The Vanderbilt Museum has honored William K. Vanderbilt II’s automotive and racing legacy by hosting classic-car shows on its grounds for more than three decades. For decades, the Vanderbilt has been a popular place to see beautiful, restored vintage automobiles.
Three clubs have scheduled shows this fall. Visitors pay general admission to the museum; there is no extra charge for the car shows. Admission: adults $15; seniors (62 plus) $12; students (with ID) $12; children 12 and under $10; military and children under 2 are free.
All shows are held on Sundays. Hours: 11 am to 4 pm.
Jaguar Drivers of Long Island
Sunday, October 11 (rain date: October 18)
Metro New York Porsche Club of America
Saturday, October 24 (rain date: October 25)
Mustang-Shelby Car Club of Long Island
And Long Island Thunderbirds
Sunday, November 1 (no rain date)
Vanderbilt, a pioneer race driver who competed in Europe, brought auto racing to the United States. He inaugurated the famous Vanderbilt Cup Races in 1904. That same year, he set a new land-speed record of 92.3 miles per hour in a Mercedes at a course in Florida. He also spurred the development of the American auto industry and built the prototype for the first toll road, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway on Long Island.