This seven-minute film documents the four- mile ride of the Alco "Black Beast" at the Nassau County Executive's 1st Annual Cruise to the Show Parade held on August 15, 2010. The "Black Beast" was the lead car of over 500 vintage and classic cars that participated. It covered the four-mile course from Garden City to East Meadow in less than 8 minutes, an average over 30 mph in first and second gear.
Winner of the 1909 & 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races
Mechanician for the Alco Black Beast- winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races
First two-time winner of the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1909 and 1910)
The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
Comments
Looks like great fun to me. I always enjoy driving antique cars much more than modern iron. If you can’t drive it, why have it!
Hi Bill:
It was great fun!!
Howard