After a setback from Cyclone Gabrielle – Tauranga's Auto Extravaganza is set for this Sunday, March 12 at The Strand from 9am-2pm.

The vehicle festival will feature the most amazing bikes, cars, and trucks from around the country, and will kick off with one minute's silence at 9am for the volunteer firefighters and those who have lost their lives in the cyclone.

With hot wheels, hot food, good music and spot prizes there's no better way to spend a Sunday! All proceeds will be handed over to St John, and managed by the Welcome Bay Lions Club.

With a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, joint convener Neville McKay says the show will be back 'better than ever”.

'We're excited to see people come down for a good cause.

'Spot prizes, like Repco and Countdown vouchers, will be handed out thanks to our sponsors,” says Neville.

Attendees can also look forward to seeing the striking ‘A Girl' 1930s Ford Model A Coupe which will be on display.

The car was built by Tauranga local Keith Sawyer for his wife, Lisa Sawyer and features tributes to Marilyn Monroe's ‘Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.

Keith says bringing the car along to car shows with his wife is 'a real treat”, particularly when seeing the 'genuine reactions” from people.

'It's the smiles, the waves the photos. It's really special.”

Attendees will also get the chance to view a range of other stunning vehicles, which are sure to please both curious observers and petrol heads alike.

A gold coin donation/koha per person would be much appreciated on entry. Show vehicles are $5 per entry.