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LITCHFIELD, CT – Cool temperatures, brilliant sunshine and stunning fall foliage greeted classic car lovers at Sunday’s Cars for Kids Automobile Show at Connecticut Junior Republic. It was a packed show ground, as is normally the case, with a preponderance of new and old Chevrolet Corvettes. RIDE-CT has produced a …

MORRIS, CT – For the second consecutive year (and for the third time in four years), Morris’ pleasant “Car Show on the Beach” on the south shore of Bantam Lake has been canceled, primarily due to the one-week postponement of a larger show nearby because of rain. The show at …

PLAINVILLE, CT – With $50 helicopter rides as a lure, the Plainville Day Car Show at Robertson Airport drew a crowd of classic car and truck owners on Saturday, so many in fact that lots got turned away due to the declared capacity of the show ground and safety concerns. …

NEWPORT, RI – Forgotten brand names and memorable models covered the show ground at Ford Adams State Park at the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Cars bearing the badges of Alvis, Brewster, Cunningham and Delahay to exotics and supercars could be seen, and RIDE-CT scurried to snap photos and …

HARWINTON, CT – There were sprinkles in town before the 5 p.m. start of the show, but that didn’t deter classic car owners from turning out this evening for the Harwinton Fair Car Show. Many were from Harwinton who took advantage of the show’s proximity and the free admission to …

HARWINTON, CT – The weekly “My Ride” column on classic cars that I write and that Hearst publishes online and in 10 newspapers across the state has a formula and a format. In addition to an eyecatching model (whether in styling or quality), there must be a sufficiently interesting story …

COLEBROOK, CT – The final cruise of 2026 took place Thursday evening at Norbrook Farm Brewery and the hilltop lawns were filled with cars. The setting sun provided the perfect backdrop for the dozens of classic cars and trucks. RIDE-CT got some photos of some of the models on display… …

THOMASTON, CT – It took some patience and faith that the overnight rain would eventually pass through, but Thomaston’s 35th annual Summer Cruise in downtown was eventually able to be held as planned Sunday afternoon. The show area may have been dramatically downsized and the scheduled 1 p.m. start may …

TORRINGTON, CT – The Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Car Show benefitting the class of 2027 packed a parking lot on Friday evening with a line of pickups, classic models and some modern-day entries, too. Loads of helpful volunteers made getting in and getting out easy, although the spectator parking …

HARWINTON, CT – This morning was a bit atypical as six shows were added to the 2026 Car Show Calendar on RIDE-CT. The usual number of daily additions is maybe only one or two. With the end of the car show season on the horizon, though, last minute entries are …