WATERBURY, CT – Paul Mendyka of Waterbury has no plans to cosmetically alter the 1949 Chevrolet 3100 pickup that he bought in 2019. “I like it the way it is. It’s kinda crusty like me,” he said, “and I just absolutely love the truck the way it sits. I’ve had …
Read More »It Took An Essay To Acquire A 1974 Land Rover Series III
PLEASANT VALLEY, CT – Buying a classic vehicle isn’t always a simple process. For example, the Long Island seller of a 1974 Land Rover Series III required Mark Lanctot of Pleasant Valley to first put in writing why he wanted it before accepting $6,000 and handing over the keys. “I …
Read More »Owner Marks 50 Years Of Driving 1974 Ford Gran Torino Sport
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, …
Read More »Car Review: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Stays True To Its Roots
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 …
Read More »Gallery: Naugatuck High School Car Show – May 11, 2024
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)
Read More »Gallery: Knights of Columbus Car Show – May 11, 2024
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)
Read More »Southington Drive-In Cruise Night – May 7, 2024
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 …
Read More »Owner Revisits His Youth With 1968 Chevrolet Impala
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 …
Read More »I Know A Guy Deli Cruise Night – May 6, 2024
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 …
Read More »Gallery: Wheels For Wheels Car Show – May 4, 2024
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: — — — — — — — …
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