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NEW MILFORD, CT – Gary Hults of New Milford didn’t intend to own his 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport for 50 years.  “It’s one of those things I’ve often heard people say, ‘Oh, I wished I had my first car, second car I ever owned’ and when I bought it, …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of those rare commodities that’s remained true to its core values. That being to offer pure driving enjoyment in the form of an analog sports car. And the authentic experience has been made even better with the arrival of the …

NAUGATUCK, CT – The first-ever car show benefitting the Naugatuck High School marching band and color guard was staged in parking lot and drew both old and new cars and trucks. Here are a few of the entries: — — — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)

NEW MILFORD, CT – The Knights of Columbus Housatonic Council 40’s third annual car show was staged at Saint Francis Xavier Church today and attracted a lot of brightly colored entries. RIDE-CT shares a few photographs: — — — — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)

SOUTHINGTON, CT – With an expansive field as a venue, the Tuesday night cruise at the Southington Drive-In can attract 150 or more cars and trucks. This week’s second gathering of the season was blessed with a warm, sunny evening that drew them from near and far. Here’s are few …

BEACON FALLS, CT – Stacy Poulos of Beacon Falls has owned his 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible for only two years, but his memories of the full-size model go back to the 1980s when his grandfather owned one.  Chevy introduced the Impala in 1958 as the top trim level of its …

BURLINGTON, CT – A local deli/sandwich shop’s first ever weekly cruise night resulted in a packed parking lot this evening, suggesting that more space may be needed in the future. The event by I Know A Guy Deli brought out a nice variety of classic vehicles, but an older model …

NEW MILFORD, CT – Photos from today’s ninth annual Wheels for Wheels Car Show at the John Pettibone Community Center that attracted a mix of old and modern cars, and old and young owners, as well as trucks of all sizes and motorcycles: — — — — — — — …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Looking out along the automotive landscape it’s obvious that the Buick Envista has reoriented the market horizon. The brand has gone back to basics and is offering an affordable and practical alternative that’s strikingly attractive and generously accommodating.  This ain’t rocket science, ya’ know. So, hooray …

HARWINTON, CT – It has taken dozens hours to compile the 2024 CT Car Show Calendar and the listing of 2024 CT Car Cruises for this website. The job is isn’t finished, either, as organizers continue to announce dates and/or send requests to be included. One request that arrived a …