Aston Martin Unveils One-Off DB12 Volante "Palm Beach Edition"
Aston Martinhas revealed a bespokeDB12 Volante'Palm Beach Edition,' created through its in-houseQ by Aston Martin divisionin partnership with Aston Martin Palm Beach. This one-of-a-kind open-top Super Tourer showcases British craftsmanship blended with South Florida flair, featuring an exclusive Frosted Glass Blue exterior. The hand-sprayed paint contains glass flakes, giving it a distinctive shimmer that evokes the coastal sun. A Club Sport White pinstripe runs along the splitters, sills and bumpers, accentuating its athletic stance, while gloss jet black diamond-turned wheels complete the look.
Inside, the Palm Beach Edition continues its nautical inspiration with a duotone Aurora Blue and Ivory leather cabin, accented by Spicy Red contrast stitching. Palm-leaf motifs appear throughout the interior — from the seat embroidery to the center armrest and door sills — while the dashboard is embossed with Palm Beach's latitude and longitude. The rear of the front seats features diagonally book-matched wood veneer with engraved 'Palm Beach' metal inlays, echoing the palm theme.
Pedro Mota, Regional President of Aston Martin The Americas, called the build 'an exceptional sportscar that merges stunning performance, artistry and luxury.' The DB12 Volante Palm Beach Edition is a showcase of what's possible through Q by Aston Martin's bespoke services, offering collectors the opportunity to commission entirely unique vehicles tailored to their tastes.
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