TORRINGTON, CT – It was elbow-to-elbow with spectators Friday night at the Torrington Lions Club Car Show in downtown Torrington, CT. Cars as well as some motorcycles lined both sides of Main Street and side streets on what was a gorgeous night. — — — — — — — — …

LAKEVILLE, CT – The 13th Royals’ Garage Car Show at Lime Rock Park racetrack drew a sizable and varied crowd of entries on a sunny Memorial Day weekend. There were perhaps more modern cars than in past years. but there were representatives of 100 years of automotive history for RIDE-CT …

CROMWELL, CT – The 11th annual Town of Cromwell Memorial Day Car Show had a new location this year at Pierson Park but vintage vehicle enthusiasts had no trouble finding the venue, and they turned out tonight with some exceptionally colorful models. — — — — — — — —

WATERBURY, CT – Paul Mendyka of Waterbury has no plans to cosmetically alter the 1949 Chevrolet 3100 pickup that he bought in 2019. “I like it the way it is. It’s kinda crusty like me,” he said, “and I just absolutely love the truck the way it sits. I’ve had …

PLEASANT VALLEY, CT – Buying a classic vehicle isn’t always a simple process. For example, the Long Island seller of a 1974 Land Rover Series III required Mark Lanctot of Pleasant Valley to first put in writing why he wanted it before accepting $6,000 and handing over the keys. “I …

NEW MILFORD, CT – Gary Hults of New Milford didn’t intend to own his 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport for 50 years.  “It’s one of those things I’ve often heard people say, ‘Oh, I wished I had my first car, second car I ever owned’ and when I bought it, …

NAUGATUCK, CT – The first-ever car show benefitting the Naugatuck High School marching band and color guard was staged in parking lot and drew both old and new cars and trucks. Here are a few of the entries: — — — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)

NEW MILFORD, CT – The Knights of Columbus Housatonic Council 40’s third annual car show was staged at Saint Francis Xavier Church today and attracted a lot of brightly colored entries. RIDE-CT shares a few photographs: — — — — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)

SOUTHINGTON, CT – With an expansive field as a venue, the Tuesday night cruise at the Southington Drive-In can attract 150 or more cars and trucks. This week’s second gathering of the season was blessed with a warm, sunny evening that drew them from near and far. Here’s are few …

BEACON FALLS, CT – Stacy Poulos of Beacon Falls has owned his 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible for only two years, but his memories of the full-size model go back to the 1980s when his grandfather owned one.  Chevy introduced the Impala in 1958 as the top trim level of its …