Bonhams Auction of Aston Martina and Related Automobilia
Aston Martin Works Service,
Newport Pagnell
Bucks
22 May 2010
Automobilia at 10:30
Motor Cars at 14:30
Single family ownership since 1970
1968 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon
Registration no. MCV 199F
Chassis no. DB6/3195/R
Engine no. 400/3290/VC
Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000
Footnote:
'DB6/3195/R' represents the DB6 in its ultimate specification, boasting the ZF five-speed manual gearbox, optional power steering and the final 'VC' version of the 4.0-litre, 325bhp Vantage engine. Supplied new in January 1968 to a Mr E F Sandercock, of Messrs R Dingle & Sons, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, the Aston was acquired in January 1970 by Dr James Preston, of Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire who was a well-known Medical Officer of Health in the Midlands. He loved cars and motor sport and competed, not only in driving tests and production car trials, but also sprints and hill climbs in the UK and various rallies, including the Alpine, Rallye