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GREENWICH, CT – The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance drew a large crowd to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on the waterfront here over the weekend with dozens of vintage and modern cars on display; models that spectators may have never seen before, and may never see again. Examples from Duesenberg, Lancia and …

GREENWICH, CT – Vintage motorcycle models from Indian and Moto Guzzi were featured Sunday at the three-day Greenwich Concours d’Elegance car and motorcycle show held on the waterfront at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Indian began in Springfield, MA in 1901 and this year marks 120 years since its founding. Moto …

WINSTED, CT – Pictures posted by “friends” on social media have been teasing the Railway Cafe for several months, but it wasn’t until last week that the opportunity for a breakfast visit presented itself. The eatery opened back in April in a centuries-old brick building at 580 Main St. following …

LITCHFIELD, CT – Overnight rain gave way to a sunny, breezy Sunday that attracted hundreds of classic car and truck owners to the Connecticut Junior Republic on Route 63 for the 8th Cars For Kids Automobile Show. As is always the case, show entries were new and old, domestic and …

It’s the October edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” It’s an items column filled with news tidbits from near and far that either didn’t warrant a full story or somehow fell through the cracks. There’s also a smattering of opinion. Here goes: “If You …

It’s a cliché to say that good things come in small packages, but a motorcycle doesn’t have to be huge to be fun. A peppy, compact model can offer a spirited riding experience, along with splendid handling on back road adventures. Two all-new 2022 middleweight models unveiled this month by …

HARWINTON, CT – What began a while back as a modest effort tucked in a corner of the Harwinton Fairgrounds is slowly growing to become a car show dotted with unique and stunning entries. Held on Friday evening of the three-day Harwinton Fair, last night’s show pulled cars from the …

BEACON FALLS, CT – It’s peak season for car shows and a slew of options seemingly impacted attendance at two shows this past Sunday. Despite brilliant sunshine, there were noticeably fewer cars than in pre-Covid-19 pandemic days at shows staged by the Lions Clubs in Beacon Falls and in Watertown, …

DANBURY, CT – Custom-made, one-off motorcycles have always been an extravagance and a bit of an enigma in terms of purpose. Are they created to be displayed as expensive artwork in the lobbies of corporate offices or in man caves? Or are they crafted to actually be ridden; at least …

WATERBURY, CT – Most BBQ runs involve a fair bit of long-distance riding before chowing down. Visiting places like B.T.’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, MA or J&J Smokehouse in Catskill, NY require the patient building of an appetite as the scenery whizzes by. They’re two spots that RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England …

(Editor’s note: Bud Wilkinson writes the “My Ride” classic car feature in the “Republican-American” newspaper in Connecticut. He often comes across car-related stories that don’t fit the format of the feature, so RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England has added a “Classic Cars” page to provide an outlet for these stories and …

Dealers who serve beer and other alcoholic beverages during on-site events are looked upon unfavorably by more than 70 percent of riders, results of latest RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England poll reveal. While most dealers don’t ever serve alcohol, a few actively engage in the practice and heavily promote their boozefests. …

It’s another edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told…” It’s an items column filled with national and local news tidbits along with a bit of opinion. Here goes: “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” Still Waiting For An Official Announcement, But… The …

MILWAUKEE – Royal Enfield is back with a motorcycle model that exhibits old-time style and a “Classic” moniker. The India-based manufacturer today unveiled the Classic 350 that will be sold in the U.S. for the 2022 riding season. Royal Enfield’s Classic range dates back to 1948. It was in 2008, …

MILWAUKEE – “Claim” is a clever word. It can be used as a verb and as a noun, and has several definitions, including “to assert to be rightfully one’s own” and “an assertion open to challenge.” It pops to mind because of a short press release issued today by Harley-Davidson …