Frankton Thunder returns thanks to a LJ HOOKER franchise

PHOTO: Hamilton L.J. Hooker director – and a classic car nut – Aaron Davey with his Charger (left) and ’57 Belair. Photo / Geoff Lewis

According to NZHERALD The Frankton Thunder Automotive and Community Festival is back in force in March with displays of classic and custom cars, motorcycles and special-interest vehicles, along with plenty of live entertainment.

Organising committee head Ken McGeady says despite Covid disruptions over the past few years the festival will continue and build on its strengths.

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“Now we’re consolidating. We’re going back to the centre and building the event to create an atmosphere and a platform for people of all walks of life to display and enjoy what they do. It’s a real family event with people coming together to create the atmosphere.’’

Frankton Thunder is overseen by a charitable trust and supporters include Repco, Ross Brothers Muscle Car Garage, Tron Records, Road and Sport Motorcycles and Frankton’s own Classics Museum.

Electric cars have been a popular attraction at previous Frankton Thunder charity car events. Photo / Peter Tiffany

Among the sponsors is Aaron Davey, Hamilton L.J. Hooker director – and a classic car nut – who has come on board for this year’s festival.

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Aaron and wife Kellie recently re-established the real estate franchise which is well-established around the Waikato but had been missing in Hamilton for the past few years.

One of his reasons for supporting the festival was his personal interest in classic cars.