It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.   No!  Wait!  It was a GREAT time!  Let me tell you all about it.

The main branch of the Somerset County Library System at Bridgewater and the Raritan River Region, CLC have had a great relationship.  When the RRR needed meeting space, it was made available to us.  When the SCLS need old cars to visit assisted living facilities, the RRR was there.  In addition to having more information that any place in cyber space,  the library has always been able to answer (yes real people!) any question, or point one in the right direction to look for the answer.  They may not be able to rebuild your carburetor, but they can give you information on the design, history and engineering principles of fuel delivery systems since the dawn of time operable.  And that doesn't consider their myriad of "how to" books.  Rich Loomis and his crack reference staff also have another talent:  They  know how to organize a car show. 

We know the library is good at research.  They ascertained, and presented, the three most important ingredients to a collector car show:  Cars, entertainment and spectators.  The field of about 50 show cars entertained a never ending stream of spectators.  Recorded music of a modern ilk warmed up the crowd until local talent did a wonderful job of presenting a variety styles and moods. 

Due to an error in communication, word of this event was not received by the RRR until the last minute.  Pat Caruso, as usual, made a valiant effort of informing our members with the club website.  The results were quite surprising.  Our stalwart Cadillac and LaSalle owners showed up with an eclectic mix of Caddy, Ford, Packard, and even reached across the pond for a Bentley.

Leading the parade was Pat Caruso and his freshly restored 1975 Sedan deVille.  Following were Joe Manna in his 1991 Fleetwood (what a car!).  Next was Ray Koziol in his 1964 Bentley (more about that later).  Rounding out the parade were Joe Puleo, driving his newest toy, Buttercup.  Buttercup is a uncannily original series 62 Coupe.  Following Joe were his Mom and Dad, Sal & Pauline Puleo, driving their recently acquired ’49 Packard Super 8 Victoria Conv.  Lurking in a corner of the parking lot, Bernie Cooney demonstrated his ear to ear smile, showing his newly acquired 1985 Seville Roadster.  Lurking in the far corner of the lot were Rich Nalavany & neighbor Al Gionta.  They had their best foot forward showing their Shoebox Ford, a 1949 Tudor Custom.

And speaking of spectators, good ol' Ray Koziol didn't get any rest.  Showing off the Radford coachwork on his Bentley turned into a full-time job.  Of course, that's a job that Ray handles with aplomb.  This car has all the accouterments (bar, sewing kit, picnic table, Grey Poupon), and Ray knows how to present it. 

For his efforts Ray walked away with an award for "Best Interior".	Pauline and Sal Puleo's gorgeous Packard won an award for 1 of 3 "Best in Show".

For a list of Winners, and to view a video of the show, visit the Somerset County Library's website at: