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Two years after the introduction of the DB5, Aston Martin introduced the DB6 in late 1965. In comparison to the DB5, the DB6 was more practical and offered more comfort, while still retaining the performance of the DB5. Aston Martin stretched the DB5 chassis by 3.75 inches and relocated the rear axle in order to create space for two rear seats. Even though it was longer, it was just 18 pounds heavier than the DB5.
The DB6 was similar to its predecessor from the front. Moving rearward, it had a higher and more vertical windshield and a slightly raised roofline, which gave occupants increased headroom on the interior. In the back, the DB5's tail was replaced with a more modern Kamm-style one, which provided additional downforce at the rear while also helping to improve top speed over the DB5. There were other differences, with the most notable being redesigned seats, which are considered to be more supportive.
In July of 1969, Aston Martin introduced its second iteration of the DB6, referred to as the MK 2. These models had slightly flared wheel arches, allowing for slightly larger wheels and tires that were fitted. The MK 2 A fuel-injection system that was engineered by AE Brico was an option for the first time on the DB6 MK 2. Production ended in November of 1970, and by that time, only 1,321 DB6s of all iterations had been produced.
This particular example was sold new in 1970, in its home market of the United Kingdom. There, it was converted to left-hand drive and installed with air conditioning by Post vintage Engineers Limited, in Otley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, just before it was imported to Canada, under the custody of its current owner in 2005. After arriving in Canada, the car was stripped to bare aluminum to be fully restored and repainted in its original color of Moss Green. All of the chrome was either re-plated or replaced. The interior was completely refinished. Recently, the motor was meticulously rebuilt to 4.2-liter capacity. Since that time, it has only been driven test miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
The DB6 was similar to its predecessor from the front. Moving rearward, it had a higher and more vertical windshield and a slightly raised roofline, which gave occupants increased headroom on the interior. In the back, the DB5's tail was replaced with a more modern Kamm-style one, which provided additional downforce at the rear while also helping to improve top speed over the DB5. There were other differences, with the most notable being redesigned seats, which are considered to be more supportive.
In July of 1969, Aston Martin introduced its second iteration of the DB6, referred to as the MK 2. These models had slightly flared wheel arches, allowing for slightly larger wheels and tires that were fitted. The MK 2 A fuel-injection system that was engineered by AE Brico was an option for the first time on the DB6 MK 2. Production ended in November of 1970, and by that time, only 1,321 DB6s of all iterations had been produced.
This particular example was sold new in 1970, in its home market of the United Kingdom. There, it was converted to left-hand drive and installed with air conditioning by Post vintage Engineers Limited, in Otley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, just before it was imported to Canada, under the custody of its current owner in 2005. After arriving in Canada, the car was stripped to bare aluminum to be fully restored and repainted in its original color of Moss Green. All of the chrome was either re-plated or replaced. The interior was completely refinished. Recently, the motor was meticulously rebuilt to 4.2-liter capacity. Since that time, it has only been driven test miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Sale Price :
USD $506,000
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB6
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 FI Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6MK11/4114/R Sold for USD$226,173 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6MK2/4163/R Sold for USD$247,365 2022 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6MK2/4293/R Sold for USD$132,912 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage Chassis#: DB6MK2/4214/LC Sold for USD$475,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MK2 VANTAGE SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6Mk2/4255/R Sold for USD$354,364 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MK2 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6/4188/R Sold for USD$260,296 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage Chassis#: DB6MK2/4270/R Sold for USD$283,295 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - April 2021 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage Chassis#: DB6MK2/4251/R Sold for USD$252,565 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk. II Chassis#: DB6 MK2/4198/R Sold for USD$310,000 2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Chassis#: DB6MK2FI/4231/R Sold for USD$253,038 2019 RM Sothebys : London | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DBMK2/4252/R Sold for USD$493,881 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1970 Aston-Martin DB6 Sold for USD$522,500 2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MARK 2 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6MK2/4198/R Sold for USD$298,557 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk II Chassis#: DB6MK2/4214/LC Sold for USD$700,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk.II Volante Chassis#: DB/VC/3776/R Sold for USD$954,500 2014 Silverstone : Salon Prive | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MK2 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6MK2/4290/R Sold for USD$283,653 2014 THE ASTON MARTIN WORKS SALE | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MK2 VOLANTE Chassis#: DB6MK2/VC/3783/R Sold for USD$1,267,651 2014 THE ASTON MARTIN WORKS SALE | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage Chassis#: 4307/R Sold for USD$506,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6Mk2FI/4171/R Sold for USD$171,345 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante to 'Vantage' Specification Chassis#: DB6Mk2VC/3771/R Sold for USD$634,704 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood |
Aston Martin DB6s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Aston Martin DB6's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage | DB6MK2/4214/LC | 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | $500,000 | $550,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage | DB6MK2/4325/R | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage | DB6MK2/4214/LC | 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $700,000 | $775,000 | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MARK 2 VANTAGE SPORTS SALOON | DB6 MK2/4241/R | 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1970 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MK2 SPORTS SALOON | DB6MK2/4134/R | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante | DB6MK2/VC/3769/R | 2018 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Volante | DB6MK2VC/3778/R | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $700,000 | $800,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Sports Saloon | DB6/4230/R | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $270,000 | $310,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante | DB6MK2/VC/3783/R | 2016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $800,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante Convertible | DB6MK2/VC/3761/R | 2009 Bonhams Fine Vintage and Collectors' Motorcars at Reims | $325,000 | $375,000 |
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