2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2  Registration Number: JET...

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2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 

Registration Number: JET 2
Chassis Number: SCFHCDAJ9CGF03132
Engine Number: 163460
Recorded Mileage: 24,169 miles

- The final creation from superlative designer Bertone
- Fully endorsed by Aston-Martin Lagonda Ltd.
- A truly unrepeatable opportunity

There are rare cars, and then there are cars that exist in a category of their own - bespoke creations, shaped by history, vision, and the hands of master craftsmen. The Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 is one such machine. A singular commission, a concept that became a production reality, and the final creation from one of the world’s most celebrated design houses, Bertone.

Conceived as a tribute to Aston Martin’s centenary and the rich 60-year partnership between Aston Martin and Bertone, the Jet 2+2 reimagines the Rapide as an elegant shooting brake, a grand tourer with both performance and practicality. But beyond its design brilliance, this car carries even greater significance, the last project to emerge from Bertone before the revered Italian design house ceased operations in 2014. With that event, the Jet 2+2 became something even more special: a one-of-one creation, the final chapter in Bertone’s extraordinary legacy.

The story of the Jet 2+2 began in 2012, when Aston Martin collector and adventurer Barry Weir - the first person to circumnavigate the world in a classic Aston Martin DB2/4 -commissioned Bertone to create a unique car.

Inspired by the Jet 2 concept, which had been built for Lilli Bertone but was not for sale, Weir envisioned a bespoke shooting brake, blending Aston Martin’s unmistakable design language with enhanced versatility. The result was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, where it captivated enthusiasts and industry leaders alike, including Aston Martin chief designer Marek Reichman, and CEO Ulrich Bez. A few months later, Jet 2+2 joined the original 1961 Bertone Jet and the 2004 Jet 2 as a star exhibit at Aston Martin’s Centenary Celebrations at Kensington Palace, standing alongside some of the marque’s most revered creations. 

So impressed were Aston’s executives that the project was approved for a limited run of ten cars, with discussions underway to put the Jet 2+2 into production. However, Bertone’s closure the following year dashed the plans, ensuring that this remains the only example in existence.

Beyond its historical significance, the Jet 2+2 is a beautifully executed vision of how a Rapide Shooting Brake could be expressed. The transformation is more than aesthetic; its extended roofline and reworked proportions bring an increased sense of space, while a full-length panoramic dimmable glass roof bathes the cabin in natural light, shifting from clear to deep blue at the press of a button. The rear seats fold flat electronically, a first for Aston Martin, extending the load space seamlessly for added practicality. The interior is finished in a bespoke two-tone combination of Cream Truffle and Obsidian Black leather, softer than that used in the standard Rapide, complemented by custom wood and chrome finishes. To further enhance passenger comfort, the front seats were redesigned to be slimmer, allowing for increased legroom in the rear.

Mechanically, the Jet 2+2 retains the Rapide’s formidable 6.0-litre V12, with 476bhp, 443 lb-ft of torque and a 0-62mph time of 5.3 seconds. Performance remains every bit as thrilling as its unique design suggests, with an elegant, commanding presence on the road.
This extraordinary Aston Martin has been enjoyed as intended on select grand touring occasions, showing 24,169 miles.

With unparalleled provenance and one-of-one status, the Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 guarantees its next custodian a place on the world’s most prestigious concours lawns and collectors’ showcases. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire not just a rare Aston Martin, but a singular work of art, never to be replicated.