Car enthusiasts flock to annual car show
The ninth annual Wheels for Wheels car show was held May 4 at John Pettibone Community Center. The event raises funds for the New Milford nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, uplifting and mobilizing the disabled community through advocacy, education and realized successes that foster compassion and advance accessibility.
Deborah Rose/The popping red color of the pro-street 1970 Monte Carlo owned by John Nagry of Katonah, N.Y., was eye catching.
Deborah Rose/Bob Reda of New Milford showcased his classic 1991 Buick Reatta at the event.
Deborah Rose/Tyler Wassong, 10, of New Milford, was likely the youngest to showcase a vehicle, a 1952 Chevy 3600, which he shares with his brother, J.J., 14.
Deborah Rose/Classic cars, such as this, a 1976 Porsche S11s, owned by Chris Troiano of New Milford, were among those on display at the ninth annual event.
Deborah Rose/William Ogo of Terryville tends to his 1991 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance during the festivities.
Deborah Rose/A variety of makes and models of vehicles were on display.
Deborah Rose/Attendees stepped back in time as they viewed the interior of this1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30, owned by A.J. Leonard.
Deborah Rose/Lucian Nunez, 18 months, keeps an eye on the nearby motorcycles revving up as he and his mother, Heather Nunez of Southbury, make their way to view the cars.
Deborah Rose/Vintage and modern cars were among those showcased.
Deborah Rose/Kevin Savage of New Milford is ecstatic to have his photo taken in the driver’s seat of this 2023 Corvette C8 Z51 3LT, part of the 2020 series, owned by Lou Carrollo of Brookfield, right.
Deborah Rose/Food vendors, including the newly opened JK’s Handcrafted Pizza, were on site for attendees.
Deborah Rose/The Rice to Meat You and JK’s Handcrafted Pizza food trucks were popular among guests.
Deborah Rose/The car show benefits Wheels for Wheels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, uplifting and mobilizing the disabled community through advocacy, education and realized successes that foster compassion and advance accessibility, which was founded by Sean Quigg of New Milford.
