From the Simeone Foundation: A Peter Helck Sketch of Two Vanderbilt Cup Race Winners
Last year, I was honored to receive a personal tour of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia by the renowned Dr. Fred Simeone. Hanging on his library wall, I discovered this Vanderbilt Cup Race masterpiece drawn by the wonderful Peter Helck.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
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Dr. Fred Simeone (left) and Howard Kroplick
Caption: Tazio Nuvolari, in No.8, a 370 H.P. Alfa Romeo, won the Vanderbilt Cup Race in 1936 at an average speed of 65 MPH.
Caption: George Robertson, in No.16, a 90 H.P. Locomobile, won the Vanderbilt Cup Race at an average speed of 64 MPH
This sketch was orginally given to George Robertson from Peter Helck.
Comments
Howard, thank you! Never seen this drawing of my Grandfather George. Will try and visit the museum Best wishes, Peter
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Howard Kroplick
Peter, Dr. Simeone would be thrilled to meet you. I suggest calling the museum in advance of the visit.
Funny, in the late ‘60s car buffs were bragging about achieving 400hp under the hood. These guys were already doing it in the late ‘30s. I’m guessing WWII and the Korean war slowed up progress
The Simeone Foundation Museum is an amazing place, as is the attitude behind it. Having a collection like that, and helping people both enjoy and learn from it, is special.