Rest home Run
Cruising to
Rest Home Run
Thursday 26 February 2026
Get ready for the heart-warming “Rest Home Run”
– a standout event within Americarna.
Taking place on the morning of Thursday 26 February for registered entrants. Over 200 American vehicles visit 26 rest homes, facilities, and villages in New Plymouth, Bell Block, and Waitara. It is a tradition that’s all about spreading joy, sharing stories and reminiscing.
It brings immense happiness not only to the residents but also to the entrants themselves. It’s a special and intimate part of Americarna week that truly stands out.
- Celebrating together in a classic American car at Americarna in New Zealand, showcasing car heritage and community spirit.
- Happy senior woman in vintage hat and sunglasses smiling inside a car at Americarna festival.
- Vibrant red Ford Mustang in Summerset estate entrance, showcasing American muscle car culture in New Zealand.
- Old American muscle car parked near the entrance of the Americarna event.
- Vintage American car displayed outdoors, ideal for Americarna classic car show and collector enthusiasts.
- Classic Ford vintage pickup truck at Americarna event in Somerset, highlighting car show in New Zealand.
- Classic American muscle car at Americarna event in Christchurch, New Zealand, with Summerset retirement village sign.
- Vintage 1950s American car displayed at Americarna event, showcasing classic autos and nostalgic automotive culture.
- Classic American muscle car at Summerset in New Zealand, showcasing sleek design and powerful performance.
- Vintage Ford truck at Americarna NZ, celebrating American cars and classic vehicle shows.
- Smiling older man in blue jacket and cap sitting in vintage car during Americarna festival, New Zealand.
- Celebrating Americarna with a joyful senior woman waving the American flag from a red convertible.
- Classic American muscle car participating in Americarna event in New Zealand.
- Iconic red American car driving through a suburban street during Americarna festival, showcasing classic automotive culture.