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1967 Aston Martin DB6

The DB6 was introduced in 1965 as the culmination of Aston Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons. Although related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed 'Superleggera' body structure of its predecessors, replaced by a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminum outer panels. Among the priorities of the DB6 was increased rear-seat space, so the wheelbase was extended by four inches and the length by two inches, resulting in updated styling with a more-raked windscreen, reshaped rear quarter windows, and raised roofline. There were opening front quarter lights and a 'Kamm tail' with a spoiler in the back that aided in improving aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. In the front was a unified valance grille for the oil cooler and accentuated by lighter-appearing quarter bumpers in the front and back. The taillight treatment was modified significantly to complement the new rear section.

The interior had V-pattern stitching on Connolly leather in place of its predecessor's pleats. Plush Wilton carpets were supplied, as per usual practice.

Under the bonnet was a Tadek Marek-designed straight six-cylinder, twin-cam engine that had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. With the help of triple SU carburetors, output was rated at 282 bhp, rising to 325 bhp in Vantage specification, complete with triple Webers. Along with the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, the engine could be backed by a Borg-Warner automatic transmission, and for the first time, there was optional power-assisted steering. Dual-system Girling disc brakes on all corners provided the stopping power.

Strong sales were reinforced by Royal patronage, as did its DB5 predecessor's appearance in the James Bond movies 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball.'

Production of the Aston Martin DB6 lasted from 1965 through 1970, with 1,788 examples produced. Body styles included a two-door coupe with 2+2 seating and a Volante four-seat convertible.

The 1967 Aston Martin DB6
In the United States, the 1967 Aston Martin DB6 had a base price of approximately $15,400. It had a 101.75-inch wheelbase, an overall length of 182 inches, stood 54.5 inches tall, and was 66 inches wide. The dual-overhead-camshaft inline six-cylinder engine had an aluminum alloy block and head, displaced 243.7 cubic inches (3,995cc), had solid valve lifters, three SU carburetors, seven main bearings, an 8.9:1 compression ratio, and delivered 282 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and 288 lb-ft of torque at 3,850. The optional Vantage engine had 9.4:1 compression, three twin-choke Weber carburetors, and delivered 325 horsepower at 5,750 RPM and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 RPM. The transmission was a ZF five-speed manual unit or a Borge-Warner automatic. A final drive ratio of 3.73:1 was standard and a 3.54:1 final drive was optional. Stopping power was by disc brakes all round and the steering was by a rack and pinion system. The front suspension relied on upper and lower control arms, anti-roll bars, and coil springs. The rear suspension used a Watt linkage system, coil springs, and radius rods attached to a live axle.

Body styles included a two-door coupe with seating for four, a 'Shooting Brake' with coachwork by Radford, and a 'Volante' convertible coupe.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
101.80 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 325.00hp
$15,410 - $15,410
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 325.00hp
$15,405 - $15,405
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 282.00hp
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 325.00hp
$15,400 - $15,405
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 244.00 CID., 280.00hp
6 cyl., 244.00 CID., 325.00hp
$15,400 - $15,400
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 282.00hp
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 325.00hp
$15,400 - $15,400
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 282.00hp
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 325.00hp
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.79 CID., 282.00hp
101.75 in.
6 cyl., 243.85 CID., 325.00hp

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