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Vanderbilt Cup race 1906 American road race Maurice Fabry Krug\'s Hotel photo For Sale
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Vanderbilt Cup race 1906 American road race Maurice Fabry Krug\'s Hotel photo:
$9.95
A superb and rare photograph of the VanderbiltCup race from 1906. An international event, itwas founded by William Kissam Vanderbilt II in 1904 and first held on October 8on a course set out in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. The announcementthat the race was to be held caused considerable controversy in New York,bringing a flood of legal actions in an attempt to stop the race. Thepoliticians soon jumped in, holding public hearings on the issue. Vanderbiltprevailed and the inaugural race was run over a 30.24 miles (48.7km)course of winding dirt roads through the Nassau County area. Vanderbilt put up a large cashprize hoping to encourage American manufacturers to get into racing, a sportalready well organized in Europe that was yielding many factory improvements tomotor vehicle technology. The race drew the top drivers and their vehicles fromacross the Atlantic Ocean, some of whom had competed in Europe\'s Gordon BennettCup. The first Long Island race featured seventeen vehicles and the newspaperand poster art promotion drew large crowds hoping to see an American car defeatthe mighty European vehicles. However, George Heath won the race in a Panhardand another French vehicle, a Darracq, took the Cup the next two yearsstraight. Crowd control was a problem from the start and after a spectator,Curt Gruner, was killed in 1906, the race was cancelled. Meanwhile, in France,the first Grand Prix motor racing event had been run on June 26, 1906, underthe auspices of the Automobile Club de France in Le Mans. One of thecompetitors was American Elliot Shepard, the son of Margaret Vanderbilt-Shepardand a cousin of William Kissam Vanderbilt. The non period photograph that the winner of this sale will receiveis a very nice and very rare photo that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way. Thisis your rare chance to ownthis photo, it has a nice large formatofca. 8\" x 11\" (ca. 20 x 28 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos youbuy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
All our photos are modern photos that are traditionally made from what we believe are the original negatives and are copyright protected. (Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for purposes only) No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources. All items always sent well protected in PVC clear filesand board backed envelopes. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club! First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the sale ends.
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