Aston Martin Continues Centenary Celebration with Helicopter Delivery in Dubai

Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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will be celebrating its centenary all year this year. The company already announced limited runs of Centenary Editions of popular models that include a special paint finish that takes 60 hours to apply and sterling silver trim. Its latest stunt for its 100th birthday is delivering a VanquishAston Martin Vanquish Gen.1 [AM310]United Kingdom, 2012 > present22 versions
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via helicopter to the top of the world's tallest building the Burj Khalifa Al Arab in Dubai. 

The car was delivered to the helipad at the top building. 

“It is with great pride that we continue our centenary celebrations in such unique manner in the city of Dubai.

“Today we are achieving another world first – one of many for Aston Martin over the years. This is a true feat for Aston Martin and a fantastic way to begin a new century of global success for our iconic brand," said Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez. 

Aston Martin will celebrate its 100th birthday all year. It will reach their peak from July 20 when it will open its Gaydon headquarters to 1,000 guests. It will include a timeline of the brand's history featuring 100 of the brand's cars arrayed in chronological order. 

*An earlier version of this story had said that the Vanquish was delivered to the top of the Burg Khalifa. That is incorrect. It was delivered to the top of the Burj Al Arab hotel.