1966 Aston Martin DB6
- Engine
- 3,994 cc DOHC inline six-cylinder, triple SU carburettors, 282 bhp
- Colour
- Fiesta Red
A January 1966 Aston Martin DB6 finished in its original Fiesta Red with black interior, built with chrome wheels and a Motorola radio and first delivered to a Sheffield dealership. Following several UK owners, the car was exported to Canada in the 1980s and converted to left-hand drive in 1985 with factory assistance, at which time power steering was also fitted. A comprehensive restoration was completed in 2006 by Canadian specialists, after which further suspension and handling upgrades were made by a subsequent California owner. The car later passed to a prominent Swiss collector before receiving a fresh service in Paris.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €392,000 (≈ $431K)
- 1966 →Factory deliveryCrabtree & Nicolpartial documentation
Sheffield-based dealer that took initial delivery of the car, specified with chrome wheels, heated rear screen, and a radio.
- 2006 → 2007Acquisition unknownBrian Bordpartial documentation
California-based owner who received the car after a major restoration completed in 2006; fitted new suspension components including springs, dampers, tyres, and an uprated anti-roll bar as part of a recognised handling improvement programme.
- 2007 →Private saleSwiss private collectorpartial documentation
Well-known enthusiast with a large collection of over 50 vehicles who cared for the car following its California period; arranged a pre-sale service at a Paris specialist.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownHenry Wigfall & Sonpartial documentation
Acquired the car from Crabtree & Nicol; appears to have been another Sheffield dealer or associated party.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr Lawpartial documentation
Private owner to whom the car was sold after passing through Henry Wigfall & Son.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownStephen Rosspartial documentation
Acquired the car during the 1980s and relocated it to Calgary, Canada; arranged a factory-assisted left-hand-drive conversion and power steering installation in 1985.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1985Modification
Converted from right-hand to left-hand drive with direct technical backing from the Aston Martin factory; power steering was also installed at the same time, an option newly available on the DB6.
Carried out while the car was based in Calgary, Canada, under Stephen Ross's ownership.
- 2005RestorationAuto-Mann
Comprehensive restoration commenced by Canadian specialists, retaining the original engine block, cylinder head, and carburettor bodies while fitting new pistons, connecting rods, and valves; the entire braking system was rebuilt using factory parts, leather trim was fully replaced, new Wilton wool carpeting and headliner were fitted, and period factory construction methods were followed throughout.
Technical support and components supplied by UK marque specialist R.S. Williams and Pennsylvania-based Steel Wings; restoration completed in 2006.
- 2007Mechanical
New springs, shock absorbers, and tyres fitted, and the anti-roll bar replaced as part of the Harvey Bailey handling improvement programme; brake and suspension systems received additional attention as part of the same programme.
Carried out by Brian Bord or at his direction following acquisition of the car in California.
- —ServiceAston Riviera Cars
Full service carried out to ensure the car was in ready-to-drive condition for its prospective new owner.
Performed in Paris while the car was consigned for sale.
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