2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2

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2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 – The Final Coachbuilt Bertone

The one-off Bertone Jet 2+2 blends Aston Martin performance with Italian coachbuilding, and was the final car built by the legendary design house, and the final iteration of the JET Trilogy which began in 1961.


  • Commissioned by collector Barry Weir and based on the Aston Martin Rapide, the Jet 2+2 was completed in 2013
  • Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Jet 2+2 received acclaim for combining practicality with Aston’s performance.
  • Hand-built using aluminium and carbon fibre in true coachbuilding tradition by the Italian firm Bertone.
  • Powered by Aston Martin’s 5.9-litre V12 producing 470 bhp and capable of 200 mph.
  • The Jet 2+2 was the last car ever produced by Bertone before the design house closed their doors forever.
  • Features include a full-length panoramic glass roof, folding rear seats, and a generous luggage area.


A Legendary Lineage

The Bertone Jet 2+2 sits at the end of a distinguished lineage of Aston Martin shooting brakes bearing the Jet name. The first appeared in 1961—Giorgetto Giugiaro’s DB4 GT Jet, now one of the marque’s most valuable cars. A second ‘Jet 2’ followed in 2004, built on a DB9 chassis for Lilli Bertone. But it was the third, this 2013 Jet 2+2, that would be both the last of the series and the final car built by the Bertone firm.

Commissioned by enthusiast Barry Weir, the car was conceived after he saw the original Jet 2 concept and envisioned a usable four-seater version. With Aston Martin’s backing and design input from Marek Reichman, the project moved quickly from sketch to full-scale clay model. Coachbuilt by hand in Italy, the Jet 2+2 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013 to global attention. It remains a singular achievement in both Aston and Bertone history


Barry Weir’s Vision and Bertone’s Final Creation

Barry Weir, a lifelong Aston Martin enthusiast, initiated the Jet 2+2 project in 2012 after attempting to acquire the earlier Jet 2 prototype. When Bertone proposed building a custom car to his specification, the idea evolved into a bespoke shooting brake using the Aston Martin Rapide as a base.


The project was fast-tracked, with Aston Martin design director Marek Reichman encouraging use of the updated Rapide grille and overseeing its proportions. The design team worked to retain the donor car’s identity while reimagining the rear quarters to suit the shooting brake format. Coachbuilt entirely by hand, the Jet 2+2 showcases the best of Aston’s performance engineering married to Italian design execution.


Technical Integrity with Everyday Usability

Mechanically, the Jet 2+2 remains true to the Rapide: a 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12, six-speed automatic gearbox, and rear-wheel drive layout. The engine delivers 470 bhp, allowing for a top speed of 200 mph and 0–60 in around 5.3 seconds.


Despite the high-performance credentials, Weir covered over 17,000 miles in his years of ownership, demonstrating the car’s surprising practicality. With enhanced headroom and a large boot space thanks to the shooting brake profile, the Jet 2+2 retains comfort and functionality without compromise


An Iconic Finale for Bertone

As the final car produced by Bertone before its closure, the Jet 2+2 has earned status as a collector’s icon. Despite positive reception at Geneva and proposals for a limited production run, Bertone’s financial collapse in 2014 meant no further examples were built.


In 2025, the car made a rare appearance at The Yorkshire Elegance where it garnered widespread admiration from collectors and design aficionados alike. Offered with the original molds, the next custodian acquires not just the car, but a piece of coachbuilding legacy with potential for future continuation, if desired.


Seen recently at The Yorkshire Elegance and now available by private arrangement, the Bertone Jet 2+2 offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquire the final creation of a legendary design house.