Geneva New York Cole Racer Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The postcard features a Cole Racer, specifically a Cole 30 model, proclaimed as the Winner of Vanderbilt Cup Race on October 1, 1910, at the Massapequa Sweepstake. The Vanderbilt Cup, inaugurated in 1904, was America's first major international road race, drawing immense public interest and serving as a crucial proving ground for early automotive engineering and driver skill. While the official 1910 Vanderbilt Cup was won by Harry Grant in a Locomobile, the postcard likely refers to a specific class, a related qualifying race, or a local sweepstake event held in conjunction with the main race on Long Island. Cole Motor Car Company (1908-1925) was an Indianapolis-based manufacturer known for its high-quality and often powerful automobiles.