Car Show Galleries

THOMASTON, CT – A gorgeous late summer day meant a huge turnout for the 34th annual Summer Cruise in downtown Thomaston presented by the Thomaston Police Explorers. Not only did the show attract entries from near and far, it also drew many spectators who filled lots away from the show’s …

— FALLS VILLAGE, CT – It’s always a late summer treat in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut. As part of its annual Historic Festival over Labor Day Weekend, Lime Rock Park racetrack stages a 17-mile parade that features old race cars and vintage sports cars. The parade ends in Falls …

PROSPECT, CT – The 40th edition of the Prospect Sock Hop and Car Show drew a hefty crowd on Sunday with an estimated 900* entries filling an expanded show ground. Lines were long at food purveyors and the atmosphere was upbeat. RIDE-CT took more photos than usual. Here’s a gallery …

PLANTSVILLE, CT – The 30th annual regional meet staged by the Connecticut chapter of the American Motors Owners Association attracted dozens of AMC, Rambler, Nash and Hudson owners and their models from Connecticut and other nearby states to the Southington Drive-In on Saturday. While Gremlin and Pacer models were in …

GOSHEN, CT – It didn’t take a final car count to know that the Litchfield Hills Historical Auto Club had a record number of entries at its annual car show at the Goshen Fairgrounds on Sunday. Classic cars stretched from the north end of the grounds to well south of …

RIDGEFIELD, CT – The lumber yard at Ridgefield Building Supply provided a unique setting for an inaugural car show today, and the turnout was sizable. RIDE-CT pounded the pavement for a couple of hours to create a photo gallery and a video of the event… — — Three owners talk …

TORRINGTON, CT – As the sun sets and the marquee on the Warner Theatre begins to shine in the growing darkness, the atmosphere in downtown Torrington always begins to look magical, and that’s especially the car when there’s a car show in progress. Friday night’s Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department Car …

HARWINTON, CT – Twice postponed because of rain, this evening’s Cruisin’ with the Clauses car show and concert at the town’s athletic fields enjoyed a nice turnout of area classic car lovers. The setting sun cast shadows on the parking area and made for challenging photo taking. RIDE-CT has assembled …

HARWINTON, CT – It was steamy on the show lots for the 10th annual Cars for Sight Car Show jointly staged today by the Harwinton Lions Club and Bristol Lions Club. Quite a few Harwinton residents and/or natives showed up to support the hometown event. RIDE-CT grabbed enough photos for …

NAUGATUCK, CT – The name of the show was a mouthful: The Naugatuck History Museum at the Tuttle House Classic Car Show. By any other name, it still would have been good. As it was, the Tuttle House lawn got filled early, with many entrants commenting today on the pleasant, …