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An Afternoon at the Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car

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Real Estate Agent with Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 REB.0759001

An Afternoon at the Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car 

Last weekend was the sock Hop and Car show in the center of Prospect CT, and it was a rousing success. Over 850 cars of all types were there and the procession of people viewing the cars was nonstop.

Ther were all types of cars and trucks and several special interest autos that gathered a lot of attention.

To me, this 1911 Packard Model 50 was the attention grabber as it was found in a barn in Greenwich CT and originally had been purchased by Jacob Ruppert, owner of a brewing company and a baseball team called the Yankees.

It was a National Prize winner at the AACA show in Hershey PA as well.

here were a[[ manner of classics from the 50's, 60's and 70's. One car that had a large following was a 58 Corvette that was still owned by the original family.

From afar this one car seemed to have considerable celebrity status as one was seeing Jon Bon Jovi sitting at the wheel.

A 1974 Chevy Corvette originally special ordered for Jon Bon Jovi and the bill of sale autographed by him. It drew a lot of attention but as will happen at car shows, all will see cars from their glory days and wonder where that car is today.

It was a very pleasant afternoon and a great turnout for the Sock Hop.

Next year should be larger as it's the 40th year.

 

An Afternoon at the Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car

 

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Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

What a fun afternoon for car enthusiasts. Did they play 50's music?

Sep 01, 2024 01:31 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Ed... what great looking cars... love that Jon Bon Jovi red car! It's a head turner!

Sep 01, 2024 02:14 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 the sock hop and car at Prospect, CT. a great fun event to attend.

Sep 01, 2024 03:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ed- Larry and I would have loved that show!!!  I don't know that much about cars but I appreciate the classics. 

Sep 01, 2024 05:34 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed, I love the old classics.  Did you go dressed for the occasion???

Sep 01, 2024 06:00 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Ed - that's an impressive turnout.  Thanks for providing this follow-up to your original post.  

Sep 02, 2024 03:38 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm glad you were able to enjoy the Car Show - thank you for sharing the photos!

Sep 02, 2024 04:55 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

From the pictures that you shared with us, I can tell that everyone had a fun time and it definitely looks to be a complete success!

Sep 02, 2024 05:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your experience and your photographs.

Happy Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday and have an outstanding week.

Sep 02, 2024 07:38 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Ed,

How fun is this! Love that you made time for the sock Hop and Car show in the center of Prospect CT last week-end! Great pics and glad to hear it was such a success!

Sep 02, 2024 10:50 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing your experience at the Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car Show, Ed! I really enjoyed hearing about the incredible cars and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, especially the fascinating story behind the 1911 Packard and the presence of Jon Bon Jovi's Corvette.

Sep 02, 2024 01:48 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

What a fun event that must have been, Ed. Thanks for sharing some wonderful photos of some beautiful cars.

Jeff

Sep 03, 2024 07:34 PM