Aston Martin unveiled three custom DB12 S models for Monterey. The trio pays tribute to the classic 1951 Le Mans DB2 racers. The Vanquish 25 Special Edition will also make its public debut. Aston Martin has built a trio of one-off DB12 S grand tourers for Monterey Car Week in California, each one shaped by the Q by Aston Martin customization arm to mark the 75th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The reference material behind the commission reaches deep into the company’s racing past. More: One Of Aston’s Five New American Specials Wears A Color From A 1958 Sales Brochure The three cars take their cue directly from the Aston Martin Racing Team DB2s that ran at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950. The originals were known by their British registration plates, all beginning with ‘VMF’, and each wore a grille finished in its own distinct color to tell them apart on track. Three-quarters of a century on, the new DB12 S ‘VMF’ collection revives that idea. The VMF 63 wears Rosso Red accents, the VMF 64 gets Speed Yellow detailing, and the VMF 65 carries Ellwood Blue highlights across its grille vanes. The color work runs past the grilles. All three carry matching accents on the carbon fiber side strakes, along with 75 graphics on the fenders and the Aeroblade rear spoiler, each set against Carbon Black bodywork for contrast. Aston Martin DB12 S VMF The underside of the spoiler features the silhouette of the Aston Martin DB2. The same design is repeated on the seat embroidery. Other custom interior touches include contrast stitching, 75 graphics on the rear seats and sill plates, and color-coordinated accents on the start/stop button and paddle shifter tips. More: Aston Martin’s V12 Tactical SUV Only Exists To Get Shot At In Call Of Duty The Aston Martin DB12 S debuted in October 2025 as a sportier variant of the V8-powered grand tourer bridging the gap with the V12-powered Vanquish. The S features an upgraded AMG-sourced twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 pumping out 690 hp (700 PS) alongside a revised eight-speed gearbox, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, recalibrated Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, stiffer anti-roll bars, a more a aggressive aero package and quad tailpipes. A Special Edition Vanquish Aston Martin Vanquish 25 Alongside the DB12 S trio, the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 anniversary edition will make its public debut. Built by Q by Aston Martin in just 50 units evenly split between the Coupe and the Volante bodystyles, the model marks 25 years since the debut of the original V12 Vanquish, combining launch-specification detailing with handcrafted finishes. More: Only 50 People Will Ever Own Aston Martin’s Rarest New V12 Vanquish Also on display will be the Valhalla supercar, a vintage DB2 heritage model, and the full S lineup of Vantage S, DB12 S, and DBX S. As for the three DB12 S one-offs, Aston Martin hasn’t said whether they will be offered for sale once the show wraps. Aston Martin
