Footnotes

Introduced in July 1969, the DB6 Mark 2 incorporated many components shared with the new DBS, most obviously the latter's wider wheels, which necessitated flaring the front and rear wheelarches. All Mark 2 Vantages came with the highest (325bhp) 'C' state of tune, while all cars benefited from power-assisted steering as standard. Production lasted until November 1970, during which time only 240 DB6 Mark 2s were manufactured, 71 of which were to Vantage specification.

Chassis number '4241/R' is one of only three DB6 Mark 2s originally finished in Bahama Yellow and the only example to have the high-performance Vantage engine. The Aston was first registered (as 'UKX 644J') on 1st December 1970 and retailed by Maurice Leo Ltd. In July 1974 the DB6 was acquired by AMOC members Mr & Mrs Ian Moore of Middlesex (also owners of a DB6 Mark 1), who would remain its custodians for the next 38 years. The Moores had purchased 'UKX 644J' from sometime Wiscombe Park competitor and commentator C A R Elwell, the first owner's son-in-law. Thereafter the Aston was used sparingly, seldom, if ever, venturing out in the rain.

The current owner purchased 'UKX 644J' via a UK auction in April 2012, by which time the car had covered only some 38,800 (warranted) miles from new. At that time the DB6 was described as "never allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration", while its exceptionally original 'time warp' condition (paintwork, upholstery and major mechanical components) was also commented on favourably (2012 catalogue description on file). The engine was said to start readily and show over 100psi oil pressure when warm.

A measure of this DB6's then exceptional quality may be gained from the fact that Aston Martin archivist and historian, the late Roger Stowers, selected 'UKX 644J' for inclusion in the factory's Millennium Calendar, 'A Celebration of Craftsmanship'. This wonderful and extremely rare DB6 is offered with an old UK V5C Registration Certificate and a copy of the 2012 purchase invoice.

Please note the car will be subject to the reduced import tariff of 5% if it is to remain in the UK and, as it has been on static display for the past nine years, will require recommissioning prior to road use.