NEWINGTON, CT – The inaugural Stew Leonard’s Newington Car Show packed the store’s parking lot of Sunday. The well-organized show featured a broad array of car and truck models, with RIDE-CT singling out a 1961 Comet and a 1959 Fiat 600 for examination in a video on the show: — …
Read More »Gallery: Coventry Historical Society Car Show – July 20, 2024
COVENTRY, CT – After an absence of more than a decade, the Coventry Historical Society staged a car show Saturday and attracted loads of Ford Mustangs, old trucks and unusual models. The organization had two horse-drawn hearses from the 19th century on display as well. Before getting to the photos, …
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 »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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Gallery: Cars 4 Paws Car Show – June 23, 2024
PLANTSVILLE, CT – The ninth annual Cars 4 Paws Car Show drew a smallish selection of old and new vehicles to the Southington Drive-In on a sticky Sunday that started with fog in some places and then saw the temperature rise. RIDE-CT stopped in and found these entries… — — — …
Read More »Gallery: Plainville Day Fly-In & Car Show -June 22, 2024
PLAINVILLE, CT – Helicopter and plane rides were part of the attraction of the Plainville Day Fly-In & Car Show on Saturday at Robertson Airport, along with food trucks and other vendors. There were dozens of classic cars and truck, and a couple of motorcycles, to admire. RIDE-CT had no …
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