Finishing runner-up in the commercial vehicle category at the All USA Car Day was a highlight for Pyes Pa's Jens Wulff.
The Wharepai Domain was lined with American cars yesterday for the 11th annual car lovers event.
Mr Wulff's 1955 Chevy pickup was a hit with the crowd and he said many people had told him they voted for him for the people's choice award.
"It was great, it was a very good day," Mr Wulff said.
"There were more cars this year than last year.