MORRIS, CT – It was an overflow crowd that turned out today for the annual Car Show on the Beach on Bantam Lake. The warm and sunny day pulled entries from near and far, and RIDE-CT had no trouble assembling a photo gallery… — — — — — — — …
Read More »Gallery: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Car Show – Oct. 19, 2024
TORRINGTON, CT – The annual St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Car Show was blessed with splendid weather today and some cars that displayed Halloween colors. RIDE-CT hobnobbed with owners and shot some photos… — — — — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)
Read More »Gallery: Branford Yacht Club Car Show – Oct. 12, 2024
BRANFORD, CT – Sunshine, unseasonable warmth and a picturesque waterfront setting resulted in a record number of classic vehicles showing up today for the Branford Yacht Club Car Show. Many displayed autumn colors, and the entries ranged from old to new. RIDE-CT gathered photos for this gallery… — — — …
Read More »Gallery: Cartoberfest Car Show – Oct. 6, 2024
NEW HARTFORD – The annual Cartoberfest car show in New Hartford, CT drew a large crowd on Sunday that exhibited a lot of fall color as well as car variety. Here’s a photo gallery of some of the vehicles… — — — — — — — — — — — …
Read More »Car Review: Fiat 500e Is Electric And Intelligent
EAST HADDAM, CT – Italian automaker Fiat may be down in the American market, but it’s clearly not out. They now offer a sole 500e model for U.S. consumption that’s not only all-new, it’s all-electric. And even more so, it’s intelligent, too. The amped up 500e picks up from where …
Read More »Gallery: Harwinton Fair Car Show – Oct. 4, 2024
HARWINTON, CT – Always popular with town residents, the annual Harwinton Fair Car Show on Friday night drew a record number of show entries. An estimated 110 classic cars and trucks (and a few newer models) parked among the tractors and midway rides on what was a pleasant fall evening. …
Read More »Casting Call For Classic Cars, Needed For Photo Shoot
ESSEX, CT – Some 40 photographers from 20 states will congregate in Connecticut next week for photos shoots involving two Essex Steam Train & Riverboat locomotives. Event organizer and photographer Dak Dillon is seeking a handful of vintage vehicles to pose with them on Tuesday and Wednesday. “Don’t need folks …
Read More »Gallery: Winsted Fall Foliage Festival – Sept. 28, 2024
WINSTED, CT – Downtown businesses provided the backdrop on Saturday for the 24th Fall Foliage Festival and Car/Motorcycle Show along the main drag in Winsted. The leaves may just beginning to change, but bright colors could be seen in some of the cars on display. Here’s a gallery of the …
Read More »Gallery: Lone Oak Campsites Car Show – Sept. 28, 2024
EAST CANAAN, CT – Lone Oak Campsites staged its 10th annual car show today under a sunny sky and drew a normal number of entries, despite competition from another show in Winsted. Entries perhaps covered a wide range of years than found at other shows. Here’s a gallery of some …
Read More »Car Review: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Is A Top Seller For A Reason
EAST HADDAM, CT – The sticker on the inner door frame of the Lincoln Nautilus reads “MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO.” but there’s more to the pilgrimage from factory-to-consumer than that. This star-spangled luxury crossover is actually assembled in Hangzhou, China, just like the similarly Chinese-born Buick Envision. Its place …
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