Unique Sale Opportunity: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition G-BOAC

A unique Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition with designation "G-BOAC" is offered for sale by and for a James Bond and Aston Martin collector.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition with G-BOAC designation (the actual car for sale)
photo © Aston Martin Bristol

The car is 1 of 10 (1 of only 5 in the UK) and essentially 1 of 1 as each car has its own designation tail number of which this one is the flagship of the British Concorde fleet, the G-BOAC.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition G-BOAC (the actual car for sale) and an original Concorde airplane
photo © Aston Martin Bristol

About Concorde

The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde is a Franco-British turbojet-powered supersonic airliner that was operated from 1976 until 2003 by Air France and British Airways. The Concorde had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound, at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h). 

The Concorde is one of only two supersonic jetliner models to operate commercially (the other is the Soviet-built Tupolev Tu-144, which operated in the late 1970s).

The Rolls-Royce Olympus 593 engine that allowed the Concorde to break the sound barrier is based on the engines employed in the RAF's Avro Vulcan strategic bomber. The Vulcan bomber plays a vital part in the James Bond movie Thunderball when it is hijacked by SPECTRE.

The Rolls-Royce Olympus engines developed for the Avro Vulcan bomber (a plane also seen in the James Bond movie Thunderball) formed the basis for the Concorde engines

A Concorde airplane can be seen in the James Bond movie Moonraker (1979). James Bond (Roger Moore) flies from Paris to Rio De Janeiro in an Air France Concorde.

Roger Moore as James Bond arrives in Rio De Janeiro in an Air France Concorde in the movie Moonraker.
photo © Danjaq LLC, United Artists

Concorde was used by royalty, rockstars and moviestars alike. This car replicates the bygone era of elite transport for the discerning individual.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition is a unique collaboration between Aston Martin Bristol and two of Britain’s best-known brands, British Airways and Aston Martin Lagonda. The Concorde Edition was announced in 2019 to mark the 50-year anniversary of the British-built Concorde’s first flight and BA’s 100th birthday.

A DBS Superleggera can be seen in the movie No Time To Die, where it is driven by secret agent Nomi (read more) and a special Bond edition was released in 2019 to celebrate 50 years of the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition G-BOAC
photo © Bond Lifestyle

Aston Martin Bristol has a special connection to the Concorde as the first UK-built Concorde took to the skies for the very first time from Filton airfield on 9 April 1969, right next door to Aston Martin Bristol. And today, AM Bristol's state-of-the-art workshop looks out over the old runway, which is now home to Aerospace Bristol, Concorde’s final resting place (visit the website aerospacebristol.org for more about this location).

Aston Martin Bristol is located next to the Filton airfield where the first Concorde built in the UK took off.
photo © Aston Martin Bristol

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition pays homage to the Concorde and features more than 30 bespoke ‘Q’ design elements, and even actual aircraft parts used on the car.

The cars have the famous British Airways Speedmarque logo in chrome on the front wings, a Concorde silhouette in the side strakes, and a unique wing badge with black enamel infill.

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition
photo © Bond Lifestyle

Other details include a bespoke painted livery comprising British Airways colors on the roof strake, aero blade and rear diffuser, as well as a black-tinted carbon fibre roof bearing Concorde's silhouette.

The silhouette of the Concorde on the black-tinted carbon fibre roof
photo © Aston Martin Bristol

The intricate details found within these Aston Martins are a not only nod to the British Airways Concorde, but also a celebration of British science, technology and engineering.

Details found on the Aston Martins are a nod to the British Airways Concorde
photo © Bond Lifestyle

The 5 UK cars had the jet tailpipes and 3 of them had the titanium exhaust upgrade to mimic the vistral engine acoustics of Concorde. G-BOAC has both. The 5 overseas cars sadly missed out on these fittings due to Brexit deadlines. 

The engine plaque has been signed by the original Chief Concorde Engineer Mr John Briston.

A plaque on the engine mentions the G-BOAC designation and is signed by Chief Concorde Engineer Mr John Briston.
G-BOAC Concorde Edition has the jet tailpipes plus the titanium exhaust upgrade.
photo © Bond Lifestyle

The sun visor has details of speed and altitude embroidered in yellow to replicate the actual monitor onboard Concorde that kept passengers informed.

The sun visor has details of speed and altitude embroidered in yellow (top picture) to replicate the actual monitor onboard Concorde that kept passengers informed (bottom pictures).
top photo © Bond Lifestyle / bottom photos CNN

The dark blue interior leather of the car matches the blue seats of the Concorde and include the embossed Concorde BA logo.

Interior of the Concorde airplane
photo © CNET

English designer Terence Conran designed the carpets for Concorde and was also involved in supplying the same carpet for the footwell of the DBS.

The paddle shifters are made with milled aluminium that was once in BA’s Concorde compressor blades.

The paddle shifters are made with milled aluminium that was once in BA’s Concorde compressor blades.
photo © Aston Martin Bristol

The rear Bang & Olufsen sub-woofer shows a red silhouette of the Concorde and the shape that symbolizes the sonic boom of Concorde breaking the sound barrier (left).
Red, white and blue Concordes ‘Around the World’ speaker cover featured within the carbon fibre door cards (right).
photos © Bond Lifestyle

For moving images of the DBS Concorde Edition and the incredible details, watch this video.

G-BOAC

Concordes (3 Prototypes G-BSST, G-AXDN & G-BBDG and 7 commercial aircraft G-BOAA, G-BOAB, G-BOAC, G-BOAD, G-BOAE, G-BOAF and G-BOAG), and the car on offer has "G-BOAC" as its designation.

The G-BOAC was the second Concorde to be delivered and is considered to be the flagship of the fleet as it carries the registration BOAC, which happen to be the initials of British Overseas Airways Corporation, the airline that merged with BEA (British European Airways) to form British Airways. (See also a BOAC bag in The Spy Who Loved Me)

For more info on the Concorde G-BOAC airplane, visit the Heritage Concorde website.

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition "G-BOAC" has a very low mileage.

The DBS is powered by the enormous 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 found in the standard DBS Superleggera. With 715 hp and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, the car can reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h) after accelerating from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 3.4 seconds. Just 6.4 seconds after setting off, the DBS can be traveling at 100 mph (161 km/h)

The car was delivered by and has received its first service at Aston Martin Bristol.

This incredible car will appeal to any international Aston Martin / Aviation enthusiast and collector.

The owner of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition G-BOAC has awarded Bond Lifestyle the honour of promoting this unique opportunity to acquire this highly collectible car. Any serious collector can register their interest with supporting profile information to ensure authenticity and best offer.

The cherished number plate evident on these pictures (22 DBS) is being retained by the current owner but could be made available should it be of interest to the purchaser.

If you are interested in the car, send a message to 007@jamesbondlifestyle.com

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