Many vehicle owners took the opportunity to photograph their pride and joy in front of the iconic Mangatainoka Tower.
It was a mammoth turnout of Japanese and American cars and bikes at the first Mangatainoka Motors Show and Shine event of 2020, which took place at Tui Brewery last Sunday.
A total of 183 vehicles and 10 bikes of all makes, models, sizes and colours turned out for Japanese v American car and bike day.
The weather gods played their part, with more than 800 participants and spectators enjoying blue skies as they made their way around the large display of vehicles, checking out the beauties on show, enjoying the music and refreshments on offer, and making the most of the photo opportunity in front of the famous Tui Tower.
It's the first time the two categories have been brought together, putting full blown Americana alongside sleek Japanese rides, under the Tui Tower.
Amongst the contingent were a group of 25 vehicles who made the trip over from Whanganui. David Hovey organised his mates, who brought a range of rides from RX2s, RX3s, RX7s and RX8s, along with Evos and Nissan ZXs.
"It's our first time here, and it's been an awesome day out. It's great to get everyone together for a ride after lockdown. I'll definitely come back for the Vintage v Brexit Show and Shine in November, and bring my Beetle."
More than $1500 was raised towards the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project which the Tui Brewery have been investing in for the last two years.
Event organiser Rosie Rogers says it's great having the Toki Motors events back under way, and it was fantastic to have such a good turnout.
"The mix of Americana and Japanese rides was awesome. We love having this range of spectacular vehicles and bikes on display and giving people an excuse for a day out in Mangatainoka."
Prizes were awarded were:
Most Original: Graeme Cressey with his 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
People's Choice: Ross College from Otane for his 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Local Star: Keith Hargood, who brought his 1946 Ford Coupe.
Furthest Travelled: Cheyanne Blbulitz and Zane Riddick, having come from Hāwera in their 1996 Toyota Supra especially for the event.
Best American: Dale Robertson with his 1966 Chevrolet Impala.
Star of the Show and Best Japanese: Ross McCarthy with his 1975 Mazda RX2.
Upcoming events: Mangatainoka Motors Ford v Holden Day - August 30. This will be noisy. Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rods v V8s - September 27. Need we say more.
Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheels Day (all bikes welcome) October 25. All things on two wheels will be making their way to Tui for the annual Two Wheels Day.
Mangatainoka Motors Vintage v Brexit v EU Day November 29. More engine madness - all vintage cars and bikes, along with wheeled machines from Britain and the European Union are welcome.