1968 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Volante (Superleggera coachwork)
- Engine
- 3.7L inline-six with Vantage inlet camshaft, triple SU carburettors
- Colour
- Rolls-Royce 'Coffee Bean' brown
A matching-numbers 1968 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Volante with factory-fitted five-speed manual gearbox and power-assisted steering, finished in Rolls-Royce Coffee Bean Brown over Bridge of Weir magnolia hide. Originally registered in the UK on 9 May 1968, the car was held by three successive owners across four decades and built up a notable AMOC concours record, including the Volz Trophy and Club Trophy. The engine was fully rebuilt by Aston Martin Works in February 2021.
Ownership
- 2021-04-23Auction saleSold €400,000 (≈ $440K)
- 1968-05-09 → 1976Factory deliveryStuart Stantonpartial documentation
First registered owner, based in London NW1. Retained the car for approximately eight years before selling it in early 1976.
- 1976-02-16 → 1981-01-20Private saleAnthony Hitchpartial documentation
Second owner, based in London NW10. Acquired the car on a documented date in February 1976.
- 1981-01-20 → 2008-05-01Private saleP Karstenpartial documentation
Third owner, who commissioned a full bare-metal respray in 1981 and had extensive mechanical work carried out by official Aston Martin service dealers over nearly three decades. A comprehensive service history covering 1977–2008 existed at time of sale but originals were subsequently lost.
- 2008-05-01 →AuctionBuyer at 2008 Bonhams Aston Martin Works salepartial documentation
Acquired at Bonhams auction held at Aston Martin Works (Lot 304). A full engine rebuild by Aston Martin Works was carried out in February 2021 during this ownership period.
Competition
- 1982Aston Martin Owners ClubNewport Pagnell Concours 19822nd in class
Result recorded in the Aston Martin Owners Club Register.
- 1982Aston Martin Owners ClubHendon Concours 1982Club Trophy winner
Result recorded in the Aston Martin Owners Club Register.
- 1983Aston Martin Owners ClubHendon Concours 19835th in Elite Class
Result recorded in the Aston Martin Owners Club Register.
- 1989Aston Martin Owners ClubSilverstone Horsfall Concours 1989Volz Trophy winner
Result recorded in the Aston Martin Owners Club Register.
- 1990Aston Martin Owners ClubSilverstone Horsfall Concours 19904th in Elite Class
Result recorded in the Aston Martin Owners Club Register.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1981BodyworkCrailville Motors / Pulborough Coachworks
Complete bare-metal respray carried out jointly by Crailville Motors and Pulborough Coachworks.
- 1981Engine rebuildIan Mason
Full engine overhaul including fitment of a Vantage inlet camshaft and installation of replacement SU carburettors.
Approximately 12,000 miles covered on rebuilt engine before the 2008 sale.
- 1981MechanicalIan Mason
Comprehensive suspension and brake overhaul incorporating a Harvey Bailey Handling Kit; full chassis and sill rebuild; new radiator, water pump, and oil cooler fitted.
- 2008InspectionChiltern Aston
Thorough inspection and detailed report conducted at 83,503 miles, accompanied by a full service including water pump replacement and renewal of brake and clutch fluid.
Carried out shortly before the May 2008 auction sale.
- 2021Engine rebuildAston Martin Works
Full engine rebuild performed by Aston Martin Works, bringing the car's mechanical condition up to a satisfactory standard.
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