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In 1965, the DB6 was unveiled at the London Motor Show to great anticipation. The new iteration shared many qualities with its highly popular predecessor, the DB5 of James Bond fame, although it featured noticeable differences, such as a longer wheelbase, Kamm tail to increase downforce, and a unitized construction in place of the DB5 tube-steel chassis. The profile was restyled with a split bumper in the front, rendering the two models easily identifiable. The DB6 was the first Aston martin to be constructed at the Newport Pagnell site, and this Vantage was completed in October 1966. It was an original left-hand drive car destined for the United States in early 1967. In addition to the Vantage high-performance engine, it was factory equipped with seldom seen options, including fog lamps, air conditioning and chrome wheels. Jim Walter, founder of Jim Walter Homes, was the original owner of this automobile, and the current owner acquired the car in 2021.
The Vantage engine had evolved from the DB4 Special Series first seen in 1961. The Vantage specification used three Weber carburetors, more aggressive camshafts, and high-compression heads, uprating the Tadek Marek-designed and race-proven inline six-cylinder engine to deliver even greater horsepower.
The DB6 rested on a 3.7-inch longer wheelbase than its predecessor and wore a modern Kamm-style tail. The first owner of this Grand Tourer was James Willis Walter, founder of Jim Walter Homes, later known as Walter Energy. Mr. Walter ordered his DB6 with the uprated Vantage engine, Normalair air conditioning, chrome wheels with three-ear hub caps, two Walkers wing mirrors, two Marchal fog lamps, and a European-specification Bosch Koln TR radio with a power-operated aerial.
This DB6 was completed on October 17th of 1966 and it is believed that it did not reach the shores of the United States until the new year. Thus, the DB6 has been registered as a 1967 model year.
The current owner's family acquired this DB6 in 1982 and in 2018 it began a complete 'nut and bolt', open-checkbook restoration. The work was performed by Kevin Kay Restorations and the work took nearly three years to complete. The car was completely disassembled, the Vantage engine was increased to 4.2-liters with modern JMB 'Fast Road Cams' and modern valves, a Tremec five-speed transmission was installed, the suspension was upgraded with a larger front sway bar and coil-over shocks, a rear Steel Wings handling kit was installed, cooling was upgraded with a JMB high-flow water pump, aluminum radiator and Evans waterless coolant, and the fuel tanks were replaced with alloy versions, all to improve drivability and reliability. It was resprayed in the original color of Silver Birch and upholstered in factory-correct Dark Blue Connolly leather with matching Wilton carpet.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2021
The DB6 rested on a 3.7-inch longer wheelbase than its predecessor and wore a modern Kamm-style tail. The first owner of this Grand Tourer was James Willis Walter, founder of Jim Walter Homes, later known as Walter Energy. Mr. Walter ordered his DB6 with the uprated Vantage engine, Normalair air conditioning, chrome wheels with three-ear hub caps, two Walkers wing mirrors, two Marchal fog lamps, and a European-specification Bosch Koln TR radio with a power-operated aerial.
This DB6 was completed on October 17th of 1966 and it is believed that it did not reach the shores of the United States until the new year. Thus, the DB6 has been registered as a 1967 model year.
The current owner's family acquired this DB6 in 1982 and in 2018 it began a complete 'nut and bolt', open-checkbook restoration. The work was performed by Kevin Kay Restorations and the work took nearly three years to complete. The car was completely disassembled, the Vantage engine was increased to 4.2-liters with modern JMB 'Fast Road Cams' and modern valves, a Tremec five-speed transmission was installed, the suspension was upgraded with a larger front sway bar and coil-over shocks, a rear Steel Wings handling kit was installed, cooling was upgraded with a JMB high-flow water pump, aluminum radiator and Evans waterless coolant, and the fuel tanks were replaced with alloy versions, all to improve drivability and reliability. It was resprayed in the original color of Silver Birch and upholstered in factory-correct Dark Blue Connolly leather with matching Wilton carpet.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2021
2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $475,000-USD $625,000
Sale Price :
USD $808,000
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB6
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Chassis#: DB6/2636/R Sold for USD$175,908 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VANTAGE SALOON Chassis#: DB62805R Sold for USD$238,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2362/L Sold for USD$281,135 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Chassis#: DB6/2530/LN Sold for USD$344,093 2023 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2541/L Sold for USD$280,000 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2542/LN Sold for USD$156,800 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Chassis#: DB6/2641/L Sold for USD$319,434 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2704/L Sold for USD$224,000 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Chassis#: DB6/2710/R Sold for USD$224,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2427/LN Sold for USD$190,400 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2744/LN Sold for USD$351,500 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2631/LN Sold for USD$168,000 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2514/LN Sold for USD$500,000 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Chassis#: DB6/2851/LN Sold for USD$808,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6/2544/R Sold for USD$160,716 2021 Bonhams MPH July | |
1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 UPRATED TO VANTAGE SPECIFICATION Chassis#: DB62626R Sold for USD$251,454 2021 Bonhams : Bonhams MPH May Auction | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Auto Chassis#: DB62563R Sold for USD$270,641 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2650/R Sold for USD$296,861 2020 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Chassis#: DB6/2558/R Sold for USD$346,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Chassis#: DB62470R Sold for USD$316,065 2020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale |
Aston Martin DB6s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Aston Martin DB6's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon | DB6/2721/L | 2024 Bonhams : Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $180,000 | $240,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/2414/L/N | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon | DB6/2726/R | 2020 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $180,000 | $220,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/2450/R | 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | $230,000 | $260,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake | DB6/SB/2272/LC | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon | DB6/2650/R | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $260,000 | $310,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon | DB6/2498/R | 2019 Bonhams : Aston Martin Sale | $330,000 | $370,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | DB6/2590/R | 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | $300,000 | $340,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/2645/L | 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-litre Short-Chassis Volante | DBVC/2306/R | 2018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $1,400,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | DB6/2470/R | 2018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | DB6/2465/R | 2017 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | $260,000 | $280,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/2754/L | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON | DB6/2739/R | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $200,000 | $220,000 | |
1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VANTAGE | DB6/2634/L/N | 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | $530,000 | $600,000 | $725,000 |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/2880/L | 2014 Gooding & Company Amelia Island Sale | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/2607/R | 2013 Bonhams The Banbury Run Sale | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Coupe | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $300,000 | |||
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/2419/R | 2009 Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Saloon | DB6 2805 R | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Saloon | DB6/2498/R | 2008 Bonhams Aston Martin and related Automobilia | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1966 Asto Martin DB6 Vantage Saloon | DB6/2459/R | 2005 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1966 Aston Martin DB6 MkI Vantage Saloon | DB6/2839/R | 2003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival | $95,000 | $100,000 |
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