1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon
- Engine
- 4.2L inline-six, triple SU carburettors, ~325 bhp (Vantage specification, rebuilt and enlarged during restoration)
- Colour
- Silver Birch
A 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon, chassis DB6/2650/R, distinguished by its factory-specified combination of the high-output Vantage engine paired with automatic transmission — a configuration reportedly unique among DB6s. Delivered new to an owner in Wolverhampton, the car passed through American ownership before returning to the UK. A comprehensive three-year bare-metal restoration completed in 2018 included an engine enlargement to 4.2 litres, conversion to ZF five-speed manual transmission, and numerous mechanical upgrades, while the original black leather interior was preserved.
Ownership
- 2019-12-07Auction saleEstimate £260,000 – £310,000
- 1966-04-07 → 1984Factory deliveryArthur Whitefull documentation
Wolverhampton resident who specified an unusual pairing of Vantage engine with automatic transmission. Frequently used the car for continental driving trips; by 1976 the car had accumulated nearly 52,000 miles, with roughly 2,000 miles added each year thereafter until his death.
- 1984 → 1986InheritanceNephew of Arthur Whitepartial documentation
Briefly held the car following the previous owner's death before it passed to a US-based buyer.
- 1986 → 2013Private saleJames Moodypartial documentation
Based in Ithaca, New York; had the car shipped to the US East Coast in September 1986. Only around 200 miles were added during his ownership.
- 2013-11-01 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Conducted a three-year bare-metal restoration completed in 2018, including engine enlargement to 4.2 litres, mechanical rebuild, gearbox swap to ZF manual, and various upgrades carried out by Steel Wings of Pennsylvania. Car returned to the UK in summer 2018.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2018RestorationSteel Wings
Full three-year bare-metal restoration: bodywork stripped and refinished in Silver Birch, replacing original Sage Green. Engine rebuilt and enlarged from 3,995cc to 4.2 litres. All mechanicals overhauled. Automatic transmission replaced with an original ZF five-speed manual gearbox. Upgraded radiator, uprated brakes, and a handling kit fitted. Original black Connolly leather interior retained. Steering wheel renewed. Original radio updated with new electronics including Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay by London Chrome.
Work carried out in Pennsylvania, USA, over approximately three years; car returned to the UK in summer 2018. Receipts on file.
- —Repair
Passenger-side carpet replaced with new Wilton carpeting to address wear caused by regular use.
Mentioned as a minor repair; timing not specified but prior to the 2018 restoration.
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