A shade of yellow called Pale Primrose once covered the sales brochure for the 1958 Aston Martin DB4. Corgi later chose the same color for its model car, the toy that would become the basis for the iconic James Bond DB5 of the mid-1960s. That specific color now returns, applied to the bodywork of a 2027 DB12 Volante, one of five cars in a new collection.
The project is a collaboration between Aston Martin Newport Beach and the marque's bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin. Together, they have created the 'Heritage Edition', a set of five one-of-one commissions celebrating paint colors from the 1960s and 1970s. Each finish was remastered with the brand's latest paint technology for the current sports car line-up.
More Than Paint
The work extends beyond the exterior. Inside, each car features bespoke Q perforated fluted seats, a detail used for the first time in the new Vantage and Vanquish models. An embroidered Q Heritage Aston Martin logo sits on the center armrest, and exclusive 'Heritage Edition' sill plaques mark each commission. The DB12 coupe, DB12 Volante, and Vanquish also receive Dark Walnut Open Pore Wood Inlays.
“Every Aston Martin tells a story, and these Heritage Edition commissions celebrate some of the colours that helped define the marque during one of its most celebrated eras,” said Jeff West, General Manager of Aston Martin Newport Beach. His team worked with Q to pair the historic finishes with today’s cars, creating what he calls “a collection that bridges Aston Martin's extraordinary heritage with its uncompromising future.”