Car Show Galleries

HARWINTON, CT – The inaugural Truck Show in memory of Sophie Ringquist was staged Thursday evening at 5 Scoops Sweet Shoppe. Despite a bit of drizzle, turnout at the smallish strip center was strong with trucks old and new on display. RIDE-CT has a gallery of some of the entries… …

THOMASTON, CT – With the Thomaston train station and a diesel locomotive as a backdrop, and other railroad artifacts sprinkled in for flavor, today’s New England Railroad Museum Car Show certainly had a great setting to display old cars and trucks. RIDE-CT punches your ticket and provides a local (or …

WATERBURY, CT – After having been postponed three times due to rain, the American Classic & Muscle Car Show / Stock the Pantry Event came off without a hitch today. The show attracted models of all vintages, shapes and colors. RIDE-CT has a vibrant gallery of some of the entries… …

MILLERTON, NY – It’s not an every week event but occasionally owner Rob Cooper stages a car show at the retro Mobil gas station he created on Route 44 not far from the New York-Connecticut border. He did so again on Friday night and classic cars and trucks from a …

COLEBROOK, CT – The third annual Pups & Pints Car Show benefitting the non-profit Food Banks for Pets was staged Sunday under a cloudy sky at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook. Classic car owners brought their dogs and strolled the scenic hilltop setting on Father’s Day. Turnout was down from …

FAIRFIELD, CT – The ninth annual Connecticut Seaport Car Club Antique and Classic Car Show was staged today at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. There was a large turnout of vehicles and spectators, and this one displayed a bit more spit and polish than many others. It was filled with shiny …

MONROE, CT – With shows at other locations dealing with soggy footing today because of Saturday’s rain, the annual Barnum Festival Car Show had an advantage by being staged on pavement. Consequently, it experienced a strong turnout. RIDE-CT spent hours at the show, admiring the entries and chatting with owners, …

TORRINGTON, CT – The forecast this morning suggested possible rain by late afternoon, but the Torrington Lions Club decided to roll the dice and hope for a dry evening for its annual downtown car show. Some owners and spectators may have stayed away, but those who attended this evening were …

LAKEVILLE, CT – The main straightaway at Lime Rock Park racetrack provided the setting for Sunday’s annual Royals’ Garage Car Show. While clouds and a few raindrops hurt attendance, there were still some interesting models to peruse by both young and old. RIDE-CT gathered some photos and produced a video …

PLANTSVILLE, CT – The annual Heavy Hitter Mafia Car Show was barely an hour old this afternoon when a downpour struck, which prompted some show cars to scatter. Nonetheless, the turnout at the Southington Drive-In was good and the show displayed a wide variety of vehicles – new and old …