Aston Martin DB6

1 of only 245 built
Manufactured 16th December 1970 – making this example the 3rd from last of line
Matching number
Finished in its original and exquisite colour combination of Pale Primrose with Ebony interior
Benefitting from a host of non-standard period options
Formally registered in Switzerland
UK Historic registration
Over £30,000 of works just carried out
Finished in its original colour combination of Pale Primrose Yellow (ICI) coachwork with original Ebony Black Connolly hide and Charcoal Grey Wilton carpets. Special order chrome wire wheels with three ear spinners and the following period options;

Automatic transmission
Passenger head restraint
Radiomobile radio and 8 Track entertainment entertainment system
Our DB6 was completed on the 16th December 1970 making it the 3rd from last car to roll off the factory before this series was discontinued. Supplied new via agents HROwen London, the MKII stayed in the same ownership for the next 20 years before passing into the care of its next lucky owner who cherished the car for a further 27 years before it left the UK and made its way across the Alps to Switzerland. In 2007 the car was sold to its 3rd and final owner. Invoice on file for 200,000CHF which must have been close to record price for MKII 16 years ago.

Works mechanical works carried out include the following:

To inspect vehicle and advise on condition replace battery in order to try to start vehicle
Drain off complete fuel tank and system
Flush out stale fuel from tank and system
Remove and replace fuel pump and in line fuel filter
Remove carburettor’s and send for specialist overhaul and rebuild to correct spec
Refit, set up and tune engine replace spark plugs and distributor contact set and condenser
Reset ignition timing to suit
Strip out front suspension remove and replace road springs
Shock absorbers and all suspension rubbers
Replace lower wishbone reactor rubbers and perished inner wishbone rubbers
Strip out and overhaul kingpins, replace all gaiters, all king pin thrusts and balls
Readjust ball joints to suit
Remove and replace perished anti roll bar link bushes
Strip out front hubs, inspect all bearings, replace grease and front hub seals
Remove and replace track rod ends, adjust steering geometry to suit
Strip out and overhaul braking system
Remove and replace brake master cylinder, replace both brake servo units, strip out and check operation of brake callipers, replace all flexible brake lines
Bleed out brake hydraulic system replace all fluids to suit
Replace all brake pads
Replace brake reservoir caps
Strip out and replace both perished engine mountings
Replace gearbox mountings
Check gearbox and rear axle oil levels
Remove and replace leaking engine oil cooler and pipes as required
Change engine oil and filter
Strip out and replace exhaust system replace all exhaust mountings and realign to suit
Replace exhaust manifold gaskets
Check all electrical functions and systems
Rectify alternator fault and not charging
Remove and replace alternator unit
Replace ignition system coil for correct spec and rewire to suit
Rectify fuel gauge not working, remove and free off tank sender unit
Parts and sundries:

Fuel pump
2 Front road springs
2 Brake reactor balls
King pin thrusts
King pin lower balls
Lower seats
Upper seats
Shims
Front shock absorbers
Tab washers
King pin gaiters
Lack tab
Inner wish bone bushes
Roll pins
Hub seals
Anti roll bar bushes
Engine mountings
Gearbox mountings
Rebound rubbers
Windscreen washer motor
Wiper blades
Track rod ends
2 brake servo units
Manifold gaskets
Battery
Reservoir caps
Master cylinder
Complete exhaust system
Mountings
Petrol filter
Front pads
Rear pads
Points set
Spark plugs
Condenser
Ignition coil
Alternator
Drive belt
Oil cooler
Pipe
Top wishbone Rubber bush
Oil filter
In addition to these mechanical refreshments the original Connolly leather has been beautifully restored and a brand new set of Wilton carpets have been made, hand cut and trimmed to fit. On file we have AMOC Heritage records, former bill of sale, a copy of Swiss registration title plus factory build records. These MKII cars in our view are the best of the series running from the first DB4 which were unveiled to the world in 1959. Over years the series benefitted from continuous technical development in the case of the series 4 there were 5 variation before the model changed with the DB5. Then came the MKI DB6 with its refreshed body design. A total of just 235 MKII’s were built in both left and right hand drive making this the rarest of the entire series. In comparison there were 935 DB5 saloons built. Not only are the MKII’s the technical pinnacle but today represents superb value for money.

On the button road ready awaiting its next adventure across the Alps!

Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information.

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