GRANBY, CT – The sky looked iffy on Saturday and that perhaps dampened attendance at the Lost Acres Fire Department Car Show, but there were still some unique and pristine models that showed up at Salmon Brook Park. The following YouTube video spotlights a couple of them: — Now for …
Read More »Gallery: Two Roads Brewery Cruise-In (with Video) – July 28, 2024
STRATFORD, CT – The Two Roads Brewery Cruise-In Car Show drew a full house on Sunday morning and it was models with patina that caught RIDE-CT’s attention. Here’s a gallery of some of the entries, but first a YouTube video of the show.. — And now the photos… — — …
Read More »Gallery: Stew Leonard’s Newington Car Show (with Video) – July 21, 2024
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 (with Video) – 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 …
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