Aston Martin is proud to present the DB12 Goldfinger Edition, crafted by the ultra-luxury marque’s bespoke personalisation service, Q by Aston Martin. This edition celebrates 60 years of the iconic association between Aston Martin and the James Bond film franchise.
What has become one of the most notable partnerships in cinematic history began with the release of Goldfinger in 1964, when the Aston Martin DB5 made its silver screen debut. The DB5 became one of the world’s most recognisable cars and a crucial step in the brand’s illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline. Now, the latest evolution in that lineage is getting the 007 treatment.
Just 60 DB12 Goldfinger Editions will be released worldwide to mark this historic milestone, paying tribute to a relationship spanned over half of Aston Martin’s illustrious 111-year history.
DB12 Goldfinger Edition
Whilst the DB5 featured in Goldfinger was equipped with all the gadgets needed to escape Bond’s adversaries, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition is focused on providing a more indulgent James Bond driving experience, incorporating subtle touches from the Goldfinger film.
Presented in the iconic Silver Birch paint colour synonymous with the DB5 in Goldfinger, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition establishes an immediate statement. Striking 21” multi-spoke wheels with a unique silver colour and a diamond treatment finish are complemented by black brake callipers, bespoke gold side strakes, and a unique Aston Martin logo in silver with black enamel. Crowned with a bright chrome’ Q’ Fender badge, a bright chrome ‘Q’ Fender badge confirms that this DB12 has received some exceptional touches.
Inside this special edition, the leather Sports Plus seats are finished in the classic DB5 fluted style with an intricate Prince of Wales check perforation pattern, a nod to a classic James Bond suit. This pattern extends to the door inserts and the headliner and is etched onto a unique treadplate. A polished sill plaque adorns the Goldfinger 60th anniversary logo.
Adding an elevated level of ultra-luxury to the interior of the car and awaiting the driver’s touch are 18k Gold Plated interior accents, decorating the drive mode rotary dial and the roller controls, as well as the notched gear selector, which takes design inspiration from the golden tracking device used by Bond in the film. This theme continues through the trim inlays, as gold metal fibres are weaved into the 2X2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
The eight hearts embroidered onto the driver’s sun visor are a subtle nod to Bond fans. They reference the playing card seen in the last draw during the famous Miami pool scene in Goldfinger.
Unique gifting for DB12 Goldfinger Edition owners
Each Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition is presented with an array of gifts that are as exclusive as the car itself. Owners will receive a custom car cover and luxury key presentation box, along with a Silver Birch Speedform model and, for something truly unique, a section of the iconic Furka Pass scene in Goldfinger in 35mm film.
The new owners of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition will also receive a 1/60-gold limited edition Aston Martin magazine. This selection of bespoke gifts will be presented in a Globe-Trotter attaché case replicating the car’s design: a Silver Birch body and a Prince of Wales check interior.
Owners can also enjoy a magnum of 2007 vintage Champagne Bollinger, individually numbered, with four exclusive Bollinger 007 glasses, elegantly presented in a bespoke Globe-Trotter Air Cabin Case.
Q by Aston Martin
DB12 Goldfinger Edition has been created by the marque in-house design experts at Q by Aston Martin; a personalisation and bespoke service – much like ‘Q Branch’ in the Bond films, that delivers endless possibilities.
By accessing the skills of Q by Aston Martin’s designers and craftspeople, customers are invited to take a unique personal commissioning journey, encompassing everything from a single small distinguishing detail to full-scale engineering and production of entirely bespoke components. Nothing is out of reach with the design team, and there are endless possibilities to make their car a true one-of-a-kind.
Incorporating these subtle but impactful touches, developed by our own ‘Q’ department, has created a unique offering that Bond fans worldwide will adore.
The Ultimate Super Tourer meets 007
The Aston Martin DB12 delivers a sublime blend of performance, ultra-luxury, and style, pushing the renowned DB bloodline to new heights. Powered by a formidable 4.0-litre V8 Twin-Turbo engine, producing a best-in-class power output of 680PS/800Nm, and equipped with an advanced suspension system, the DB12 ensures a thrilling yet refined driving experience.
DB12 was the first of Aston Martin’s next generation of sports cars to showcase the marque’s new infotainment system, designed and developed in-house using state-of-the-art technology. Offering the perfect balance between touchscreen controls and tactile physical switches, this is the first infotainment system built in-house at Aston Martin, allowing the brand to provide a uniquely bespoke system for entertainment and navigation. When driving a Bond-inspired DB12, occupants need a soundtrack to match, and as such, the Goldfinger Edition also comes with the Bowers & Wilkins halo audio system as standard.
The Aston Martin DB12 was the first of the next generation of Aston Martin sportscars. Since its 2023 debut, the super tourer has joined the new Vantage, DBX707, and the newly unveiled Vanquish. The first deliveries of this unique offering will commence in Q2 2025.
