Car lovers enjoy the ride for charity

Brent Anderson brought Donald Duck and friends in his 1958 Ford Ranchero ute to the Whangarei Rod and Custom Club's annual Christmas fundraising event for the Salvation Army at Whangarei's Mitre 10 Mega.

Hot Rods, custom cars, street racers and classic motors were all on show at the Whangarei Rod and Custom Club's annual Christmas fundraising event for the Salvation Army. Dozens of vehicles packed into Whangarei's Mitre 10 Mega site for the gathering, with money going to the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Appeal.

Mitre 10 trade manager Paul Lee enjoys the atmosphere and vehicles on show.

Club resident Bernie Morgan said they teamed up with Mitre 10 to provide the site and also invited the district's other car clubs and enthusiasts to show off their vehicles.

Margaret Wrack, left, with Rosemary Mathers and Rex Thompson keeping company with a pristine 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

"As well as raising money, all the car owners had to bring along a toy to go to the Salvation Army's appeal. It's a very worthwhile cause at this time of the year and it gave us [enthusiasts] a chance to show of our vehicles and give the public a chance to have a look," Mr Morgan said.

Peter Smith brings his Ford T Bucket into the Mitre 10 Mega car park.

Other car clubs that attended included the Northern St Rods and Lucky 7s.

The Lucky 7s car crew who turned up to the car show fundraiser included Kayla Malcolm, left, and Zac Morgan.

Northern Advocate photographer and car buff John Stone went along to see the shining chrome and souped-up engines.