• More modern four-speed automatic transmission
• Matching chassis and engine numbers
• Engine overhauled by Four Ashes Garage circa 2010-2012
• Comprehensively improved and upgraded
• Present ownership since 2012
• Requires recommissioning

This DB6 Mark 2, chassis number 'DB6MK2/4116/R', was despatched new to Sundridge Park Motors Ltd of Bromley on 30th September 1969 and registered as 'MEW 345H', leaving the factory equipped with Borg Warner automatic transmission and seat belts to the front. In the 1970s the Aston belonged to one James Jackson of Huntingdon, who exported it to the Isle of Man where it was re-registered as '4 YMN'. By 1991 the car had returned to the mainland and was owned at that time by one Dennis de Jersey-Lowery of London's Belgrave Square. The following year the Aston was sold to one Nicholas Farr of New Alyth, Perthshire, and in July 2002 was registered to Mrs Farr. While in the Farrs' care the car was maintained by Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd. Rainbow Restorations had repainted the car dark blue in the late 1990s, the original colour having been Caribbean Pearl.

In 2004 Aston Workshop sold the DB6 to the immediately preceding owner at an indicated mileage of 69,715, and that same year treated it to a service; negative earth conversion; Kenlowe electric fan; Scorpion alarm; upgraded starter motor; and hazard warning lights. During the preceding ownership the car also benefited from the installation of a new, more modern four-speed automatic gearbox (by recognised specialist G Whitehouse); new front and rear screens; full stainless steel exhaust system; and changing the registration from 'FFY 245H' to the original 'MEW 345H'. All the aforementioned works were carried out in 2005.

During 2006 four new MWS wire wheels were fitted and the engine enlarged to 4.2 litres and converted to run on unleaded fuel by Post Vintage. In 2007 the original blue leather interior was refurbished by Leather Care Renovations, and new underlay and Wilton carpets fitted by the then owner. The following year Post Vintage refurbished/replaced the instruments, while Eric Battelle fitted a limited-slip differential of slightly lower (3.7:1) final drive ratio.

Circa 2010-2012, Four Ashes Garage overhauled the engine, with the intention of improving both bottom-end torque and maximum power (to 290.1lb/ft and 289.9bhp respectively). In addition, they upgraded the alternator, water pump, electronic ignition and engine mounts; refurbished the rear Selectaride dampers; and fitted inertia reel seat belts front and rear. The exhaust manifold and system were heat coated by Zircotec; the rear braking system completely replaced; and the automatic transmission fitted with a reconditioned torque converter as part of G Whitehouse's service.

The current vendor purchased the DB6 at a UK auction in February 2012 and exported it, since when it has formed part of his extensive private collection on static display. Accompanying documentation consists of copies of the auction invoice and description and the car's last V5C. Recommissioning may be required before the car returns to the road.

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.