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OXFORD, CT – It’s the centerpiece of a small collection of vintage cars that includes three World War II era models from Ford and a Porsche from the 1970s. The black 1939 Ford Deluxe convertible sedan holds that elevated status because Leigh Broderick of Oxford bought it as his first …

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 …

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 …

WATERFORD, CT – Marc Wunderman of Redding says his black, three-wheeled, right-hand drive model is “like nothing else you’ve ever driven,” and it’s easy to believe him by just looking at it. It displays two wheels in front and one in the rear. “They’re nose heavy. It’s a lot of …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The new-for-2025 Subaru Forester is a good example of a Japanese automaker being able to see through the trees and not lose sight of the big picture while focusing on the small details of continuous improvement. The result is nicer product overall.  As Subaru’s number one …

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 …

HARWINTON, CT – Telephone solicitations, spam emails and junk items delivered by the postal carriers are among life’s daily irritants. Come-ons to change cell carrier, sign up for insurance, or attend a seminar by a financial planner and be rewarded with a “free gift” routinely repulse more than lure me …

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: — — — — — — — — — — — — — …

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… — — — — — — — …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Automaker Kia is South Korea’s second largest automobile manufacturer behind its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company. But it is the country’s oldest automobile manufacturer having been founded in May 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry. The company began by manufacturing steel tubing and bicycles parts, which lead …