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Saturday, July 24th
Atria Aquidneck Place, Portsmouth

After weeks of ultra-humidity and constant showers...the day dawned beautiful and the cool cars just kept rolling in.

Among the most-beautiful cars on display...the Dunphy-mobile. Check out this pristine 1954 Cadillac El Dorado convertible.

Several GTOs were out for the day, including this 1967 Hardtop version of the famous Pontiac line.

Not a common sight...a Pinto over flowing with horsepower. This 1971 represented the first year for the diminutive Ford model.

Thanks to the consistent rains of summer, 2021...the grass was a healthy, bright green to contrast a deep blue sky.

Pop's 1950 Ford F-series pickup was awarded as the favorite truck on display.

As the 1970s broke, Pontiac unveiled an all-new design for their 3 year old model called Firebird. This 1970 was a "Firebird 350" edition.

Many of Atria's residents came out to enjoy a day of fresh air and marvelous automotive history.

With Maureen a little under the weather, Russ was out solo to represent the Peckham family with their 1959 Nash Rambler

Several Corvettes, representing a wide range of eras were among the wheels on display.

This 1955 Chevy pickup was breath-taking, completely original in appearance.

The oldest car in the show field was awarded as "Residents' Favorite." It was the Kent family's 1917 American LaFrance Speedster.

The Park-like setting at Atria Aquidneck always paints a beautiful scene.

For 8 years, Jeep offered this special "Honcho" edition of their venerable pickup. Only a little more than 1250 were made over the period...making this 1978 a rare truck indeed.

Cool cars disappear off into this distance...including this first generation Toronado in the foreground, which ushered Atria employee Robin to work for the day !

In 1969, The Chevy Camaro paced the Indianapolis 500, wearing a paint scheme which looked just like this one...!

This 1939 Chevy hot rod truly stood out as a one-of-a-kind.

Reggie's 1968 Newport convertible and Danny's 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger next to it were a perfect matching red, white & blue set during Independence Day month.

Any good 1917 American LaFrance owner always keeps a spare piston under the seat, lol. Check out the size of that beast ! Consider, the massive 4 cylinder motor displaces just over 500 cubic inches.

This row of classics that settled in under the far tree line included some pretty cool Fords. Among them, a super-low 10,000 mile yellow 1970 Maverick.

This 1969 Jaguar XKE rolled out with the "Best Foreign" trophy for the day.

Jack's 2003 Mustang sits at the end of the front row of rides. Next to it is Tom's tilt-nose 1937 Ford pickup which was also a top winner.

Richard M. made his first official CruisinBruce event to show off this sweet 1970 Oldsmobile. Enjoying his day, he promised we'd see him at another one soon.

Ray M. surprised the crowd by taking top-honors with the "Best in Show" trophy on his ready-to-race 1971 Maverick.

Mon-Thurs, July 12-15th
POCI National Covention

A week of celebrating Pontiac history kicked off inside the Convention Center at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, welcoming Ponchos from all across the country.

This 1967 GTO came all the from Minnesota to join the festivities and compete for the week.

There were several bright & Beautiful 1958 models, including the 2-door hardtop.

The one & only "Monkeemobile" was on display, as seen on the original 1966 NBC TV series. It was a highly-popular attraction throughout the evening.

1971 was the year that Pontiac introduced its new "Grandville" model. It would stick around only through mid-decade.

The two-toning on the early 70s Grand Prix was quite striking. The indoor arena was absolutely filled with bright and intriguingh colors.

This Indiana GTO had slightly more engine that was available stock. This one was a crowd-pleaser through the evening.

"Stacked" headlights were one of the top styling details to be found. Through the middle-1960s, no other manufacturer featured this look so much as Pontiac.

Convention organizer Ron S. from Gardner, MA found a spot, right on the end, to show his 1963 Grand Prix hardtop.

There wasn't alot of the immediate pre-war era Pontiac iron to check, but this red '39 was on hand.

By mid-evening, the display area was bustling with folks, checking out amazing Pontiac history..and catching up with fellow members to pick up when they last left off...whenever that was.

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Virtually every model that Pontiac ever offered was on display somewhere...

Of special interest was this ultra-low miles '67 Catalina hardtop.

Another of the highly-interesting specialty Pontiac vehicles on special display was this 1964 "Banshee." It shows only about 1500 miles since the concept was first put on display.

When Chubby Checker's "the Twist" hit the speakers, a bunch of Pontiac enthusiasts broke out into some impromptu dancing.

The ultimate in personal luxury arrived as the 1960s became the 70s with Pontiac's revolutionary design of the latest Grand Prix models.

What a great evening it was to stretch back and relax.

Earliest-era Pontiacs were scattered about the show area as well..check these two 30s-era rides !

The Trans Am line arrived just as the 1960s were winding into the 70s. Several very nice examples were on display to enjoy.

GTOs were among the most-populous Pontiacs represented on the show field.

This '67 GTO had made the trip out from Ohio to be seen.

A '62 Pontiac that appeared ready to take on the local strip in the name of its local dealership.

By 1965, full-sized Pontiac 4-door sedans like this one started as low as $2748.

This first-generation Tempest convertible made its way to Mohegan Sun from New York.

More of the earliest Pontiacs ever built, on display. Pontiac production officially began in 1926.

More stacked headlight coolness...this on was in from Virginia.

Core Pontiac fans Mike (left) and Steve show the introspective sides of their personalities.

From the first year of Firebird production came this Firebird...also from Virginia (as its antique license plate noted)

The majority of cars inside are preparing for full 100-points judging, coming as the week progresses.

The "Tin Indian" from 1966 has long been among the most-popular show Pontiacs in the country. It truly completed the evening for many...

One of the more-interesting Pontiacs being shown was this entirely-original 1967 model in black and turquoise with a factory 3-speed on the floor and still wearing its factory-original paint.

This Bonneville was all the way up from Florida with n ultra-cool vanity tag.

Without a Pontiac currently in his stable, CruisinBruce brought his oldest GM...a 1985 Olds Custom Cruiser wagon...and he simply couldn't resist the temptation to grab a photo with its brethren wagon "Monkeemobile." The fun continues all week long...

As Thursday dawned sunny & warm..show day brought more & more Pontiacs on display outside, in the shadow of the unmistakably-designed Mohegan Sun Resort Hotel.

Here, a couple early GTOs settled in side-by-side. That's a white '64 and a black '65.

This 1970 Catalina sedan was a perfect patrol car lookalike.

Meanwhile, back inside, this 1958 Star Chief absolutely sparkled under the bright lights of the Mohegan Expo Center.

There was a nice handful of classic Pontiac Station Wagons on display, including these two beauties from the early 50s.

Merle G's 1986 Pontiac Parisienne limo is truly a one-of-a-kind.

With the big show day, the number of Pontiacs on the indoor show floor reached its peak. Just incredible iron !

Among several '58s on display, this two-tone copper & white example offered a breath-taking & uncommon hue.

...it almost seemed as if you had to pack a bag to walk the great, long stretches of cool Pontiacs to be seen.

Here, on the outside display field, early 70s GTOs and TransAms were numerous to be seen.

One of the lowest original mileage cars on display could be found in this '67. It really did look as though it should be sitting on a showroom floor.

Cameras were out & at the ready all day...with no shortage of great & photographable material.

Love the plate on this '69 GTO.

CruisinBruce couldn't resist the temptations to steal a shot with Pontiac hobby legend Merle Green.

As Grand Prix entered the early 70s, it continued to be one of the truly stand-out cars on the automotive market.

Sunday, June 27th
Sacred Cow Grand Opening

By day's end, the sun was out for a great summer's day. Combined with the area's newest ice cream parlor...it was a recipe for a great crowd !

This Chevy street rod beckoned all spectators to come have a "lqqk" at its craftsmanship.

Several Corvettes were mixed in to the late weekend automotive display.

We closed down the entire dead end street to allow plenty of strolling room for families & participants alike.

CruisinBruce couldn't resist the temptation to mug for the camera with the official Munroe Dairy cow. It was udderly enjoyable.

Peter's 1961 Chevy was among the day's trophy winners, as chosen by the Dairy's secret "judge crew."

Jane G. came out to enjoy the day with her new ride...this 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero.

Virgil M. lives just across town and jumped at the chance to bring his '74 Nova SS for display.

Munroe has been a proud part of the RI economy for more than 140 years.

Bob L. from Hanson, MA scored a rare trifecta. Attending all three of CruisinBruce's events over the last weekend of June, he rolled away with a trophy from each one !

It was a great variety...with a cross-section of vehicles from nearly every decade.

Mike & Keri R. brough the '68 Plymouth Fury convertible on a perfect top-down night.

While the spectators enjoyed the cars on display, the car owners were being treated to a free cone for participating.

Tis classic Ford hot rod was decked out in a bright shade of red-orange.

A sharp eye will note a special visitor for the day. Yes...the King himself, standing in front of the Camaro on the left, stopped by to do a couple songs !

Check out Pepe & Donna D's 1956 Chevy Cameo pickup on the end. The white paint gleamed in the late afternoon sun.

This cusatom Mercury was a popular one with the spectators.

The Sacred Cow is now open daily to satisfy any ice cream cravings with the delicious treat that always tastes better from a real, true dairy.

This 1958 Divco milk delivery truck served Munroe for many years...and was eventually restored to become an automotive emissay for the dairy !

The Ice Cream stand boasts neat & kitschy Look that makes it a fun visit for the whole family.

Ralph B's '66 Plymouth Belvedere shares space with a couple Volkswagens.

At the end of the street, the grassy field served well as an overflow lot for the nearly-100 cars that came out to enjoy the day.

Yes, the entire front of the car served as a door...to which the steering wheel was attahced...on the BMW Iseta. This particular example was a 1957.

Munroe is looking into making the grand opening cruise a regular event in the Dairy's schedule.

For 1959, Thunderbird was in the middle of a three year styling cycle which had only recently been up-sized from 2 to 4 seats.

Standing atop Brow Street...known locally as "Milky Way,"...the car stretched down the hill as far as the eye could see.

An interesting pairing of GM Products here finds a 1947 Pontiac settled in next to a 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.

This 1969 Dodge Dart GT is a regular participant on the local classic car scene.

American flags were flying on Pat D's fenders...just in time for the 4th of July..now quickly on its way.

This early Corvair was an interesting sight...though, thanks to several VWs on display, it wasn't the only rear-engined vehicle on the day.

This early Pontiac Firebird had unusual customizing that found a tubular grille in place of the factory one and concealing the headlamps.

At times, it looked like a pleasant "walk in the park."

More rides in the upper-most lot, Don & Linda G's 1973 Dodge Challenger was chosen as one of the day's winners.

This 1955 Ford was wearing a '54 Chevy grille with extra teeth in the place of its original grille.

Check out the first-generation T-Bird in the foreground, next to RICOA President Jimmy K's 1988 Monte Carlo.

Another cool street rod on display was this '34 Ford in a striking red.

Eve Herbie showed up ! Everybody knows "Herbie the Love Bug..." and the kids loved coing over to get their pictures taken with him.

This 1969 Chevy Camaro appeared ready for action...with a Munroe Dairy delivery truck looking on from behind.

How about this pair of Chevelles that wound up side-by-side ? That's a red '67 next to a blue '68.

Munore CEO Steve G. took some time to welcome the crowd and tell them a little more about Munroe's newest venture.

Keep an eye out for Munroe events down the line. Gotta get anohter taste of that ice cream some time..!

Sunday, June 27th
Medfield on the Charles

This show has grown to become one of the premiere automotive events in the area.

The 1950s were well-represented, including this 1956 Buick sedan.

True classic-lovers were treated to a scattering of some great favorites of hundred-year-old-vintage. For instance, take Dick W's 1929 Cadillac.

Among Ford's top-sellers in the mid-50s were Town Sedans such as this 1956 example.

Any wide shot of a car show scene which includes a "wing car" (the yellow 1970 Plymouth Superbird at the head of the row) has got to be good.

This Chevelle SS had a plate that said it all. If the bad men in the movies, it would only make sense that bad car guys drive black muscle cars.

The oldest vehicle on isplay was this 110 year old 1911 Ford Model T. A magnificent example of the brass era.

Cars & trucks just kept rolling in throughout the morning...and, with more than 15 acres to work with...space was certainly no issue.

The imposing grille and front end work of a late 30s Packard.

As the 1970s came to an end, Ford brought its long-running car-truck hybrid, "Ranchero" to an end. This example was the top-performance package: branded as "GT."

Paul S. was among the day's top-100 picks with his 1923 Ford Model T Runabout.

This 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible was 1 of only about 7150 built for the model year. It was impeccable.

A quick check mae sure everything was in place under the back of this immediate post-war Ford.

Car lovers who came, hoping for alot to see, were not disappointed.

Roy D's '55 Chevy sits on the end of a row of interesting rides.

There were quite a number GTOs, including this convertible which was wearing New Hampshire plates.

Chevrolet's flagship for 1964...this Impala wore an unusual factory shade of "Goldwood" yellow.

Cadillac hardtop coupes started just short of $5900 for 1961. A princely sum as the 60s began.

At times, it seemed virtually every type of car ever made was on display somewhere on the display field.

There wer a bunch of nice classic, dragstrip-ready cars, including this early 50s Chevy.

As quaint a Ford pickup as you would ever see. The red paint absolutely popped !

This Chevy Vega looked wonderfully sporty on a set of American Racing mags.

Nothing out-of-the-ordinary here...just a Lamborghini rolling across the show field !

The full-size American convertible was nearing the end of its run when this 1973 hit the road.

A top-100 award went to this 1965 Olds 4-4-2 convertible.

Auburn Speedsters had one of the most-distinctive looks of any car ever built.

Ha ha...only a clown would pause to snap a shot of CruisinBruce's '59 Plymouth Sport Suburban wagon.

Speaking of station wagons...here's a fine example from GM's "clamshell" era. Early & mid-70s General Motors wagons gave you the option of a rear glass that disappeared into the roof and a tailgate that slid under the rear floor. This example was a 1974 Olds Custom Cruiser.

Any hot-rodder in the 50s dreamed of owning a hot little Ford done up just as this one was.

A fabulous setting...the old state hospital grounds are scattered with big shade trees...a perfect place to pop open the foldin chair and sit back to relax.

There was plenty of time to connect with old friends and share a few laughs.

This 1969 GTO "Judge" edition was among the days specialty award winners.

North of the border, Ford of Canada built a limited number of F-series twin truck that bore the Mercury badge. This one came south at some point in its life.

Here's a 1970 AMC Rebel that showed plenty of signs of being more than "strictly stock."

A time-honored task of the American station wagon...tailgate dining. This 1970 Bonneville "longroof" offered lots of room to spread out lunch.

There was a time that the road was filled with mid-70s Camaro Z28s..but most all have disappeared now. This blue beauty brought back alot of great memories.

Alot of walking to be sure...but it was worth it, for the treat that awaited the eyes and the memory bank.

Here's a classic Ford "Huckster" truck that appeared ready to hit the marketplace and start selling produce out of the back.

There were a couple 1968 Chevy Caprices to see...including this one which ook home a top-100 trophy.

The show was in its 19th year...and remains among the highlights for the entire town of Medfield, MA each year.

Gotta love the custom hood prop on this 1952 Pontiac convertible.

By trophy time, the sunshine finally came out to greet the crowd..and temperatures quickly rose, as expected.

Dennis D. heads out in his Z28 after a fun day of connecting with friends.

Rear-engine vehicles are usually at a minimum for any car show..but we were treated to several Corvairs such as this one.

One of the rarest cars on display also took top honors as "Best of Show." This 1957 Chevy "El Morocco" was one of just 10 ever built...and was the ONLY one equipped with air conditioning.

What a great & ecclectic mix of show vehicles it was. If you didn't make it this year, you've gotta put the Medfield show on your calendar for 2022 !

Saturday, June 26th
Newport Navy Base Show

When the forecast says "clouds," that almost always means fog in Newport. It was fairly thick at times...but still, we had a tremendous crowd on such a day !

Repeated dry-offs of the show vehicles were the rule of the day.

This pair of '66 GTOs looked mighty sharp. A hardtop on the left and a convertible on the right. The hardtop had factory air !

Al S. was among the day's top-10 trophy winners with his '31 Ford woody wagon from iron mountain.

Long lines of great vehicles literally disappeared into the distant fog at times.

Both these rides were chosen as winners for the day as well: the '57 Chevy (one of many that were on display) on the left and the '74 Dodge Challenger on the right.

Long-time Newport car-lover Ron McDonald, who left us a couple years ago, was memorialized with his custom '55 Chevy on display for the morning.

Even with the low clouds, it was a great day to stroll along the water's edge, checking out the great rides.

From early in the morning, hoods were up and at the ready for the choices to be made by the participants.

Another winner of the day was the unusual 1937 Fiat Topolino "gasser."

As Naval security strolled the grounds...even their K9 unit wanted to stop & check out the '69 Chevelle.

An unusual happenstance...two first generation Mavericks were on display. As you can see, the yellow one in the foreground had insanely low oprigial mileage.

An early F1 Ford pickup that was sporting a wild custom paint job. Great vanity plate, too.

Standing at the upper end of the field afforded a great view when the fog allowed for it. Donna's (black) and George's (copper) '57 Chevys were both award-winners.

Also a winner for the day...and what an uncommon sight...this 1969 Jaguar XKE.

This looked a shifty bunch of Fox-body Mustang lovers. We kept a close eye on them.

Rod C's '56 Chevy sedan sits at the end of a couple more long rows of great cars.

Several great pickups dotted the field as well. Check out this Ford.

A toothy 1951 Buick Special on wide wides, this one took in alot of admiring looks.

With the Naval War College fading in and out of view in the background, it was not an uncommon weather day for Newport.

What a treat it was to see this old Pontiac hit the field. And, in a rarely seen color... "iris mist." A sweet 1966 Bonneville hardtop.

A 70s era Ford F-series truck rolls past the DJ stage.

Definition of a true car-loving couple: Faye & "Salt" were celebrating their 50th wedding aniversary. Yes..on the very day of their "golden," they brought out the T-Bird to show off.

How could you not love the plates on this C4 Corvette ?

Best-of-Show for the day went to Rich & Karen S's 1971 Olds 4-4-2 W30.

...and then, the rains came.

A 1970 Mustang fastback, wearing Calypso coral, rolls past the front of the historic college building.

A mild custom '54 Chevy 210 rolls by the water's edge. Note the dummy spotlights, windshield visor and extra teeth in the grille.

Dave P's '84 Pontiac Firebird & RI Chevy Owners' President Jimmy K's '88 Monte Carlo were comfortable. side-by-side.

The raindrops only fell for, literally, a few minutes..but it helped bring the end of the festivities a little sooner than originally planned.

CruisinBruce brought on Base Commanding Officer Capt. Jim McIver on stage to welcome the day's crowd.

It was great to bring back this long-time favorite show after a nearly-10-year hiatus. The plan is to make it a permanent part of the annual car show calendar rom this point forward. See you next year ?

Sunday, June 20th
Father's Day Wind-up, N. Scituate

A beautifully sunny day...perfect for honoring Dads and feasting on ice cream.

There wer a couple second generation Camaros on display...including this 1970 example.

John I came rolling in with his '59 Volkswagen Beetle resto-mod.

A long-time favorite on the local scene is this gorgeous, show-winning, low-mileage 1963 Chevy Impala..the pride of the Zuba family.

A couple of the "Tractor Boys" were taking in the sunshine and showing off their hard-workers.

This mid-70s Corvette was an interesting juxtoposition, next to a '38 Packard and a 40s-era Plymouth.

To best memory...this was the first Opel Kadett ever to check in at a CruisinBruce car event. It was a '68 model.

A gorgeous pair of street rods...that's John C's T-Bucket on the let and Frank P's '34 Ford on the right.

This Dad brought the family out in his little '63 Buick Special hardtop.

Bright colors against a deep blue sky..it was a perfect day to watch lazy clouds go rolling by.

From Danny's Camaro...down to Rod's '56 Chevy...many of our regular Wednesday cruisers were out for a great Dad's Day Sunday too.

The Worcester Couty crew was out in full force.

Phil R. brought his sweetheart down from Southborough on a perfect convertible-top-down day in the '67 Cutlass.

This sublime Duster had its own mascot.

A Malibu 2-door sedan that looked ready to take on all comers..!

Family time in the sun. Couldn't have asked for a better father's day.

This "Bandit edition" modern-day Camaro is always a crowd-pleaser.

More weekend events are coming to Frederickson Farm as this season continues. Check out the calendar page for more specifics.

Sunday, June 13th
Grade 8 Motorsports, Scituate

This one turned out to be the surprise hit of the season so far...! Hundreds of cars piled in even more passed by on Rte 6 to check out the scene.

In the main Farrar lot at the corner of Rt 102, this little Chevy II looked as original as a 55+ year old car could be...meanwhile, Paul's 34 next to it was a true old-school custom hot rod.

Naturally, there were plenty of great race cars scattered about...this 1977 Chevy Camaro, for example.

On a warm, sunny day..there were plenty of shady spots scattered about to help keep cool.

Dick Shappy's collection is legendary...and he had this big & impressive Deusenberg on display in front of the detailing shop for the day.

Overflow lots began to fill up quickly.

This rat rod Chevy pickup was slammed to the ground, which vibrated with the force of its horsepower.

Throughout the afternoon, all sorts of interesting rides were seen rolling by. Check out this machine which sat, waiting at the busy intersection lights.

An early Crovette...easily identified as a '58, thanks to the plates it wore.

The amount of power hiding under the hood of this Ford Maverick was an unexpected surprise.

Lots of folks stopped at stared after this early 50s Pontiac convertible as it made a slow roll by on Rte 6.

As the cars continued to roll in, we just kept finding and making more space along an ever-increasing amount of space along the roadway.

This pair of 80s-era Chevy "square-body" pickups looked perfectly comfortable parked side-by-side.

An early 70s VW Beetle convertible that found alot of Volkswagen brethren roll in and through during the day.

Rich (left) extolls the virtues of his '66 Cadillac convertible to a couple fascinated spectators.

Two Chevys of more than 30 years' difference glisten in the Sunday sunshine.

There was never another show where working on your ride was a welcome part of the day. This first-generation Camaro sprang a power steering fluid leak.

Just look at the variety of vehicles and eras in this shot alongside the main Farrar building.

Parked in the shade...and next to the frozen lemonade truck...what a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the show.

It was the kind of day where sometimes, you just made your own spot. Check out this early Chevelle..and a '34 Ford Street Rod right in front of it.

There really was something for everyone's taste at the show.

A Chevelle SS..Camaro convertible.."shoebox" Ford..more variety than anyone could imagine.

A few of the "usual suspects" in the middle lot...that's Gary's black Mustang and Tony's little Ford street rod.

From pure stock to classic customs, check out the "Class of '38." It's Phil R's 1938 Packard, next to a '38 Ford pickup street rod.

The crowd built around the detailing shop as cars continues to circle it in chrome and horspower.

The Mercury Cougar was all-new for 1971...and this convertible version was a fine example.

Not to be outdone by cool cars & trucks...bikes, trikes and three-wheelers built an ever-increasing row along the roadway.

Another very early ride that went chugging by - this one looked like a fun way to take a spin.

The row alongside the detailing building feature a stack of great Chevys...including a pair of '62s: wagon and hardtop.

A peek inside Phil S's '63 Ford Fairlane finds a mostly-stock appearance, except for the gauges mounted atop the dashboard.

Tommy D. was showing off his hot little street rod.

More of the wide range of rides...how about that great '66 Buick...the '56 Chevy behind it...or the little custom VW Beetle ?

The wheels on this early 70s Olds Cutlass were an eye-opener for sure.

One of the most unexpected treats was this pair of matching '66 Corvettes in Mosport green. Mike F from nearby Woodstock, CT was awarded with a trophy as the favorite car on display for the day.

How unusual is this ? A 1961 Mercury hardtop in a beautiful shade of blue that, at times, matched the sky.

Several old school Dune Buggies came out to play, including this fun little sand-hopper.

By the middle of the event, we overflowed into yet a fourth lot in the grass field across the street. This Chevelle was among the gems to be found there.