• One of 71 DB6 Mark 2 Vantages
• Matching chassis and engine numbers
• Manual transmission
• Present ownership since 2011
• Requires re-commissioning

"On taking over the DB6 one is immediately astonished by its flexibility. In spite of multiple carburettor chokes, it will idle through traffic like a dowager's limousine and will accelerate on a high gear in a manner which is rare even among the biggest V8 power units." - John Bolster, Autosport, 21st October 1966 (reviewing the DB6 Vantage).

The culmination of Aston-Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons, the DB6 was introduced in 1965. Recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication. The wheelbase was now 4" longer than before, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a re-appearance, but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds.

The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5, and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time there was optional power-assisted steering.
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 and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. Production lasted until November 1970, during which time 245 DB6 Mark 2s were manufactured, 71 of which to Vantage specification.

Despatched new to Davidson & Co in Belfast, '4326/R' comes with copy build details revealing that it was originally finished in Silver Birch with red interior trim, and that it left the factory equipped with a Voxson stereo/radio, Fiamm horns, and two seat belts. The car is recorded in the AMOC Register (2000) as formerly belonging to a Dr G Riddy and registered 'GIJ 3844'. Our vendor purchased the DB6 from Aston Workshop on 18th May 2011 and exported it. AW's advertisement (copy on file) states that "the car never missed a beat on the induction test drive, behaving beautifully throughout". They also remarked on the "high level of regular maintenance and care it has received over the years". Accompanying documentation also includes the Aston's last UK V5C Registration Certificate and an expired MoT (2012). Offered from long-term static display, the car will require re-commissioning 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.