Cruisin' News

The Big D loves Cruisin' all season long! Send us the details of your next cruise, or your off season event for those devoted to this amazing hobby. We'll post the information here to share with all.

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We'll see you on the road!

Rev Up For A Cure

2012 Southington Relay For Life ,Team “Wings Of Hope” Presents “Rev Up For A Cure” Classic Car Show Fundraiser.

This event will take place at The Cadillac Ranch   45 Jude Lane, Southington on Sunday May 20th 10:00 am-2:00 pm (Rain Date Sun. June 24th)
There is a $10.00 admission fee for all show cars Pre 1985.  Spectators are free admission. There will be raffles, awards, DJ, 50/50 drawing, vendors, and much more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase courtesy of The Cadillac Ranch. Come down and support a great cause.100% of all proceeds made will benefit The American Cancer Society. Together we can stop cancer in its tracks. No Burnouts Allowed.                                        

Summer Knights Benefit Show,Shine & Swap Meet

Summer Knights Benefit Show,Shine & Swap Meet
Berlin Fairgrounds – 410 Beckley Rd., Berlin, CT Show, Sunday April 29, 2012 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Participants $10.00 per car • Spectators $5.00, Vendor Spaces - 10x20  $30.00 each, Dash Plaques to all  • Top 30 Trophys

5th Annual Bus Trip to Atlantic City!

The Goodtimes Motoring Club withh be having their 5th annual bus trip to the Atlantic City Convention Center for the Kruse Car Auction & Swap Meet on Staurday, February 25th leving Colchester Town Hall at 5am sharp with a pickup at thee commuter lot on Franklin Ave in Wethersfield at 5:30am and we should be arriving in Atlantic City around 11am and will be leaving Atlantic City around 6pm.

The cost for this trip is $65 and includes ticket to the show. Please contact Dennis at 860-208-4067 or dws0107@att.net for more information. 

Classic Car & Truck Show and Sock Hop

Classic Car & Truck Show and Sock Hop-April 29. Zandri's Stillwood Inn. 8am registration
$10. for vehicle(show 9am-2pm),trophies & prizes.  Sock Hop, 5pm-10pm. Hot Buffet w/cash bar.Prizes for best dressed 50's couple, best BOP couple. Raffles. $25. per person. contact Eileen @ 203-793-7248 or 203-641-4226,  or "E" mail   fbronner@sbcglobal.net.

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day CT 2012 Car & Motorcycle Show in Shelton

Car and Motorcycle Show, May 19th, Rain date may 20th, To be held at Veterans Park, 86 Canal St. Shelton, CT. event hrs are 11am to 6pm, Car show hrs are 11am to 3 pm, Show cars and bikes $10.00,there will be food,music,vendors and events all day long, Featuring the  Monster Truck of Steve Baron, Monster Mayhem, 12ft tall, est.hp 1500, come one and come all, to Honor the Vets. More info,www.ctwhvvd.com 

9th annual The Cars are the Stars Show and Shine

Somers, Conn, June 9th, 2012.
9th annual The Cars are the Stars Show and Shine to be held at the Pleasant View Cafe & Rec Center, 430 South Rd, rt 83, Somers, Conn, June 9th,2012, (rain date June 23rd, 2012), from 10am to 3pm, to benefit the Gene Pitney Commemorative Committee.
Food, Trophies, D.J., Prizes, goody bags and dash plaques to the first 200 show cars, fun for the whole family.
Show cars $5.00, spectators free.
For more info call Roger at (860) 872-1818, or Dave at (860) 872-7380, or visit our website at www.carsarethestars.com.

6th Annual Cruising Newington Classic Car Show

"6th Annual Cruising Newington Classic Car Show" presented by the Newington Chamber of Commerce and the Connecticut Street Legends car club. Event to be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 5:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Market Square. Raindates: June 21 and 28. Cars are invited to line up at 4:30 p.m. This show attracts many show cars and spectators, please plan accordingly. Clubs are encouraged to arrive together in order to park together (no exceptions). Admission is Free - Donations Accepted. Dash plaques for the first 200 show cars. Street Rods, Customs, Antiques and Classics invited. Cut off year is 1987. Trophies awarded, food available on the street, and oldies music! For more information call: Newington Chamber of Commerce at 860-666-2089 or visit www.newingtonchamber.com

4th Annual "Bring A Toy Car Show"

Connecticut Streeet Legends car club presents the 4th Annual "Bring A Toy Car Show" to benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center. This will take place at a "new location" the Hartford Hospital Newington Campus (former Newington Children's Hospital), 181 Patricia Genova Drive (off Cedar St.), Newington on Sunday, July 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Raindate: Sunday, July 22 and 29.
Participant Entry: New unwrapped toy $10.00 value (boy or girl) any age or $10.00 donation to benefit Child and Family Support Services at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Appreciation trophies given to the first 100 show cars! Additional presentation trophies will be awarded. Enjoy oldies music, food available on the premises, and give-aways! No cut off year!  This event is for a great cause. We hope to see you at the show! For additional info call: Bob @ 860-966-9270

3rd Annual Classic Car Show

"3rd Annual Classic Car Show" presented by the Berlin Lions Club and the Connecticut Street Legends car club. This will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Berlin Fair Grounds, 430 Beckley Road, East Berlin, CT. Raindate: August 19. Show car registration fee $10.00. Appreciation trophies given to the first 100 show cars! Street Rods, Customs, Muscle and Vintage invited. Cut off year 1987. *Special section for new Muscle*. Additional presentation trophies will be awarded! Enjoy food on the premises and oldies music! Spectator admission $2.00. Children 12 and under free. Free spectator parking. For general information and vendor inquiries call:
Karen Wantek 860-828-1738 or Connecticut Street Legends 860-568-1836.

ThunderRods Car Club Events

Middlefield, CT Fridays, 5 to 9 :00pm. May 11th & 25th, June 15th, & 29th, July 13th & 27th August 10th & 24th, September 14th & 28th
Voted #1 Nostalgia Car Cruise, Guidas Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, Turn Back The Clock And Join Guidas Drive-In and The ThunderRods Car Club For a Night Of Fun. Guidas Is A Real 50s Drive-In Restaurant. Also, Back By Popular Demand Is The Always Popular DJ Playing The Best Of 50s And 60s Music, Trophies, Trivia Contest Giveaways, 50/50 Raffle and Goodie Bags.
All No Admission Fee, Fun For The Whole Family, Just Come To Have Good Food And Great Times, Bring Your Classic Cars, Street Rods, Muscle Cars,
Nostalgia Race Cars, No Cut Off Year ( American and English Iron Only please), Sponsored By Guidas And The ThunderRods Car Club, Info: George (203) 238-2035, or Tony (860) 604-0829.  Visit us on the Web at http://www.thunderrodsct.com/

10th Annual Willington Car Show

The Town of Willington and the Connecticut Street Legends would like you to join them for the "10th Annual Willington Car Show" on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Raindate: Sunday, Sept. 30. Take a Fall ride into the country and enjoy this terrific setting as show cars are presented on the Willington Town Green located on Route-74. There is No Cut Off Year! Admission is free, donations accepted. Dash plaques to the first 100 show cars, trophies awarded and give-aways. Come join us for food, music & fun while you enjoy the country air! Directions: Take I-84 to Exit 69, turn right onto CT-74, and continue on RT-74 for 2.5 miles, Town Green on left. For more info call Dave Charette @ 860-429-4971 or Ct Street Legends @ 860-568-1836.

6th Annual Benefit Car Show for the Rocky Hill Food Pantry

The Cupboard Is Bare! We Need Your Help! Come to the The Connecticut Street Legends 6th Annual "Benefit Car Show" for the "Rocky Hill Food Pantry." To be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Michel Angelo's Plaza, 825 Cromwell Ave. (Rt.3), Rocky Hill, CT. Rain date: October 14. NO CUT OFF YEAR! All Invited! Trophies awarded, Food on the premises and Give-Aways. Free Admission - *Donations Accepted*. Also accepting non-perishable food items. 100% of monatery donations going directly to the Food Pantry! We hope you can join us by attending this event to help the needy.

Connecticut Car Club Listings

BLOOD, SWEAT AND GEARS CAR CLUB
Vehicle Cut Off Year 1979, Monthly Meetings, Contact: Will At (203) 931-0886, bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com
BRISTOL OWNERS CLUB
Bristol Owners Club Seeking Leads On All Bristols in USA To Update Worldwide Car Registry. If You Know The Whereabout Of Any Bristols, Or Britol Engines, BOC Wants To Know. If You Are Interested In The Marque, We Are Happy To Assist. If You Own A Bristol And Seek Help On Parts And Service, We Exchange Tips. Also If You Want To Buy A Bristol, We Record Who Wants To Sell. Prices Range From $5,000 To $45,000. Call Registrar At 203-629-9500
CAMARO CLUB
Bristol, CT, (888) Excite2 Or ctcamero@home.com
CANDLEWOOD VALLEY CORVETTE CLUB INC
PO Box 2205, Danbury, CT, Gary S. Coviello - President, (203) 573-0080, garllo@sbcglobal.net
CAPITOL CLASSIC CAR CLUB
Open To Car Enthusiasts Of All Types, The Group Features: Month Meetings First Saturday Of Each Month At 830 Capitol Avenue, In Hartford, Car Shows And Club Activities, Contact: Marco Tovar, 37 Green Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, (860) 645-1375, mitavor@aol.com
CLASSIC NIGHTS CAR CLUB
A Family Oriented Club Reflecting The Cruisin' 50's And 60's Era, Weekly Cruise Nights On Fridays, May-September, Village Square Shopping Center, Monroe Turnpike, Route 111, Monroe, Vehicle Cut Off Year 1978,(203) 268-1111, www.classicnights.com Or mark@classicnights.com Or fred@classicnights.com
COMVEC (CT MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTORS)
Call Gary (860) 347-7881.
CONNECTICUT CLASSIC CHEVROLET
George Civitelli, Box 5031, Hamden, CT, 06518, (203) 288-5063
CONNECTICUT CLUB GRAND PRIX
Join An Ever-Growing Number Of Grand Prix Enthusiasts In Connecticut! Whether Your Car Is Late Model Or Vintage, Fully Stocked Or Fully Modified, As Long As It's A Pontiac Grand Prix You're Welcome To Participate! Call Joe (203) 378-3962 For Info, Online Bulletin Board http://conncgp.net/
CONNECTICUT CORSA
A Chapter of The Corvair Society Of America, PO Box 341, Georgetown, CT, 06829-0341, ctcorsa@worldnet.att.net
CONNECTICUT COUGAR CLUB
Kenneth Gucker, 89 Padanaram Road, Danbury, CT, 06811, (203) 733-4400.
CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF CAR CLUBS
www.ctccc.net, PO Box 340014, Hartford, CT, 06134-0014, Phone Dex Crowley (203) 248-1555 Or Phil Hamilton (860) 526-5729.
CONNECTICUT GTO CLUB
Call Rob (860) 568-2887 Or Email: rmh728@yahoo.com
CONNECTICUT MG CLUB
David Werblow (860) 267-1432, http://www.ctmgclub.com/
CONNECTICUT NOVA'S CHAPTER OF NNN
Dedicated To 62-79 Chevy II Nova's Stock Or Custom, Membership To All Enthusiastic People Owning Or Having An Interest In Chevy Novas, CT Residency Is Not Mandatory. Meeting Held At Turbo Tracks In Branford, CT, 3rd Sunday Of Every Month At 1 PM, Back Room. Contact Mike Mott, PO Box 9207, New Haven, CT, 06533, (203) 457-0553 6PM-9PM. (297)
CONNECTICUT STREET LEGENDS
The Connecticut Street Legends was established in 2005. The members consist of a group of people who share a common interest in vintage and classic vehicles. The club organizes and promotes car shows in various communities for civic and charitable purposes throughout the year. Connecticut Street Legends can be contacted at 860-568-1836. Visit our website at http://www.connecticutstreetlegends.com
CONNECTICUT STREET ROD ASSN
A non-profit organization made up of street rod enthusiasts who enjoy everything and anything to do with street rodding. CSRA sponsors and attends numerous shows, get-togethers, and functions all along the east coast. Whether you are looking for help tubbing out an old Ford pickup or want to share some of your own knowledge feel free to contact us; http://csra.org Or (203) 697-9113.
CONNECTICUT THUNDERBIRD'S INCORPORATED
Open To All T-Bird Afficionados, With Or With Out A Car. Enthusiasm Is The Only Prerequisite. A Family Club Dedicated To Fun. Activities Include Brunches, Cruises, Meet Participation, Picnics And Annual Dance To Support Needy Charities, Meets 2nd Tuesday Of Each Month. Info: Call Feno (860) 229-9434. (297)
CONSTITUTION STATE LATE GREAT CHEVYS
Call Bob 879-3167 (197)
CORVETTE LIMITED OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
CLOC - PO Box 55, Manchester, CT, 06045.
CT AREA CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB, INC.
Pat: nekiatap@comcast.net,  Or Call Fred (203) 239-2656

CUSTOM CHARITOS
C/O Ed Sheehy, 9 Iannotti Lane, Derby, CT, 06418


Doo Wop Cruisers Car Club founded in 1999 by Frank Bronner. Wife diagnosed with cancer in 2001-passed in 2003. Frank hosted 2 big events to benefit American Cancer Society & Dr. William Petit Foundation. Club went on hold for awhile, is making a come back with his wife Roseann & 24 current members. Meetings are held 1st Wed. of month, 7pm. To join go to our website doowopcruisers.com ,sign our guest book & someone will contact you via email.


DREAM MACHINE CLASSICS AUTO CLUB
1972 And Older Stock, Customs, Rods, American Made Cars And Light Truck, Meetings 3rd Monday Each Month At Fitchville Moose Hall, Exit 24 Off Route 2, (860) 546-6113, Dream Machine, 57 Woodchuck Hill, Canterbury, CT, 06331.
EASTERN PACKARD CLUB, THE
Since 1964, We Have Been Dedicated To The Preservation Of All Packards From 1899 To 1958, Join A Nationwide Club Of Over 250 Active Enthusiasts And Help Us Perpetuate The Memory Of One Of Americas Favorite Cars, Vehicle Ownership Is Not A Requirement For Membership. We Welcome Anyone With An Interest In Packards. Annual Dues Are $25 And We Feature A Bi-Monthly Newsletter, Meetings And Events Through The Year. Contact Jeff Lepak, Club Secretary at 203-235-2385 For More Info (197)
FOR CORVETTES ONLY
PO Box 1082, Norwich, CT, 06360 Or (860) 376-5551..
FORD OWNERS REAL DREAMS CAR CLUB
PO Box 442, Wallingford, CT, 06492, (860) 685-0688
GATEWAY ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
Jim Ferrara, (203) 329-8271, PO Box 3202, Darien, CT, 06820
GOLDEN RODS SRA
Don Smith (860) 443-7837 Evenings
GOOD TIMES MOTORING CLUB
Phil And Maryann Snow, Box 852, Colchester, CT, (860) 873-1049
GREATER NEW HAVEN CLASSIC CRUISERS
New Haven, CT, www.gnhcruisers.org
JAGUAR CLUB OF CONNECTICUT
Established in 1981 as an informal organization for Jaguar enthusiast, who are interested in driving more than concourse events. Monthly newsletter, various club activities and one British Car Show Held in Litchfield in October . Yearly Dues $20. Jon Sainsbury Jaguar Club of CT 203-776-8148 (197)
LATIN CRUISERS CAR CLUB
Willie or Ralf (914) 423-9129 or (646) 320-4036.
MEMORY LANE CRUISERS
Ridgefield, Call Steve (914) 763-5557 Or Mark (203) 438-8445
MID-STATE CRUISERS
452 Pleasant, Southington, CT, (860) 621-1401.
MOPARS IN MOTION LIMITED
PO Box 8043, Manchester, CT, 06045-8043, Tom Sullivan (860) 429-1578 Or Keith Ashland (860) 742-8648
NUTMEG CHAPTER NORTH AMERICAN MGA ROADSTER
Tom Howard, New Milford, CT, (860) 350-9265, moatom@aol.com
NUTMEG CHAPTER PONTIAC-OAKLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL
Welcomes All Pontiac And Oakland Owners, Members Enjoy Monthly Meetings, Caravans, Car Cruises, ToursTrips And 3 Car Shows Each Year, We Are Based In Connecticut, But Our 200 Members Come From 10 States As Well As Canada And Sweden, Info: Noel Evans, 10 Church Hill Road, Washington Depot, CT, 06794, (860) 868-7723, Fax (860) 868-1013, drumbeat1@juno.com Or www.nutmegchapterpoci.com
OVER THE HILL GANG EC
ECOTHG was formed in 1994 by a few enthusiasts for the purpose of fellowship and comradery in the sport of street rodding, antique cars and trucks. And to provide interesting entertainment for the family and community at reasonable or no cost. Check out the "events" page to see whats coming up! ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com
SHIFTERS CAR CLUB
Call Ted (860) 749-8899.
STUDEBAKER DRIVER'S CLUB, NUTMEG CHAPTER
Dedicated To The Preservation Of The Studebaker. Membership Open To All. Family Oriented Activities. Newsletter And Bi Monthly Meetings. For Further Info Contact Pete Dimitri, President SDC Nutmeg Chapter 220, 38 Lee Avenue., Wallingford, CT, 06492, (203) 294-0631
TRI-TOWN CRUZERS, INC.
Cruise every Friday night at Golfland on Rte 83 Vernon! DJ, raffles, food, trophies and lotsa fun. Beginning the last week of April through the end of September. In 2010 we raised almost $6,000 for various charities! P.O.Box 2159 Vernon, CT 06066 (860)871-6382. Visit us online at http://www.tritowncruzers.com.

TRI-STATE MAJESTIC CRUISERS
The Club Welcomes Cars, Trucks, Bikes And Boats, To Join Our Shows And Special Events Held Year Round. For More Information Call (203) 592-7973. (297)


Thunderrods Car Club

A close knit group of hot rod and classic car enthusiasts who do just about anything  related to Classic, Muscle, and  Nostalgic Race Cars. The Thunderrods also sponsor the #1 Nostalgic Friday Night Cruise at Guida's in Middlefield CT. We are also one of the few Clubs still actively involved in competitive drag racing. We are always looking for new members, feel  free to reach us at George (203) 238-2035, or Tony (860) 604-0829.  Visit us on the Web at http://www.thunderrodsct.com/ 


VALLEY COLLECTOR CAR CLUB, INC.
info@valleycollectorcarclub.org or VCCC, P.O. Box #25, Tariffville, CT 06081. Visit them online for complete details at http://valleycollectorcarclub.org/


VINTAGE CHEVROLET CLUB OF AMERICA
Southern New England Region, Larry Jamaitis, (860) 243-7269

 

Tom Kent
Weekdays, 7p-12a