The Model T’s model, the Hudsons hum and the Packards pack ‘em in at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s Antique and Classic Car Show, held annually each October since 1985.

Each year 250 or more gorgeously restored creampuffs dating from 1886 to 1970 shimmer and purr as they vie for best-of-show trophies. The dream cars of days gone by compete in 17 categories, some by production year, others by make and model. Not to be missed are the glorious muscle cars of the ‘fifties and ‘sixties-- Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Thunderbirds – and antique firetrucks, military vehicles and trucks.

The Historical Society’s biggest fund-raiser, the Antique and Classic Car Show, regularly attracts big wheels in car collecting from throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic states and about 1500 spectators. Specialty vendors are also on hand to sell automobile parts and paraphernalia.

The 2006 Antique and Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday, October 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pat Kidney Field on Farm Hill Road in Middletown . Judging is at noon . Admission is $3 for adults; free for kids under 12.

For information about exhibiting an antique vehicle or reserving a vendor’s booth, contact us.