Aston Martin commemorated its 75th anniversary in the Americas earlier this week at Monterey Car Week 2025, a diamond jubilee that signifies the British brand’s ongoing passion for the New World. The luxury motoring company observed a masterclass in how to pay homage to its legacy while moving forward towards its next chapter, from the premiere of the exclusive Thrillseeker Collection to the reveal of the production-ready Valhalla.
As an appropriate tribute to a brand that has spent three-quarters of a century drawing attention throughout the continent, Aston Martin celebrated its 75th anniversary in the Americas during Monterey Car Week 2025. The British company demonstrated why it remains one of the most sought-after names in motoring, from the launch of the special Thrillseeker Collection to the eagerly anticipated introduction of the production Valhalla.
At The Quail — where Aston Martin’s custom Q division debuted the breathtaking Thrillseeker Collection — the festivities got underway in earnest. This convertible trio — each inspired by the changing light over Carmel Bay — will be produced in a limited edition of nine pieces. The DB12 Volante’s Seychelles Blue recalls midday splendour, while the Vantage Roadster’s Mako Blue captures the first light of morning. The Vanquish Volante’s Ultramarine Black completes the set by reflecting the increasing colours of twilight. The kit is finished with custom luggage and bronze details that allude to the Pacific sunset on the wheels, strakes and even the rotary dials.
The production-spec Valhalla, however, was the real showstopper. Now more than just a concept, Aston’s first mid-engine supercar to go into production marks a turning point. Without losing a single bit of its spirit, the F1-bred plug-in hybrid brings the brand into the electrified era by fusing an electric punch with a screaming V8. After years of development, it made its debut at Pebble Beach’s Concept Car Lawn, signalling the beginning of a new era.
While setting up their own Valhallas, guests at Aston’s four-storey Spyglass Hill house sipped whisky with new partner Glenfiddich. Near the Thrillseeker vehicles were the most recent DBX S and Vantage S models, which brought back the cherished ‘S’ badging. The entire current lineup — from the formidable DBX707 to the magnificent V12 Vanquish — was available on Northern California’s best roads for those who were itching for some wheel time.
According to Jolyon Nash, Chief Commercial Officer, “Monterey embodies everything Aston Martin stands for — craftsmanship, performance and prestige.” The evidence was visible everywhere 75 years after the Atlantic was crossed. This celebration was deserving of the winged insignia, from the space-age Valhalla to the hand-finished features of the Thrillseeker automobiles.
The week ended at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the scene of all classic Monterey tales. Aston’s VIPs were treated to front-row seats to motoring history as dawn broke over the 18th fairway. One thing became evident after 75 years in America: the best was still to come.
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