A Gala Dinner to mark the 50th Anniversary of Major Motors

Guests reading through the 50 Years of Major Motors Coffee Table Book

On Saturday the 8th of October, Major Motors were finally able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in the form of a Gala Dinner held at Crown Perth. In attendance were some of their customers, suppliers and staff members who have contributed to this 50-year milestone.

The event featured several guest speakers and entertainment from the band, ‘Proof’ and comedian, Mick Colliss whose claim to fame is that he picked himself and three mates to form the first ever Australian Sudoku team to compete at the World Sudoku Championships.

Major Motors Gala Dinner marked their foundation when Major Motors was formed in 1971 to be the commercial vehicle arm of Attwood Motors.

In those days they handled Chevrolets and Bedford’s at Fremantle and Belmont

Frank Johnston, Sales Manager at Major Motors

From left to right –Director and COO of Isuzu Australia Andrew Harbison, Doug Brooks CEO of Brooks Hire and Bob Pearce Managing Director of Major Motors

Above left to right: Rebecca Whitaker, Joe Dickinson, Frank Johnston, Caroline Dickinson and Ben Dickinson

Right: Nestor Jongko retired Major Motors Sales Consultant and Kevin de Bruin of Able Bus and Coach

Below: Bob Pearce, Managing Director of Major Motors

before focusing on Isuzu in the 1980s.

The Isuzu Ute franchise was acquired in 2010 – based at the O’Connor branch which in 2016 relocated to Bibra Lake.

Further to these moves, Major Motors added the Malaga branch in 1999 and Port Hedland in 2009. The Port Hedland branch also handles the sales and service of Ram vehicles.

The evening featured speeches from their long serving Sales Manager, Frank Johnston and Managing Director Bob Pearce.

Major Motors extends their thank-you to all who have been a part of their 50-year journey. This would not have been possible without your support.

Julie Van Grootel and Joe Clark

Sean and Lisa Clarke from RAW Hire

Proof the Band with a jazzy dinner set before getting everyone up on the dance floor