OXFORD, CT – It’s the centerpiece of a small collection of vintage cars that includes three World War II era models from Ford and a Porsche from the 1970s. The black 1939 Ford Deluxe convertible sedan holds that elevated status because Leigh Broderick of Oxford bought it as his first …
Read More »Gallery: Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show – July 14, 2024
FALLS VILLAGE, CT – The annual Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show didn’t start until 10 a.m. Sunday but folks started showing up hours earlier. By late morning, downtown and surrounding side streets were packed with show models thanks to the brilliant sunshine. RIDE-CT snapped many photos. Some are featured …
Read More »Gallery: Cruisin’ With The Clauses Car Show – July 11, 2024
HARWINTON, CT – The first-time Cruisin’ with the Clauses car show at the athletic complex behind town hall drew a respectable collection of old and new cars as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday. Many Harwinton car-owners along with ones from neighboring towns showed up a warm, sunny …
Read More »1934 Morgan Super Sports Drives “Like Nothing Else”
WATERFORD, CT – Marc Wunderman of Redding says his black, three-wheeled, right-hand drive model is “like nothing else you’ve ever driven,” and it’s easy to believe him by just looking at it. It displays two wheels in front and one in the rear. “They’re nose heavy. It’s a lot of …
Read More »Gallery: Bethlehem Firefighters Association Car Show – July 7, 2023
BETHLEHEM, CT – It was a great day to relax in the sunshine, and the annual Bethlehem Firefighters Association Car Show drew a crowd to the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Sunday. Entries ranged from modest to majestic. Some were bold in their color schemes while others exhibited patina. RIDE-CT grabbed a …
Read More »Column: Dealer Come-Ons From Gengras And Northeast Waste My Time And Their Money
HARWINTON, CT – Telephone solicitations, spam emails and junk items delivered by the postal carriers are among life’s daily irritants. Come-ons to change cell carrier, sign up for insurance, or attend a seminar by a financial planner and be rewarded with a “free gift” routinely repulse more than lure me …
Read More »Gallery (with Video): Rumble In The Country – June 29, 2024
TERRYVILLE, CT – THE 21st edition of the Rumble in the Country at the Terryville Fairgrounds, staged Saturday by Nomads Ramblers, attracted a colorful collection of hots rods and customs. RIDE-CT shot video and got some photos: — — — — — — — — — — — — — …
Read More »Gallery: Torrington P.A.L. Car Show – June 28, 2024
TORRINGTON, CT – A sunny evening with cool temperatures blessed the once-postponed Torrington P.A.L. Car Show on Friday, and downtown was packed with old and new models as well as loads of spectators. Here are photos of some of the cars and trucks… — — — — — — — …
Read More »Owning A 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Came Naturally
NAUGATUCK, CT – David Semanoff of Naugatuck was five years old when he got his first ride in a Plymouth Barracuda. It belonged to an uncle. “He took me for a nice spirited ride and, ever since then, I had to have a Barracuda,” he said last this week as …
Read More »Gallery: Summer Knights Car Club Show – June 23, 2024
BERLIN, CT – The Berlin Fairgrounds hosted the 32nd show staged by the Summer Knights Car Club on Sunday. While morning fog and perhaps worries about rain later may have deterred some owners from showing up, the show attracted a nice variety of old and new cars and trucks. RIDE-CT …
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