1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon
Registration no. Not UK Registered
Chassis no. DB6MK2/4306/R
Engine no. 400/4721

In 1958 Aston Martin introduced the DB4, the first of a line that would culminate in the DB6 built between 1965 and 1970. A key factor in the success of the DB6's DB4 progenitor was general manager John Wyer's decision that the new car be styled in Italy, rather than by the works, and the commission was superbly executed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. The platform chassis was the work of Aston Martin's chief engineer, Harold Beach, while the new twin-overhead-camshaft engine had been conceived by his colleague, Tadek Marek, and race tested in the DBR2 before its production debut in the DB4. With the arrival of the DB5 in 1963, engine capacity was upped from 3.7 to 4.0 litres, and this power unit was carried over to the DB6. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification on triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed manual gearbox, and for the first time power-assisted steering was an option.

The DB6 differed from its predecessors in having a longer wheelbase, which, at 8' 5¾", was 3¾" longer than that of the DB5. This meant more room for rear passengers, making the DB6 more of a family man's car, and helped it sell better than the earlier models in the series. The bodywork was distinctive, with a slightly higher roofline than the DB4 and DB5 and an aerodynamically efficient, abbreviated 'Kamm' tail.

In the summer of 1969 the Mark 2 DB6 was announced in saloon and Volante convertible versions. Distinguishable by its flared wheelarches and DBS wheels, the DB6 Mark 2 came with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 production ceased in 1970, a total of only 245 Mark 2 saloons had been completed.

According to the accompanying copy build sheet, '4306/R' was delivered via Lazenby garages and first owned by Mr C J Long of The Hippo Restaurant, Nottingham. It was delivered new in Aquamarine over black, the same colour combination it retains today, and with the automatic gearbox. The car's last UK V5C registration certificate is on file, which shows it was registered to a Miss L Madsen of London on 8th May 2004, and prior to that a Mr J Davidson of Carlisle from September 1994. The current owner purchased the DB6 from respected marque specialist Keith Riddington's Classicmobilia of Milton Keynes in April 2012 and exported the car, since when it has been kept on static display. Re-commissioning will be required before the car returns to the road. Additional documentation consists of copies of the 2012 purchase invoice and factory guarantee form.

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