Aston Martin DB6 (1967)

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Comprehensive restoration by Four Ashes An evolution of the famed Aston Martin DB5 Extensive documentation, with service records dating back to the 1980s Striking Alveston Red Metallic exterior Desirable factory specs: 5-speed manual transmission, chrome wired wheels, power steering “Stage by stage, as the DB has become dominant in the Aston Martin strain, the successive cars have changed their image. Today the aim is to offer the maximum of luxury and refinement as well as the ultimate in road performance. The minor barbarities of so many great sports cars of the past are no longer acceptable – at least in the hand built models now leaving Newport Pagnell. Obviously such a car as the DB6 is expensive and exclusive but the value matches the price.’ – Autocar, 1966. An evolution of the famed Aston Martin DB5, the DB6 was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965 and featured a number of distinct styling changes. Aston Martin’s designers and engineers attempted to improve comfort and practicality over the DB5 while also maintaining the performance that Aston Martin’s clients had become accustomed to. The chassis was stretched by 3.75 inches, and the rear axle was relocated in order to create additional cabin space for two rear seats. Despite those modifications, the DB6 only weighed 18 pounds more than the DB5 and was able to retain the DB5’s performance, just as Aston Martin had promised. The DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed ‘Superleggera’ body structure of its predecessors in favour of conventional steel fabrication whilst retaining the aluminium outer panels. A variety of improvements of the DB5 were implemented such as the more comfortable seats. In total, only 1,788 DB6s were manufactured during the model’s 1965 to 1971 production window. ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE This 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is an iconic British grand tourer, which has been restored to a very high standard and is presented in superb condition. This Aston Martin DB6 is an original right hand drive example which was newly ordered with the desirable 5 speed manual gearbox. The DB6 is finished in a beautiful Alveston Red Metallic which is combined with a very nice complementing Beige interior and Red carpeting. The Aston was newly delivered at the 14th. of July 1967 and only has had 3 recorded owner since new. The 2nd. owner, a Mr. Geoffrey Jones acquired the Aston Martin in 1976. He owned the Aston Martin for 30 years. During his ownership he took very well care of the Aston as invoices which are on file show a variety of service work. Mr. Jones knew how to thorough maintain the Aston. The Aston Martin has been fully restored by marque specialist Four Ashes in its current attractive color presenting beautifully inside and out. Optically but also technically the complete car was restored resulting in a meticulous looking and absolute superb driving DB6. During the restoration the complete engine has been taken apart and has been rebuilt.. The same has been done with the electrical and hydraulically components. Bodywise the complete car has been stripped, sanded and repaired for it’s current paint. Invoices of the restoration work carried out by Four Ashes are available in the file which is coming with the DB6. Amongst the restoration invoices there are also very old invoices dating back to the 80’s available in the file. CONDITION EXTERIOR Having been stripped back to bare metal, restored and resprayed, the car’s bodywork presents superbly. The paint has a beautiful deep shine and the body is in a wonderful condition with perfect gaps on the bonnet, boot and doors. Fully refreshed and re-chromed, all of the exterior trim is in very good order, as are the window surroundings, the door handles, bumpers etc. etc. CONDITION INTERIOR The interior of the Aston is very attracting and in our opinion the colour suits the exterior color of the car very well.