Picnic at Ross, 2025
Is there a more fitting venue in all of Tasmania to showcase a classic Aston Martin than the historic village of Ross, approximately 90 minutes' drive north of the state’s capital city, Hobart? I’d argue there’s something about the English elms and 19th century sandstone buildings lining Ross’ Church and Bridge Streets that strongly suggests not. This truly awesome machine is - to my inexpert eye, at least - an exacting replica of a DB4 GT Zagato, the only clue to the car's unoriginality being its build date. But let’s be clear: it is a genuine Aston Martin, based on a 1969 DB6. Originals were only manufactured between 1960 and 1963 and only 19 were ever built! The Aston wasn't the only beautiful vehicle present on the day, with the first Sunday of May each year - known in car circles as the Picnic at Ross - bringing together automotive aficionados from every part of the state. All manner of vehicles, from right around the world, were p...