1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon
- Engine
- Triple SU carburettor-equipped inline-six (automatic transmission)
- Colour
- Silver Birch
A right-hand drive Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon, chassis DB6MK2/4229/R, built in March 1970 and despatched to HW Motors of Walton-on-Thames as a demonstrator before passing to a single private owner who retained it for roughly four decades. With fewer than 38,000 miles recorded, original Silver Birch paintwork and red leather interior reportedly intact, and automatic transmission, this example represents an unusually well-preserved, unrestored survivor among the 245 Mk2 cars produced. It has been held in a static private collection since 2010.
Ownership
- 2024-12-12Auction saleSold £152,000 (≈ $190K)
- 1970-03-17 →Factory deliveryHW Motors Ltdfull documentation
Walton-on-Thames dealership that took factory delivery; car reportedly used as a demonstrator, accumulating roughly 1,780 miles in that capacity before retail sale.
- → 2008Private salePeter Barry Tunksfull documentation
First private owner, described as a knowledgeable and careful enthusiast; all servicing performed by factory and marque specialists, though use was curtailed in later years due to declining health.
- 2010 →AuctionCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired at a 2010 auction following Tunks' estate sale; car was subsequently exported from the UK and placed on static display within a private collection, remaining undriven since acquisition.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2007ServiceR S Williams Ltd
Major service performed at 37,301 miles, costing approximately £5,108.
- 2009Inspection
MoT certificate issued at 37,550 miles; this was the most recent roadworthiness test on record prior to the 2010 auction.
- —Service
Periodic servicing throughout the car's life carried out by the Aston Martin factory, authorised main agents, and marque specialists.
Service booklet records stamps up to 31,008 miles; full history file includes associated receipts and MoT certificates.
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