So many times I?ve wandered the automotive internets, seen those Cars n Coffee gatherings and thought to myself ?why can?t we have a casual car show here in Hobart?? It turns out we DO have such a gathering and it?s called Classics By The Beach, held on the first Sunday of every month.
This morning I took the Alfa for a quick wash and headed on down to Lower Sandy Bay for the show. I was told to be there for a 10am start but despite pulling in at 9:30, there wasn?t a vacant spot in sight. It was a beautiful day in Hobart today so all the classic owners got their cars out nice and early ? and what a feast for the eyes it was, too.
Ask your average Aussie what a classic car show looks like and they?ll tell you Ford Falcons and Holden Monaros. None of that local stuff here (well, not much). This was a collection of absolutely amazing cars with the vast majority of them coming from Europe. There were several Jaguars, Rolls Royces, Minis, even a Lamborghini, a Maserati, a very special 1958 Alfa Romeo and a Porsche Spyder.
The calibre of vehicles that are tucked away in such a small city as Hobart never ceases to amaze me. Car culture is alive and well in Tasmania, indeed.
Check out the gallery below. Click to enlarge.
Chevrolet Corvette at Classics by the Beach, Hobart
Classics by the Beach, Hobart
Triumph TR4 at Classics by the Beach, Hobart
Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Just in case you were wondering ?where?s the beach??
Ford Falcon GTA at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Jaguar XJS at Classics by the beach, Hobart
Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Porsche 550 Spyder at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Porsche 550 Spyder at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Jensen Interceptor at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Maserati Ghibli SS at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Maserati Ghibli SS at Classics By The Beach Hobart
Maserati Ghibli SS at Classics By The Beach Hobart
Alfa Romeo 1750 at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Rolls Royce at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Rolls Royce Gearshift
Rolls Royce Dashboard 1
Rolls Royce Dashboard 2
Rolls Royce Throttle Controls
Rolls Royce at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Rolls Royce at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Bristol 2000 at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
MG TF at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Jaguar E-Type at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
The big and small of British Motoring
Alfa Romeo Giulietta at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Alfa Romeo Giulietta at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Alfa Romeo Giulietta at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Lamborghini Urraco at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
Lamborghini Urraco at Classics By The Beach, Hobart
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Some special notes:
I believe the Porsche Spyder and the Alfa Giulietta were both just recently acquired by their owners. Most of the guys attending this event come regularly (frequently alternating their cars as most have collections rather than just one), but both of these cars were new to the show.
The dark green Rolls Royce was the star of the show, for me. The condition and the detailing on the car were just amazing. I wish I?d talked to the owner and got some more details. Next time?.
Life doesn?t get more 1970?s than an orange Jensen, does it?
The Maserati sounded as good as it looked, though I have to admit the SS badge on the back did remind me of a certain episode of Top Gear 
? this is the real deal, though.
There were no Saabs on display, sadly. I?m going to have to talk to my mate Drew and see if he might be interested in getting his V4 Saab 95 down there. I reckon it?d be a star attraction.
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