by SARAH JOHNSON CORRESPONDENT Engines revved, planes and helicopters hovered overhead and people strolled in the early summer heat. Robertson Airfield was the place to be Sunday. The Wings and Wheels event packed the tarmac and surrounding fields with plenty to do for locals of all ages. Over 400 classic and custom automobiles, dozens of motorcycles and a variety of vendors were on display at the event. Helicopter and airplane rides across the airfield were offered. Children could enjoy bouncy attractions and face painting. The main attraction, cars of all different ages and styles, lined several areas of the grounds, some grouped by age, some spread sporadically. The car owners were happy to talk about their prized vehicles. Ray Theriault is from Southington but grew up in Plainville. He was at the show with his 1932 Lincoln LeBaron convertible roadster, that he bought four years ago. “I traded three classic Lincolns for this one car,” he said. “There are only 15 of them left in the world.” The last time someone restored the car was in 1985. It is a custom body car that was made to order. Ray’s car was used as the model car in the Chicago Auto [...]
by SARAH JOHNSON CORRESPONDENT Engines revved, planes and helicopters hovered overhead and people strolled in the early summer heat. Robertson Airfield was the place to be Sunday. The Wings and Wheels event packed the tarmac and surrounding fields with plenty to do for locals of all ages. Over 400 classic and custom automobiles, dozens of motorcycles and a variety of vendors were on display at the event. Helicopter and airplane rides across the airfield were offered. Children could enjoy bouncy attractions and face painting. The main attraction, cars of all different ages and styles, lined several areas of the grounds, some grouped by age, some spread sporadically. The car owners were happy to talk about their prized vehicles. Ray Theriault is from Southington but grew up in Plainville. He was at the show with his 1932 Lincoln LeBaron convertible roadster, that he bought four years ago. “I traded three classic Lincolns for this one car,” he said. “There are only 15 of them left in the world.” The last time someone restored the car was in 1985. It is a custom body car that was made to order. Ray’s car was used as the model car in the Chicago Auto [...]