• Delivered new in the UK
• Manual transmission
• Present ownership since 2011
• Dry stored since acquisition
• Requires recommissioning

In the summer of 1969 Aston Martin announced the DB6 Mark 2 in saloon and convertible versions, this being the final development of the noble line that had begun with the DB4 back in 1958. Distinguishable by its flared wheelarches and DBS wheels, the DB6 Mark 2 came with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 Mark 2 production ceased in 1970, a total of 245 had been made, of which only 46 left the factory fitted with the optional fuel injection like this example.

The accompanying copy guarantee form shows that right-hand drive chassis number '4114' was ordered by H R Owen Ltd and first registered in the UK as '4 PL'. The original colour scheme was Platinum with Tangerine Connolly interior trim, and the car left the Newport Pagnell factory equipped with the fuel-injected engine, manual transmission, Radiomobile radio, front seat belts, and two extra sets of carpets.

The AMOC Register records '4114' as belonging to one J Boyes in 1988 (registered as 'BLF 90H'); and to one J Colley in 2000. The copy UK V5C Registration Certificate on file shows that a James Coolley (presumably the J Colley listed in the AMOC Register) acquired the DB6 in May 1997, and that it had passed to the next registered keeper, Andrew Barnaby Howard, in September 2003.

With regard to this car's identity, it should be noted that the chassis plate is not original and is incorrectly stamped ('MK11' instead of 'MK2') and that the chassis number is missing from the front cross member where a stamping would be expected. Furthermore, the cylinder block may well be a replacement as the service notes record a major engine failure, followed by a strip down and rebuild, in July 1970. The engine number stamping is missing the 'VC' recorded on the build sheet as well. Prior to bidding, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the provenance, originality, correctness and condition of this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed. The current vendor purchased the Aston from Classicmobilia of Milton Keynes in September 2011. A copy of the purchase invoice is on file. Dry stored since acquisition, the car will require recommissioning before further use.

Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.