Vincent Impellitteri, George Robertson and Glenn Ethridge
From left to right: Joe Tracy, Al Poole, Jerry Helck and Peter Helck
The New York Times, March 9, 1948
Comments
Amazing shots. And a reminder that indoor lighting has come a long way, as well as automobiles.
I like the end of the story, the “smart new ‘48’s”. Quite collectible today.