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- Cover of an Official Program and Score-Card for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race - This is the Official Program for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race held on Long Island, New York. George Robertson won the race in an American-built vehicle, "Old 16," a 1906 Locomobile.
- October 24, 1908
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Cover of an Official Program and Score-Card for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This is the Official Program for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race held on Long Island, New York. George Robertson won the race in an American-built vehicle, "Old 16," a 1906 Locomobile.
- Locomobile Old 16 Race Car on Racetrack with Driver and Mechanic, 1906-1908 - This racing car set the fastest 1906 Vanderbilt Cup lap, but finished in tenth place. In 1908, shod with improved tires, the Locomobile thundered to victory. "Old 16," as it was known afterward, was the first American car to win a major international road race. In this photograph, the driver and mechanic wear protective cloth face masks, goggles, and leather helmets.
- 1906-1908
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Locomobile Old 16 Race Car on Racetrack with Driver and Mechanic, 1906-1908
This racing car set the fastest 1906 Vanderbilt Cup lap, but finished in tenth place. In 1908, shod with improved tires, the Locomobile thundered to victory. "Old 16," as it was known afterward, was the first American car to win a major international road race. In this photograph, the driver and mechanic wear protective cloth face masks, goggles, and leather helmets.
- Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905 - Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
- circa 1905
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Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905
Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
- 1906 Locomobile "Old 16" Race Car - In 1908, driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge took this car to victory in the Vanderbilt Cup, America's first great automobile race. It marked the first time an American-built car won a major international road-circuit race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- 1906
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1906 Locomobile "Old 16" Race Car
In 1908, driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge took this car to victory in the Vanderbilt Cup, America's first great automobile race. It marked the first time an American-built car won a major international road-circuit race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- 1906 Locomobile "Old 16" in Vanderbilt Cup Race, Long Island Parkway, October 24, 1908 - Driver George Robertson and riding mechanic Glenn Ethridge won the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup with a 1906 Locomobile. It was the first American-built car to win America's first great automobile race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- October 24, 1908
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1906 Locomobile "Old 16" in Vanderbilt Cup Race, Long Island Parkway, October 24, 1908
Driver George Robertson and riding mechanic Glenn Ethridge won the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup with a 1906 Locomobile. It was the first American-built car to win America's first great automobile race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- Official Program and Score-Card of the Elimination Trial of the American Team in the Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1906 - This program contains a map, scorecard, and photographs of the entrants in the 1906 American Elimination Trial for the Vanderbilt Cup. The contest determined which five American-built automobiles would compete against the Europeans. The course layout was identical to the one used for the international event held a few weeks later.
- September 22, 1906
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Official Program and Score-Card of the Elimination Trial of the American Team in the Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1906
This program contains a map, scorecard, and photographs of the entrants in the 1906 American Elimination Trial for the Vanderbilt Cup. The contest determined which five American-built automobiles would compete against the Europeans. The course layout was identical to the one used for the international event held a few weeks later.
- Helmet Used by George Robertson in 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race - New York-born George Robertson wore this simple cloth cap when he won the Vanderbilt Cup in 1908. Established in 1904, the Vanderbilt Cup was the first important racing prize in the United States, and Robertson's car, "Old 16" built by Connecticut-based Locomobile, was the first American-made automobile to claim it.
- circa 1908
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Helmet Used by George Robertson in 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
New York-born George Robertson wore this simple cloth cap when he won the Vanderbilt Cup in 1908. Established in 1904, the Vanderbilt Cup was the first important racing prize in the United States, and Robertson's car, "Old 16" built by Connecticut-based Locomobile, was the first American-made automobile to claim it.
- "Motor" Magazine for November 1908 - This issue of <em>Motor</em> magazine highlighted the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race. Automobiles raced over twenty-three miles of roads on Long Island, New York. This was the first year that an American automobile, "Old 16," a Locomobile, would win.
- 1908
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"Motor" Magazine for November 1908
This issue of Motor magazine highlighted the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race. Automobiles raced over twenty-three miles of roads on Long Island, New York. This was the first year that an American automobile, "Old 16," a Locomobile, would win.
- Paperweight Commemorating the 1908 Victory of the Locomobile Company at the Vanderbilt Cup Races - The Vanderbilt Cup, held from 1904 to 1916, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. European-built cars dominated the competition until 1908, when Connecticut-built Locomobile "Old 16" won with driver George Robertson. The victory was a milestone for America's automotive industry, proving that cars manufactured in the United States were every bit as good as their foreign rivals.
- 1908
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Paperweight Commemorating the 1908 Victory of the Locomobile Company at the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The Vanderbilt Cup, held from 1904 to 1916, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. European-built cars dominated the competition until 1908, when Connecticut-built Locomobile "Old 16" won with driver George Robertson. The victory was a milestone for America's automotive industry, proving that cars manufactured in the United States were every bit as good as their foreign rivals.