More than 500 vehicles from various car clubs and privateers descended on the recreation centre grounds and more than 4000 fans turned out to view the displays ” almost four times the town’s population.
Mr Rumjantsev said he was ecstatic with the crowd numbers.
‘I want to thank all the people who visited our town,’ he said.
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READ NOW‘People commented we had good old-fashioned ideas, were people-friendly, had a country carnival atmosphere and fabulous entertainment for all ages,’ Mr Rumjantsev said.
He also praised the Shire of Northam for its sponsorship and assistance that helped make the event a success.
Historic car brands featured included Jowet, Sunbeam, Vanguard, Lightburn, Rootes and Plymouth, as well as more familiar brands such as Holden, Morgan, Ford, Jaguar, Ferrari, Land Rover, Chevrolet and Rolls-Royce.
Muscle cars, including much-prized Mustangs and Corvettes, were highly popular, along with a display of military vehicles.
There was a display of Boss V8 road bikes and a rare early Indian motorcycle first manufactured in 1901.
The motorama also had jewellery, knitware, embroidery and jams on sale.