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- Presentation of the Grand Prize at New York Antique Auto Show, March 14, 1948 - Illustrator Peter Helck was photographed at the 1948 New York Antique Auto Show accepting the grand prize: a miniature replica of the Vanderbilt Cup. Helck owned "Old 16," the Locomobile that in 1908 became the first American-built car to win the Vanderbilt Cup race. Pictured behind Helck's right arm was Joe Tracy, who drove "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt.
- March 14, 1948
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Presentation of the Grand Prize at New York Antique Auto Show, March 14, 1948
Illustrator Peter Helck was photographed at the 1948 New York Antique Auto Show accepting the grand prize: a miniature replica of the Vanderbilt Cup. Helck owned "Old 16," the Locomobile that in 1908 became the first American-built car to win the Vanderbilt Cup race. Pictured behind Helck's right arm was Joe Tracy, who drove "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout in Bridgehampton Exhibition Run, June 1951 - 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.
- June 09, 1951
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout in Bridgehampton Exhibition Run, June 1951
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.
- 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.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Cranking a 1907 Locomobile Car on the Glidden Tour, 1957 - 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.
- 1957
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Cranking a 1907 Locomobile Car on the Glidden Tour, 1957
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.
- 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.
- Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout in Bridgehampton Exhibition Run, June 1951 - 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.
- June 01, 1951
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout in Bridgehampton Exhibition Run, June 1951
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. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout, circa 1951 - 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.
- circa 1951
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Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Driving 1911 Mercer Raceabout, circa 1951
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 Driving 1910 Simplex, Bridgehampton, New York, circa 1957 - 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 rare 1910 Simplex, fully restored to operating condition, was one of the finest vehicles in his collection. Simplex automobiles were among the most powerful cars of their era.
- circa 1957
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Henry Austin Clark Driving 1910 Simplex, Bridgehampton, New York, circa 1957
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 rare 1910 Simplex, fully restored to operating condition, was one of the finest vehicles in his collection. Simplex automobiles were among the most powerful cars of their era.