1966 Aston Martin DB6
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Year of manufacture1966
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Car typeCoupé
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DriveRHD
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ConditionUsed
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Exterior brand colour'Haydon-Baillie' Midnight Blue
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Interior colourOther
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Interior typeLeather
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
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GearboxAutomatic
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
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
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon
Registration no. TTU 641D
Chassis no. DB6/2419/R
Engine no. 400/2357
Estimate: £65,000 - 75,000
Footnote:
Considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston Martin, the DB6 was launched in 1965, updating the DB5. Though recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4, the DB6 was a highly refined evolution of the original Touring bodied Superleggera bodied car. The wheelbase was now 4" longer than before, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and re-shaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a re-appearance, but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm tail improved the aerodynamics.
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 carbur
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