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  15 October 2024  

Aston Martin reveals new DB12 Goldfinger Edition

Aston Martin reveals new DB12 Goldfinger Edition

Aston Martin have revealed their new DB12 Goldfinger Edition.

Commemorating the third James Bond film’s 60th anniversary, the first to feature an Aston Martin, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition is limited to just 60 cars and celebrates the long-standing partnership between the luxury car manufacturer and 007.

Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition
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Designed by Q by Aston Martin, the marque’s bespoke personalisation service, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition, incorporates subtle touches from Goldfinger, including its iconic Silver Birch paint colour presentation, striking 21” multi-spoke wheels with a diamond treatment finish, bespoke gold side strakes, and 18k Gold Plated interior accents.

The cars also feature a Prince of Wales check perforation pattern, a nod to a classic Bond suit, with this pattern mirrored on the door inserts, headliner and a unique etched treadplate. The car is crowned with a bright chrome ‘Q’ fender badge, emblazoned with a unique Aston Martin logo in silver with a black enamel, and adorned with a Goldfinger 60th logo plaque.

Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition interior

GOLD, FOR YOUR FINGERS
Bond’s knowledge and love of luxury is second to none. A cufflink. A wine label. The best temperature to serve saké. This appreciation of the detail-within-the-detail is captured in the exquisite 18ct gold-plated interior jewellery, which adorns the drive mode rotary dial and roller controllers. This golden theme continues through the DB12 Goldfinger Edition’s trim inlays, with exquisite gold fibres woven into the 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre.

CLASSIC BOND STYLING
The essence of James Bond’s superb sartorial elegance is showcased in the heart of the new super tourer. Driver and passenger Sports Plus seats are trimmed in the original fluted design from the DB5, and adorned with the distinctive Prince of Wales check perforation pattern. This extends to door inserts and headliner, as well as the unique treadplate. All inspired by Bond’s three-piece, mid-grey, Prince of Wales check suit often referred to simply as ‘The Goldfinger Suit’.

DESIGNED TO THRILL
The new DB12 Goldfinger Edition showcases a unique treadplate etched with the intricate Prince of Wales check pattern, and a polished sill plaque. 60 years of Bond’s partnership with Aston Martin, suitably attired, and celebrated.
 

Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition exterior
SILVER BIRCH FROM THE SILVER SCREEN

One of the standout scenes from Goldfinger was of James Bond gazing out over the famed Furka Pass in the Swiss Alps. The view was stunning. Both car and panorama. The 60th Anniversary DB12 Goldfinger Edition sports exactly the same Silver Birch paintwork that first caused the world of the 1960s to fall in love with the man. And the marque.

BESPOKE, MULTI-SPOKE
The unique envy-evoking spoked wheels of the original Aston Martin DB5 are now mirrored by the equally unique 21” silver-plated, multi-spoke wheels of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition, complimented by striking black brake calipers.
 

A GOLDEN TOUCH
Like most legendary stars of sixties celluloid, the original Aston Martin DB5 was instantly recognisable from every angle. In part, this was thanks to the iconic Aston Martin side strake, which adorns this DB12. This time, burnished in gold to mark 60 years of Goldfinger fame. Functionally, it draws air from the front wheel arches to reduce lift and enhance stability. Yet its form continues to draw starry-eyed glances from admirers of all ages.

Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition special features

NOTCHED GEAR SELECTOR
In the iconic Goldfinger movie, when leaving the fictitious Royal St. Marks' Golf Club, 007 clamps a magnetised tracker inside the boot of Auric Goldfinger’s vehicle. This iconic tracking device is the inspiration behind the gold-plated etched gear lever. Perfectly weighted and exquisitely styled. A subtle celebration of Q’s legendary inventiveness.
 

007 AND THE 8 OF HEARTS
An eight of hearts, subtly embroidered into the sun visor, will evoke sun-filled Miami memories whenever it is revealed. “That last draw was the eight of hearts …” says Bond girl Jill Masterson as she reclines on a Miami hotel balcony spying on Goldfinger’s unfortunate card game opponent. Bond glides into action, and Goldfinger’s luck at cards takes a turn for the worse. A timeless scene, to be replayed at your leisure. Forever.

COLLECTABLES
The 007-themed DB12 celebrates this iconic 60-year partnership with a series of unique gifts and collectable Aston Martin touches. These include a rare piece of Goldfinger celluloid film, a specially designed car cover, a luxury key box with Silver Birch Speed Form and 1 of 60 golden limited-edition magazines. To further embrace the character there is a bespoke Globetrotter GT suitcase, echoing the design of the iconic DB5 with a Silver Birch exterior casing and Prince of Wales check interior. Cradled within, is a gift-wrapped limited-edition bottle of Bollinger. The world of Bond is yours.

Aston Martin new DB12 Goldfinger Edition

Goldfinger celebrated its 60th anniversary on September 17, 2024, with commemorations extending until the end of 2024. Aston Martin previously hosted The House of Q pop-up at Mayfair’s Burlington Arcade to mark the 60th earlier this summer, a space that has now been transformed into The 007 bar and boutique which also takes inspiration from Sean Connery’s third adventure as James Bond (open until December 31, 2024).


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