Americarna

More than 600 vehicle and 1500 people were registered for this week's Americarna festival which organisers said would pump about $2 million into the Taranaki economy.

Mike Brouwers and his replica 1930s Auburn Cord Duesenberg, which was used in the film 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. RNZ / Robin Martin

Mr Brouwers' replica 1930s Auburn Cord Duesenberg. RNZ / Robin Martin

Mr Brouwers says a steel frame inside the engine housing is one of the tell-tale signs the car had been used in the movie industry. RNZ / Robin Martin