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Update for 2023

Update for 2023

We would like to inform you of changes affecting the 2023 Klingberg Motorcar Series and the Pre-war Concours d’Elegance. The bottom line is this: the traditional major June event has been suspended for 2023 for a time of planning and rebuilding. Here’s why. Gail...

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June 2022 Event Recap

June 2022 Event Recap

The Klingberg 30th Annual Vintage Car Show was a huge success with a BIG crowd and one of our most unique arrays of automobiles ever. It was a beautiful sunny day on the hill for the 100-plus pre-war automobiles, over 200 in total, and over 1,000 excited spectators....

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September 2022 Event Recap

September 2022 Event Recap

Klingberg 30th Anniversary Cars & Coffee & Kids was held on an absolutely perfect weather day. A cool and crisp fall morning, it was clear enough to see forever from our hilltop. With the many car show choices that day, many show car owners and spectators came...

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What’s New for the 30th Anniversary?

What’s New for the 30th Anniversary?

This year we will celebrate the 30th year of the Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Events.  Here are some of the new elements people will enjoy: The largest-ever display of Connecticut-made cars Trophy presentations throughout the show hours, highlighted on social media...

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Celebrating Black History: Garret Morgan

Celebrating Black History: Garret Morgan

Garret Morgan (1877-1963) was born in Kentucky, the seventh of eleven children. His father was a former slave and his mother the daughter of a minister. He went to elementary school and at age 15 left his family and went to Ohio. Working as a handyman for a wealthy...

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Celebrating Black History: Homer Roberts

Celebrating Black History: Homer Roberts

Homer Roberts was born in the small town of Ash Grove, Missouri, in 1888. He went to Kansas State Agricultural College and became an electrical engineer, but no one would hire him because of his race. Roberts joined the Army, where his skills were valued. He served in...

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Celebrating Black History Month: Patterson Company

Celebrating Black History Month: Patterson Company

C.R. Patterson & Sons of Greenfield, Ohio, manufactured the Patterson-Greenfield Automobile from 1915 to 1918. Though many automobiles were made in the early 1900s, this was the only African American–owned and –operated automobile company. It all began when...

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Drive-thru Testimonials

Drive-thru Testimonials

Our September 2020 attendees had lots of great things to say about the drive-thru format! “The Klingberg Vintage Motorcar September Drive-Thru event was inviting and well laid out.  Volunteers were at the entrance and all along the route, which felt welcoming and...

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What a success!

What a success!

A drive-thru car show works! What a success! The 28th annual Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series drive-thru event on Saturday, September 26th, met with great feedback and participation that was beyond expectations. Over 120 spectacular and unique show cars ranging from...

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