Annual Car Show Becomes Personal Tribute for Connecticut Resident
The 25th annual Cruisin' on Main Street car show in Manchester, Connecticut, holds special significance this year for Tom Iacoboni, who is showcasing the car he built with his late wife, Kathleen. The event, one of New England's largest car…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 3, 2026 —
MANCHESTER, Conn. – The 25th annual Cruisin’ on Main Street car show in Manchester, Connecticut, is more than just a large-scale automotive event this year for local resident Tom Iacoboni. It has become a deeply personal tribute to his late wife, Kathleen, and their shared life.
Iacoboni is using this year’s show, which is recognized as one of New England’s largest car shows, to showcase a vehicle he built alongside Kathleen. The car holds significant meaning, having been a central part of their 50 years together.
The event provides a platform for Iacoboni to honor his late wife and reflect on their decades of shared experiences, with the car serving as a tangible connection to their past.
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