Klingberg Auto Show

Thanks to Double A Charter Servcies of Rocky Hill,  Old “Bus Number 10” will return to to the City where it spent all of its years of service. This1953 General Motors first arrived in New Britain purchased by the Oak Street Bus Company. It was one of the first diesel buses in Connecticut, the shiny, new maroon and green 36-passenger bus is considered small by today’s standards. The Oak Street Bus Company was purchased by the Agostini Family who changed the name to New Britain Transportation Company (NBT), and the color to green and cream.

For years, Number 10 faithfully transported its riders from Eddy Glover Boulevard to Main Street downtown, stopping at Grants—the current location of Amato’s Toy and Hobby Store. It would also travel up Arch Street to the base of the hill where Klingberg Family Centers is located. To this day, youngsters who grew up at the Klingberg Children’s Home in the 50’s and 60’s recall fondly their trips downtown on Old Number 10.

Number 10 now makes its home in Rocky Hill and is owned by Double A Charter Services.  Recently, it flew by in a chase scene in the latest Indiana Jones movie. We are delighted to have Number 10 back in her hometown for a special appearance at the 2008 Klingberg Antique Auto Show.