Aston Martin raises P44-M for charity with DBS 770 Ultimate

Aston Martin announced that it has raised around CHF750,000 (Swiss Francs) or P44 million for charity after it  has sold a DBS 770 Ultimate under the hammer.

Auctioned at the Action Innocence Charity Gala in Gstaad, Switzerland, was the very first hand-built Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate in Ultramarine Black paint, with Trophy Silver livery touches and a Q by Aston Martin Cote d’Azure Blue interior.

In a statement, the British carmaker shared that the proceeds of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate will benefit the online safety foundation’s work in Switzerland.

“We are delighted to contribute to the Action Innocence Charity Gala, which has become one of the most important philanthropic events in the Gstaad resort, a key destination for Aston Martin and our customers in Europe. It is fantastic to see this unique DBS 770 Ultimate model raise such significant funds for charity and generate incredible excitement at the Gala, as such an iconic model in Aston Martin’s breath-taking product portfolio,” said Aston Martin Europe Regional President Andreas Bareis.

Notable attendees of the prestigious philanthropic event included honorary president Penelope Cruz, master of ceremonies Elsa Zylberstein, actor Christopher Lambert and singer-songwriter Mika, who delivered a special performance for the collective of VIP guests in attendance at Gstaad Airport.

Photos from Aston Martin

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