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1968 - Aston Martin DB6 The final model in the prestigious l…
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1968 - Aston Martin DB6 The final model in the prestigious l…
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Estimate €100,000 - €150,000
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Description
1968 - Aston Martin DB6
The final model in the prestigious line of classic DBs, inaugurated in 1958 and made legendary by the James Bond saga.
French registration
Chassis n°DB6/3509/R
Engine no. 400/3559
- Superb optimised Touring line and Marek 6-cylinder 4L twin camshaft engine
- MK1 version produced in 1,327 examples, originally right-hand drive from the UK
- Registered in France since at least 1993 and in the same family since 2000
- Original engine and manual gearbox replaced by an automatic
- 68,000 miles on the clock, general overhaul and paintwork redone in 2022 by a specialist
- Heritage certificate, recent invoices for €30,000 and appraisal report dated 2022
Estimate: €100,000 / €200,000 WITHOUT RESERVE PRICE
The file and additional photos of each vehicle are available at the following drive link (after request for access):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lGJ4wjEQFbPZQt2r2CTdicpUI9SYtqUK?usp=share_link
Introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show as the evolution of the DB line initiated by the DB2, the Aston Martin DB6 was the technical culmination of the great British GT cars of the David Brown era.
Using the Superleggera technique for the body, developed by the Italian Touring coachbuilder, and evolving the DB5 chassis, it differed from the DB5 in that its wheelbase was longer, improving both habitability and stability at high speeds. Its truncated 'Kamm tail', inspired by the work of German aerodynamicist Wunibald Kamm, also optimises aerodynamics while giving the car a more modern look and a genuine stylistic signature.
Under its long bonnet sits the famous Aston Martin in-line six-cylinder engine designed by engine engineer Tadek Marek. Made entirely from aluminium and equipped with double overhead camshaft timing, it reaches its ultimate 3,995 cm³ and develops 282 bhp SAE in standard configuration fed by three SU HD8 carburettors. This power is even increased to 325 bhp in Vantage versions fed by three Weber carburettors. Coupled with the highly sought-after ZF five-speed manual gearbox, or more rarely with a Borg-Warner automatic, this engine gave the DB6 first-rate performance for its era, with a top speed in excess of 240 km/h!
The interior, meanwhile, exemplified the British interpretation of sporting luxury: full-grain Connolly leather, Wilton carpets, full Smiths instrumentation and a low driving position, geared more towards fast touring than radical sportiness.
The DB6 marks the end of an era at Aston Martin, before the transition to the more modern DBS, and represents one of the best compromises of classic Aston Martin production. Mature and versatile, it appealed for its balance of comfort, driving pleasure and high-speed touring ability, while retaining the timeless elegance, refined craftsmanship and mechanical nobility that characterised the great Aston Martins of the David Brown years.
The DB6 appealed as much to gentlemen drivers as to international aristocrats and artists. Only 1,788 examples of all versions were produced between 1965 and 1970, and today it remains one of the classic Aston Martins most appreciated by connoisseurs.
The Aston Martin DB6 on offer is a 1968 MK1 coupé. It was one of only 1,327 produced. This car was delivered new in England to the head of a wool company. As such, it is an authentic right-hand-drive British car.
It was originally delivered in a Dubonnet Rosso configuration with black leather interior and matching carpet, as shown on the Aston Martin Heritage certificate attached to the file. This document also indicates that the car was originally fitted with the desirable 5-speed ZF manual gearbox, whereas it is now equipped with an automatic gearbox, probably installed following its arrival in France to make it easier to use. On the other hand, the Heritage certificate confirms that this DB6 has retained its original engine.
Acquired by the current owner's father in 2000, when it was already in France, and registered in the Alpes Maritimes since 1993, this DB6 underwent a major overhaul at specialist ARS Classic in Signes in 2022, at a cost of nearly €26,000.
In addition to a general overhaul to get it back on the road and rebuild the brakes, as well as various cosmetic works, a complete paint job and repigmentation of the leathers were carried out. More recently, in 2026, in addition to an overall check and a number of improvements, the wiring harness was overhauled and the corrosion reported at the last MOT was treated.
As a result, this DB6 is now in perfectly satisfactory working order and is beautifully presented. In fact, repainted in an elegant midnight blue metallic hue, which it already sported, combined with a magnolia leather interior with blue carpets matching the bodywork and chromed spoked wheels (MWS), its configuration is particularly attractive.
This DB6 also has the advantage of being fitted with optional power steering. It has just under 68,000 miles on the clock and was appraised in 2022, at a much higher price than the estimate at which we are offering it today.
What's more, it's being offered for sale with no reserve price!
It therefore represents an exceptional opportunity, not to be passed up under any circumstances, for astute investors and collectors alike.
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Lot description modified on 06/09/2026 at 2:56 PM
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