1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Sports Saloon, Vantage specification
- Engine
- 3,995cc inline-six with triple Weber carburettors, up to 325 bhp in Vantage tune
- Colour
- Silver Birch
A 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Sports Saloon built to Vantage specification, fitted with Borg-Warner automatic transmission and converted by the factory from Brico fuel injection to triple-Weber carburettors in 1974. Delivered new in Aquamarine over Sage Green leather, the car has passed through just four owners since new and has been in the same hands since 2001. Notable for a strong concours record under its second owner, a full bare-metal respray in 2006–2007, and a comprehensive engine, chassis, and gearbox restoration in 2009–2010, with supporting documentation spanning over five decades.
Ownership
- 2025-04-13Auction saleSold £135,000 (≈ $169K)
- 1970 → 1976Factory deliveryMr A Duttonpartial documentation
First registered owner, took delivery of the car new in Aquamarine with Sage Green leather interior. Factory converted the car from Brico injection to Vantage triple-Weber specification in 1974 during this period.
- 1976 → 1981Private saleMr K Brickwoodpartial documentation
Second owner, during whose tenure the car accumulated several concours awards at various AMOC and related events. The car was kept in strong condition throughout this period.
- 1981 → 2001Private saleMr A Howellpartial documentation
Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a motor-trade background and AMOC member who serviced the car personally, maintaining it in original unmodified condition throughout his ownership.
- 2001-05-01 →AuctionCurrent vendorfull documentation
Acquired at Bonhams Newport Pagnell sale, lot 188A. Had the car recommissioned by RS Williams, covered more than 40,000 miles, and commissioned a bare-metal respray in 2006–2007 plus a full drivetrain restoration by Aston Service London in 2009–2010.
Competition
- 1976Mortimer Hill Concours 19763rd
Achieved while the car was in the ownership of Mr K Brickwood.
- 1978Newport Pagnell Concours 19782nd
One of several concours placings recorded during Mr Brickwood's ownership.
- 1978Knebworth Concours 19781st
Achieved in the same year as the Newport Pagnell concours placing, while in Mr Brickwood's care.
- 1979Birtsmorton Court Concours 19791st
Part of a strong concours run during Mr Brickwood's ownership period.
- 1980Birtsmorton Court Concours 19802nd in Elite Class
Final recorded concours result during Mr Brickwood's tenure, achieved in the Elite category.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1974Modification
Factory conversion from the optional AE Brico fuel injection system to Vantage specification using triple Weber carburettors.
Work carried out by Aston Martin factory; invoice file covers from December 1973 onwards.
- 2001ServiceRS Williams
Full recommissioning of the car following its acquisition at auction.
Carried out by a well-regarded Aston Martin marque specialist shortly after the current owner took delivery.
- 2006BodyworkHandman & Collis
Complete bare-metal respray carried out, with the car refinished in Silver Birch.
Work spanned 2006 to 2007; a large collection of restoration photographs is retained with the car.
- 2009RestorationAston Service London
Comprehensive restoration of the engine, chassis, and gearbox carried out to a high standard.
Work spanned 2009 to 2010; documented by an extensive file of invoices and restoration photographs.
- —RepairAston Service London
Replacement of the sill sections on both sides of the bodyshell.
Described as a more recent undertaking relative to the 2009–2010 restoration; exact date not stated.
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