A Christmas Tree Run Like No Other — Scotland To London With An Aston Martin DB11

And both peace and goodwill are sentiments celebrated annually when the city of Oslo donates a giant Christmas tree to London in recognition of our country’s efforts during World War 2. This year we’re celebrating that enduring tradition with a delivery of our own, transporting a Christmas tree the length of the country from Scotland’s west coast to the Autocar offices in London, bringing joy and festive merriment to the editorial team.

And what greater freighter for the task than our favourite British grand tourer, the Aston Martin DB11? It should provide some back-road thrills up north, then devour the motorway miles on the home run. Along the way, we’ll stop by Immingham Docks in Lincolnshire to see how the professionals do it as the big tree from Norway gets loaded up before heading south. Even without the detours and general wombling involved in photographing such road trips, that’s a respectable 550-mile journey...

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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/25/2017 6:11:49 PM

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Too new for a Thule rack I suppose. They can redo the story a few years with a Aston Martin DBX SUV.

MDarringer - 12/25/2017 7:05:57 PM

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It had all the makings of a Grand Tour piece.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/27/2017 2:41:51 PM

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@MD - Agreed. But that tree doesn't really cut it. 8ft at least.

MDarringer - 12/27/2017 4:42:20 PM

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Our tree is a silver fake one with the 4 color spinning wheel which was perfect for our MCM decor. Our house was built in 1962 and was essentially a 3000 sq. ft. "Eichler" house. Eichler's were typically half that size. We added another 1000 sq. ft. or so for bedrooms and a guest suite shortly after we moved in. Believe me with our load of boys, the space is necessary.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/28/2017 11:46:15 AM

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@MD. My tree is just the opposite. 8ft, Fir, Tartan garland, hand made ornaments, very, very traditional and 1850's in look and feel. No lights, nothing sparkling. One ornament made with popcorn still bears the scars of my first dog Arrow who chewed on it a bit.

Best wishes for your family and please have a safe and Happy New Year.

MDarringer - 12/28/2017 1:26:39 PM

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We survived unscathed and that's a miracle with 6 boys and 3 enormous dogs.