Classic Trucks Stop in Putaruru

Northern Classic Commercials Club are part of the way through their ‘Coast to Coast’ tour, which is held every 4 years in the North Island. The classic trucks route began in Wellington on Monday and will end in Greytown on 26 October. About 150 people are involved in the tour.

Familiar makes such as Macks, Internationals, Bedfords, Leylands, Mercedes Benz and Kenworths were to be seen when the Northern Classic Commercials Club run stopped mid-morning in Putaruru yesterday. Market Street was a hive of activity.

About 20 South Island drivers also joined this event.

The classic run concept began in 2006 through the desire to share the love of trucks and trucking.

After leaving Putaruru the route takes in Rotorua and Whakatane, Gisborne, Hastings, Feilding and finally Greytown.