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- Finley R. Porter and Ralph Stein in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, July 1952 - Finley R. Porter and Ralph Stein visited the Long Island Automotive Museum in July 1952. They posed for a photo in the 1911 Mercer Raceabout owned by museum founder Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Porter, former Mercer chief engineer, designed the Raceabout. Stein helped draw and write the <em>Popeye</em> comic strip, and he authored several books about cars.
- July 25, 1952
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Finley R. Porter and Ralph Stein in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, July 1952
Finley R. Porter and Ralph Stein visited the Long Island Automotive Museum in July 1952. They posed for a photo in the 1911 Mercer Raceabout owned by museum founder Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Porter, former Mercer chief engineer, designed the Raceabout. Stein helped draw and write the Popeye comic strip, and he authored several books about cars.
- 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow in the Long Island Automotive Museum, August 1950 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime, including a 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow. The model wowed crowds at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Clark displayed many vehicles in his Long Island Automotive Museum, operated from 1948 to 1980. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs.
- August 01, 1950
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1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow in the Long Island Automotive Museum, August 1950
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime, including a 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow. The model wowed crowds at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Clark displayed many vehicles in his Long Island Automotive Museum, operated from 1948 to 1980. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs.
- Invoice for Restoration Work on a 1917 Brewster Town Car, 1951 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. Clark's vehicle collection included a 1917 Brewster Town Car. Brewster & Company had built elegant horse-drawn carriages since the early 1800s. The firm produced its first automobiles in 1915.
- 04 February 1951-15 March 1951
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Invoice for Restoration Work on a 1917 Brewster Town Car, 1951
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. Clark's vehicle collection included a 1917 Brewster Town Car. Brewster & Company had built elegant horse-drawn carriages since the early 1800s. The firm produced its first automobiles in 1915.
- Mr. & Mrs. Henry Austin Clark, Jr. in 1910 Buick Model 10 at Long Island Automotive Museum, June 29, 1956 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1910 Buick Model 10 Toy Tonneau was restored by Charles Chayne, chief engineer at Buick from 1936 to 1951.
- June 29, 1956
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Mr. & Mrs. Henry Austin Clark, Jr. in 1910 Buick Model 10 at Long Island Automotive Museum, June 29, 1956
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1910 Buick Model 10 Toy Tonneau was restored by Charles Chayne, chief engineer at Buick from 1936 to 1951.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. with 1910 Buick Model 10 at Long Island Automotive Museum, June 29, 1956 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1910 Buick Model 10 Toy Tonneau was restored by Charles Chayne, chief engineer at Buick from 1936 to 1951.
- June 29, 1956
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. with 1910 Buick Model 10 at Long Island Automotive Museum, June 29, 1956
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1910 Buick Model 10 Toy Tonneau was restored by Charles Chayne, chief engineer at Buick from 1936 to 1951.
- 1917 Brewster Town Car, circa 1951 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. Clark's vehicle collection included a 1917 Brewster Town Car. Brewster & Company had built elegant horse-drawn carriages since the early 1800s. The firm produced its first automobiles in 1915.
- circa 1951
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1917 Brewster Town Car, circa 1951
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. He also assembled an impressive library of books, journals, trade literature, and photographs. Clark's vehicle collection included a 1917 Brewster Town Car. Brewster & Company had built elegant horse-drawn carriages since the early 1800s. The firm produced its first automobiles in 1915.
- Garage at Long Island Automotive Museum, July 4, 1960 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., purchased his first vintage automobile while in college. By the late 1970s he'd collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which Clark operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark also collected hundreds of thousands of photographs, publications and advertisements related to automotive history.
- July 04, 1960
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Garage at Long Island Automotive Museum, July 4, 1960
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., purchased his first vintage automobile while in college. By the late 1970s he'd collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which Clark operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark also collected hundreds of thousands of photographs, publications and advertisements related to automotive history.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. with Visitors in 1921 Autocar Rubberneck Bus at Long Island Automotive Museum, circa 1962 - Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1921 Autocar Rubberneck Bus was a highlight. When the bus wasn't carrying visitors around the complex, it was promoting the museum in parades and at special events.
- circa 1962
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. with Visitors in 1921 Autocar Rubberneck Bus at Long Island Automotive Museum, circa 1962
Henry Austin Clark, Jr., collected more than 200 cars, trucks and firefighting vehicles throughout his lifetime. Many were displayed in the Long Island Automotive Museum, which he operated from 1948 to 1980. Clark's 1921 Autocar Rubberneck Bus was a highlight. When the bus wasn't carrying visitors around the complex, it was promoting the museum in parades and at special events.
- Finley R. Porter in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, July 1952 - The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout, designed by Finley R. Porter, was the high-performance sports car of its day. It could top 90 miles per hour. This 1911 example belonged to Henry Austin Clark, Jr., the foremost automotive collector and historian of his day. Clark acquired the Raceabout in 1949, and it remained in his family for the next 65 years.
- July 25, 1952
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Finley R. Porter in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, July 1952
The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout, designed by Finley R. Porter, was the high-performance sports car of its day. It could top 90 miles per hour. This 1911 example belonged to Henry Austin Clark, Jr., the foremost automotive collector and historian of his day. Clark acquired the Raceabout in 1949, and it remained in his family for the next 65 years.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, circa 1968 - The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout, designed by Finley R. Porter, was the high-performance sports car of its day. It could top 90 miles per hour. This 1911 example belonged to Henry Austin Clark, Jr., the foremost automotive collector and historian of his day. Clark acquired the Raceabout in 1949, and it remained in his family for the next 65 years.
- circa 1968
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. in 1911 Mercer Raceabout at Long Island Automotive Museum, Southampton, New York, circa 1968
The Mercer Type 35 Raceabout, designed by Finley R. Porter, was the high-performance sports car of its day. It could top 90 miles per hour. This 1911 example belonged to Henry Austin Clark, Jr., the foremost automotive collector and historian of his day. Clark acquired the Raceabout in 1949, and it remained in his family for the next 65 years.