The countdown is on! With just days to go until the 2025 SeaRoad Devonport Motor Show, we’re making one last call for vehicle entries – and we want to see the best of what Tasmania has to offer.
This year, we want to uncover more of the local talent.
We’ve welcomed incredible interstate entries in the past, but this time, let’s see more of Tasmania’s finest. From vintage beauties and muscle cars to custom builds and motorbikes, now’s your chance to step up and put your vehicle in the spotlight.
Pre-entry is FREE until Saturday 22nd March (plus you and a passenger get free show entry).
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your pride and joy in front of thousands of enthusiasts!
A rare Nash 450 returns to the motor show
For many, a classic car is a passion project. But for Steve Nash, it feels like fate.
Growing up, Steve was always drawn to Nash Motors – a company that happened to share his last name. He dreamed of owning one of these rare classics, and last year, that dream became a reality when he spotted a 1930 Nash 450 for sale in Geelong. Just six days later, after a whirlwind trip home to Tassie, he rolled into the 2024 Devonport Motor Show as a last-minute entrant.
Built by Nash Motors, a company known for delivering luxury beyond the price tag, the 450 was an upscale alternative to Ford and Chevrolet models of the time. With silver-plated door handles, plush velour seats, and even optional flower vases in the back, Nash’s slogan was simple: “Give the customer more than he has paid for”.
While exact production numbers are unclear, fewer than 100 Nash 450s are believed to remain worldwide. Only 21 are registered with the Nash Club of America, and this may be the only one left in Australia.
But owning a rare car comes with challenges – especially when it comes to restoration. Tracking down original parts can take years, and this Nash is still very much a work in progress. From sourcing missing trim pieces to restoring the interior, the road to completion will take time. Even finding an engine fan took months, but Steve eventually found a surprising match in a Launceston tractor parts store.
Despite the work ahead, this Nash 450 is still 95% original and turns heads wherever it goes. While a full restoration could take another 5-10 years, Steve is committed to the journey – piece by piece, with patience and a bit of luck.
Want to see this rare beauty up close?
Catch it at the 2025 SeaRoad Devonport Motor Show, where it’ll proudly represent this year’s Vintage and Veteran theme.
Everything you need to know for show day
Thanks to the organisers, the Rotary Club of Devonport North, the SeaRoad Devonport Motor Show is Tassie’s primary motor show. Showcasing an impressive lineup of vehicles, it continues to draw thousands of enthusiasts from across the country.
When: Sunday 23rd March 2025 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Aikenhead Point, Devonport (at the northern end of Victoria Parade), stretching west from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial car park to Fenton Street and extending to the grassed area in front of the Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
Entries: FREE pre-entry (click here) until Saturday 22nd March (plus free entry for you and a passenger on the day). There’s a $15 entry fee for vehicles registering on the day.
ENTRY FEES
Show entry fees remain unchanged for 2025. And with the event run entirely by volunteers, all proceeds (after costs) go back into the community, supporting local charities and national and international projects.
Adults: $15 each
Children (under 16): FREE
Student card holders: FREE
EXPLORE, INDULGE, AND ENJOY
While the vehicles are the main attraction, there’s plenty more to enjoy for the whole family!
Grab a bite to eat and a drink from the food trucks, coffee vans, or Marion Storm café, browse trade displays, and keep the kids entertained with rides and face painting (vendor charges apply).
Plus, the Bass Strait Maritime Centre (6 Gloucester Avenue, adjoining Marion Storm café) is offering an exclusive 2-for-1 entry to museum visitors who present their Devonport Motor Show entry stamp. Explore their latest exhibitions and try out their all-new, world-class shipping simulator – a must for maritime enthusiasts.
St John Ambulance will be on-site for added safety.
As an open-air event, we encourage everyone to be mindful of social distancing and hand hygiene. If you feel unwell, please stay home and join us in spirit.
More bikes, more action – enter yours now!
Our bike lineup is shaping up, but we’d love to see more two-wheeled beauties join the show. Whether it’s vintage, custom, or modern, there’s still time to enter.
These bikes are locked in – will yours be next?
Team Twoheadedtasmanians take on Shitbox Rally 2025
Shitbox Rally isn’t a race – it’s a test of endurance, teamwork, and determination. The challenge? Driving a car worth just $1,500 across some of Australia’s toughest and most remote roads, all in the name of charity.
This year, the adventurous Team Twoheadedtasmanians is taking on the Winter 2025 rally, covering 4,500km from Perth to Darwin alongside 500 other participants.
And it’s all for a cause that matters. Since 2009, the Shitbox Rally has raised over $52 million for Cancer Council Australia, making it the country’s largest private fundraiser for cancer research.
Want to support the cause? Get involved or donate here.
Last chance to be part of the action
The countdown is on!
Give your vehicle the audience it deserves and be part of something special.