Mount streets humming with car show

Thousands have flocked to the Mount today to check out the impressive display of 200 classic cars, hot rods and show cars.

The Wheels on Mainstreet show is in its third year and is on display along Maunganui Rd from Coronation Park towards Mauao and in Coronation Park itself.

Event Organisers End of the Road Rods and Classics Association have their 32 members helping out and the public are voting for a people's choice award.

Committee member Brent Moore said the team were very happy with the turn out and the highlight was seeing so many people out enjoying the cars.

"We're having a ball, it's brilliant. It's neat to see everyone out enjoying it."

He said the weather had helped bring the big crowds and the location near the beach worked well, like a mini Beach Hop.