Aston Martin is arriving at Pebble Beach with a trio that speaks to one of the brand’s most evocative motorsport chapters.
Created by Q by Aston Martin, the three one-off DB12 S VMF editions take their cue from the factory DB2 cars that competed in the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans, translating a period racing detail into a modern grand tourer format.
It’s a restrained idea rather than a costume piece, and that’s what makes it work.
At a glance
- Aston Martin will show three one-off DB12 S VMF editions at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
- Each car wears Carbon Black paint with a distinct accent colour inspired by a 1951 Le Mans DB2 racer.
- The trio was created by Q by Aston Martin and is limited to three individual cars.
A 1951 Le Mans detail returns on the DB12 S
The story begins with three Aston Martin DB2 race cars entered by the factory team at Le Mans in 1951.
Those cars carried the registration numbers VMF 63, VMF 64 and VMF 65, with each identified by a different bright grille colour.
For the DB12 S VMF editions, Aston Martin has revived that visual code without abandoning the sharper, more contemporary character of its current flagship grand tourer.
All three cars share a Carbon Black exterior, allowing the colour accents to do the talking.
Three colours, three identities
VMF 63 uses Rosso Red detailing, VMF 64 is marked out by Speed Yellow, and VMF 65 carries Ellwood Blue.
Those colours appear on the grille vanes, immediately linking the modern cars back to the identifying treatment used on the 1951 DB2 entries.
Each car also receives round number panels on the front fenders carrying the number 75, along with carbon-fibre side strakes and a painted Aeroblade at the rear.
The treatment is specific enough for collectors to recognise the historical prompt, but it avoids turning the DB12 S into a retro replica.
Q by Aston Martin keeps the cabin connected
Inside, the exterior accent colours are carried through with contrast stitching.
The front seatbacks also feature embroidered DB2 silhouettes, a more intimate nod to the cars that shaped the commission.
It’s the kind of detail that suits Aston Martin’s bespoke arm, where the appeal often lies less in loud modification and more in tightly edited storytelling.
For a Pebble Beach audience, that balance matters.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | DB12 S VMF editions |
| Bespoke division | Q by Aston Martin |
| Number of cars | Three one-off models |
| Event | Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance |
| Inspiration | 1951 Aston Martin DB2 factory entries at the 24 Hours of Le Mans |
| Historic registrations referenced | VMF 63, VMF 64 and VMF 65 |
| Exterior base colour | Carbon Black |
| VMF 63 accent colour | Rosso Red |
| VMF 64 accent colour | Speed Yellow |
| VMF 65 accent colour | Ellwood Blue |
| Exterior details | Matching grille vanes, round number panels, carbon-fibre side strakes and painted rear Aeroblade |
| Interior details | Contrast stitching and embroidered DB2 silhouettes on the front seatbacks |
The DB12 S VMF editions show how much can be done with a focused historical idea and a disciplined hand.
At Pebble Beach, where heritage often competes with spectacle, these three Aston Martins should stand out for their precision rather than their volume.
