1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon

• 4.2 litre upgrade
• Extensively restored by marque specialists in 2015-2016
• Manual transmission
• Previously resident in Canada
• Substantial history file

Last-of-the-line models are always sought after by discerning collectors, and few are more highly prized that the final flowering of the glorious 'David Brown' six-cylinder series. The culmination of Aston Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons and thus considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston, the DB6 had been introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Although recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed Superleggera tubular body supporting structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminium outer panels. Somewhat confusingly, 'Superleggera' badges continued to be applied by the bodyshop until stocks ran out!

Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now 3¾" longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, the DB6's overall length increasing by only 2". Indeed, but for the distinctive Kamm tail one might easily mistake it for a DB5.

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, complete with triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox and for the first time there was optional power-assisted steering. Today the accomplished DB6, despite being the most evolved and practical of the original DB family, is also, somewhat paradoxically, the most affordable.

This DB6 comes with a substantial history file containing details of its comprehensive restoration by marque specialists in 2015-2016. This DB6 had previously been owned by a gentleman living in Ontario, Canada from around 2001. The aforementioned file contains all receipts for parts purchased during the restoration, largely from marque specialists RS Williams, as well as a (partial) build sheet and earlier documentation relating to its time in Canada. Finished in silver with blue leather interior, this beautiful DB6 is described by our vendor as effectively a new car from 2016, is in excellent condition throughout, drives very smoothly, benefitting from a 4.2 litre upgrade, handles beautifully and comes with a UK V6C document.