1965 Aston Martin DB6
- Engine
- 4.2L inline-six DOHC, triple SU carburetors, ~325 bhp
- Colour
- Goodwood Green
A left-hand-drive 1965 Aston Martin DB6 saloon, among the approximately 140 factory air-conditioned examples built, first delivered to the United States market in December 1965. Specified new with Normalair air conditioning, chrome wheels, and a heated rear window, the car was later subject to a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration including a bare-metal repaint in New Zealand and an engine rebuild to 4.2-litre specification. It has earned Best of Show honours at multiple concours events and completed the 2015 Copperstate 1000.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$495,000
- 1965-12-10 →Factory deliveryFirst U.S. market recipientpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to the American market with several factory options including air conditioning, chrome wheels, a radio, and a heated rear window.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownArizona European sportscar and Aston Martin enthusiastpartial documentation
Long-term owner based in Arizona who undertook a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration, including engine rebuild, suspension upgrades, repaint, and new interior. Owned for approximately 12 years prior to consignment.
Competition
- 20152015 Copperstate 1000
Described as performing without fault throughout the event.
- —Wheels of BritainBest of Show
Car took top honors at this show; no specific year stated in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2004BodyworkAuto Restorations
Full bare-metal repaint carried out during the summer, finished in Goodwood Green.
Work performed in New Zealand.
- 2007Engine rebuildKevin Kay
Original inline-six engine rebuilt and upgraded to 4.2-litre specification, retaining the correct triple SU carburettor configuration.
Kevin Kay is described as a marque specialist; the upgrade was intended to enhance the car as a driver-focused machine.
- 2007MechanicalKevin Kay
Suspension and dampers upgraded using the Steel Wings handling kit, and a Tremec five-speed gearbox fitted in place of the original ZF unit; the original gearbox was retained and kept with the car.
Work carried out circa 2007 alongside the engine rebuild.
- —Bodywork
New diamond-pattern tan leather interior trim with green piping installed throughout the cabin.
Described as a recent fitment at the time of cataloguing; precise date not given.
- —Service
Recent mechanical service carried out; air conditioning system updated with a modern compressor confirmed to be fully operational.
Timing described only as recent relative to the catalogue date.
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