For more than a century, one of the most stylish manufacturers of luxury sports cars and grand tourers around the world would have to be the Aston Martin.
 
Of course, that is a subjective point of view for many car enthusiasts, however if it was the car of choice of James Bond, then it has to be considered as one of the best.
 
Big supporters of that statement would be 256 members of the Aston Martin Owners Club - Victorian Register. 

Established in the 1970s, the Victorian chapter of the international Aston Martin Owners Club has grown significantly over the years as a result of its regular events and the constant manufacturing of new cars year-on-year.
 
The club runs social events in Victoria every month and hosts events in conjunction with fellow Aston Martin chapters from SA and NSW.

With new members bringing in new cars every year, President Darren Green believes the club will continue to grow and shows no signs of slowing down. 
 
“We are part of a world wide club and I would say that we’re a growing club because of all the modern cars that Aston Martin brings out and that we’re busy,” Green said.
 
“We have monthly events and drive days, as well as hosting dinners for members once a month so there is always something going on.
 
“Thankfully we’re not like some of the older marques where clubs are starting to shrink as people get older and the cars get older.
 
“What makes our club work is that we’re a mix of old and new cars and we have a wide range of members – from those who have cars from the 1970s right through to the elite who are buying the new cars and everything in between.
 
“And that’s what our display this year represents. We may not have a large collection of cars, but we have a good variety and have arranged it in way so people can see the evolution of the British brand's cars.”
 
As one of the many car clubs at the Grand Prix in the Live Fast Motor Fest in 2022, the eight cars showcase the brand’s impressive history.
 
Part of the display are an DB6, an AMV8, a DB7, which gave birth to the modern era and in turn morphed into the DB9 and the DB2 - both of which are part of the display.
 
There is also homage to the beginning of the company’s sporting range, which began with the ever-popular Aston Martin Vantage.

Having been part of the Australian Grand Prix since car clubs were first allowed to be on show at the Grand Prix, Green believes the displays along with Aston Martin’s return to F1 have helped promote the club. 
 
“We have been doing the AGP since it started as we are big supporters of the car,” Green said.
 
“Our belief is that we are the custodians of these cars and they should be on display.
 
"A lot of our members drive their cars rather than leave them in the garages because people should see them and they should be all on the roads
 
“We’re happy to see the return of Aston Martin to F1. Aston Martin has always been in motorsport but very rarely in Formula 1.
 
“We have a 1923 Formula 1 Aston Martin in the club here in Victoria. It’s been a long time between drinks and it’s exciting – even if they’re having a rough patch.”
 
Click here for more information on the Aston Martin Owners Club - Victorian Register.