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In the late 1950s, Aston Martin was still a small, highly exclusive car manufacturer that produced less than 250 hand-built cars per year. Their clientele was an exclusive base of discerning connoisseurs of grand touring motor cars, many of who were attracted to the company due to its successes in sports car racing. The cars cost roughly twice that of a new Jaguar E-Type, adding to the exclusivity even further.
Aston Martin unveiled their DB4 model in 1958 at the Paris Auto Salon. It was a new car in virtually every regard, and built on a new steel chassis with four-wheel disc brakes and fitted with a newly developed alloy, twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine designed by Tadek Marek. The engine was similar in its design and construction to the Lagonda engine designed by W.O. Bentley and found in earlier Aston Martin DBs.
In 1963, Aston Martin introduced the DB5 at the Earl's Court Motor Show in London. The design was similar to the DB4, but the six-cylinder engine displacement had been increased to 4-liters. It had three SU carburetors as standard equipment, with horsepower increased by 20 percent to 282 horsepower. Other refinements included twin fuel fillers, electric windows, and a highly tuned exhaust system. After just 50 units were built, the ZF five-speed gearbox became standard equipment.
Between 1963 and 1965, just 886 DB5s were produced, all of which received Touring's Superleggera (super light) bodywork.
In October of 1965, Aston Martin introduced the DB6 at the London Motor Show. The DB6 had a more conventional framing for the aluminum outer bodywork, consisting of a steel floor pan and inner body panels at the rear. On of the most visually apparent feature was the truncated Kamm-type tail which aided the car's stability at high speeds. There was a slightly higher roofline which improved passenger space in combination with a slightly longer wheelbase that provided additional luggage capacity.
The styling of the DB5 in the front remained virtually intact, with the sole addition of a chin-type air scoop adding additional oil cooling for the four-liter six-cylinder engine. Other styling updates included quarter bumpers on all four corners, as opposed to the previous full-width units.
The 3995cc inline six-cylinder engine had dual overhead camshafts, three SU carburetors, and produced 282 horsepower. There was a ZF five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.
This coupe is painted in Aston Green with a tan Connolly leather interior and matching beige Wilton wool carpets. It was originally owned by John Chapman of the London Aston Martin main agency Chapman Spooner. The car was originally a right-hand drive car that was converted to left-hand drive by the Aston Martin factory prior to shipment of the car to California in the 1980s. since new, this car has been given a restoration. The mileage is approximately 76,500.
In total, there were just 1,321 DB6 coupes produced.
In 2009, this Aston Martin DB6 was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction in Monterey, California presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $125,000-$175,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $170,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
Aston Martin unveiled their DB4 model in 1958 at the Paris Auto Salon. It was a new car in virtually every regard, and built on a new steel chassis with four-wheel disc brakes and fitted with a newly developed alloy, twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine designed by Tadek Marek. The engine was similar in its design and construction to the Lagonda engine designed by W.O. Bentley and found in earlier Aston Martin DBs.
In 1963, Aston Martin introduced the DB5 at the Earl's Court Motor Show in London. The design was similar to the DB4, but the six-cylinder engine displacement had been increased to 4-liters. It had three SU carburetors as standard equipment, with horsepower increased by 20 percent to 282 horsepower. Other refinements included twin fuel fillers, electric windows, and a highly tuned exhaust system. After just 50 units were built, the ZF five-speed gearbox became standard equipment.
Between 1963 and 1965, just 886 DB5s were produced, all of which received Touring's Superleggera (super light) bodywork.
In October of 1965, Aston Martin introduced the DB6 at the London Motor Show. The DB6 had a more conventional framing for the aluminum outer bodywork, consisting of a steel floor pan and inner body panels at the rear. On of the most visually apparent feature was the truncated Kamm-type tail which aided the car's stability at high speeds. There was a slightly higher roofline which improved passenger space in combination with a slightly longer wheelbase that provided additional luggage capacity.
The styling of the DB5 in the front remained virtually intact, with the sole addition of a chin-type air scoop adding additional oil cooling for the four-liter six-cylinder engine. Other styling updates included quarter bumpers on all four corners, as opposed to the previous full-width units.
The 3995cc inline six-cylinder engine had dual overhead camshafts, three SU carburetors, and produced 282 horsepower. There was a ZF five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.
This coupe is painted in Aston Green with a tan Connolly leather interior and matching beige Wilton wool carpets. It was originally owned by John Chapman of the London Aston Martin main agency Chapman Spooner. The car was originally a right-hand drive car that was converted to left-hand drive by the Aston Martin factory prior to shipment of the car to California in the 1980s. since new, this car has been given a restoration. The mileage is approximately 76,500.
In total, there were just 1,321 DB6 coupes produced.
In 2009, this Aston Martin DB6 was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction in Monterey, California presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $125,000-$175,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $170,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $175,000
Sale Price :
USD $170,500
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB6
(Data based on Model Year 1967 sales)
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sport Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2834/L/N Sold for USD$263,200 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2871/L/N Sold for USD$249,898 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 4.7-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2769/R Sold for USD$331,721 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2891/R Sold for USD$254,230 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/3053/LC Sold for USD$182,000 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Coupe Chassis#: DB6/2777/R Sold for USD$302,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2959/R Sold for USD$122,843 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage MK I RHD Chassis#: DB6/2893/R Sold for USD$273,444 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Chassis#: DB6/2722/L Sold for USD$621,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Chassis#: DB6/3278/R Sold for USD$305,371 2021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon Chassis#: DB6/2687/L Sold for USD$240,800 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6/3283/R Sold for USD$170,048 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VANTAGE SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6/3091/R Sold for USD$140,171 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Volante to Vantage Specification Chassis#: DBVC361112 Sold for USD$538,098 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB6/3093/R Sold for USD$260,296 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante Chassis#: DBVC/3633/R Sold for USD$460,542 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante Chassis#: DBVC/3623/LC Sold for USD$713,264 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Chassis#: DB6/3249/R Sold for USD$265,727 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante Chassis#: DBVC/3618/R Sold for USD$594,727 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 4.5-Litre Sports Saloon to Vantage Specification Chassis#: DB6/3044/R Sold for USD$268,420 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood |
Aston Martin DB6s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1967 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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1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/3111/R | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk I | DB6/3398/R | 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | $325,000 | $350,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk I | DB6/3398/R | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $325,000 | $350,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON | DB6/3225/R | 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |||
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/3029/R | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |||
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante Convertible | DBVC/3650/R | 2020 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk I Volante | DBVC/3644/LC | 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | $1,000,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | DB6/3120/R | 2017 Historics at Brookland | $290,000 | $320,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | DB6/3205/R | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $280,000 | $320,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 – RARE ORIGINAL 5-SPEED ZF MANUAL GEARBOX | DB6/3205/R | 2016 Coys Blenheim Palace | $280,000 | $325,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/2866R | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $250,000 | $290,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON | DB6/3030/R | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON | DB6/4015/R | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $200,000 | $220,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 SPORTS SALOON PROJECT | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $200,000 | $220,000 | ||
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | DB6/2770/LN | 2015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $425,000 | $475,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 MKI SALOON | DB6/4015/R | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $140,000 | $170,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Shooting Brake | DB6/3310/R | 2012 RM Auctions London | $300,000 | $325,000 | $375,000 |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon | DB6/2832/L/N | 2012 Bonhams Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | $290,000 | $320,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante | DBVC/3635/R | 2012 RM Auctions Monterey | $780,000 | $850,000 | $1,100,000 |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon | DB6/2832/L/N | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $300,000 | $375,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 3023/R | 2012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage | DB6/2722/L | 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Uprated to 4.2 Litre Specification | 3023/R | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon | DB6 3240 R | 2010 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'EleganceCollectors' Motorcars | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1967 Aston Martin DB6 MkI Saloon | DB6/2953/R | 2008 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006 | $60,000 |
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