2010 Vintage Motorcar Festival
Reflecting on a great Day
Whether you are fascinated by some of the very first automobiles ever made (especially right here in Connecticut), or get a charge looking over a mint condition, red hot 1954 Corvette, you’ve come to the right place. Klingberg Family Centers’ 18th Annual Vintage Motorcar Festival was like wandering into a giant museum filled with exquisite examples of nearly every automobile manufactured between 1898 and 1972 – but oh, so much more fun!!
Our “museum” was set in the outdoors on a 40-acre hilltop with panoramic views. And you couldn’t find any signs telling you to “Hush!” We encouraged everyone who attended to ooohh! and aaahhh! and say things like “Wow!” and “Cool!!”—actually, they couldn’t help themselves.
The introduction of a Concours d’Elegance to our vintage and classic car show added a distinctive dimension to what many consider an already fabulous event. Truly antique (more than 100 years old) and rarely seen examples of both American and European automotive history were exhibited on the Lou Biondi Concours d’ Elegance Field along with more than 100 automobile from the pre-World War II era. A great selection of muscle cars, street rods and vehicles from the late 40s, as well as the 50s and 60s were on display across the rest of the campus.
Even if you don’t know a Bugatti from a Buick, you can’t beat the beautiful setting, the ballroom dancers, the yummy food, kids’ activities and a chance to bee-bop to great oldies music. It’s pretty irresistible. And did we mention the weather? Hot, sunny, and with just enough breeze to make enjoying a specially bottled, old-time, cold Avery’s soda taste unforgettable.
So what brings all of these exquisite cars, and folks from every generation together in this festive atmosphere? The opportunity to help hurting children. Yes, we do our best to create a really memorable vintage motorcar festival once a year. But, each and every day, our mission is to extend help and healing to children and families across Connecticut. Thanks to the more than 100 businesses and corporations who sponsor this fund raising event and the hundreds of car owners who proudly display their vehicles, the show brings in much needed dollars to help pay for our programs. We are deeply grateful to everyone for their support of this important event.
