1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk I
- Engine
- 3,995cc inline-six, triple SU carburettors, 282 bhp (DBS Vantage SVC unit fitted)
- Colour
- Pacific Blue
A left-hand drive 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1, chassis DB6/2741/L, originally delivered new to France through Garage Mirabeau in its factory colour of Pacific Blue over black Connolly leather. Equipped with the desirable ZF five-speed manual gearbox and a range of factory non-standard options including a limited-slip differential and chrome wheels, the car retains its original colour combination. The engine has been replaced by a DBS Vantage unit. The car has been in its current ownership since 2010 and has spent a period in static display.
Ownership
- 2021-11-29Auction saleSold €180,000 (≈ $198K)
- 1966 →Factory deliveryFrench first owner via Garage Mirabeaupartial documentation
Vehicle delivered new to France through the Garage Mirabeau dealership. Original specification documented on a guarantee form copy, including colour and optional equipment details.
- 2010 →AuctionCurrent vendorfull documentation
Purchased at a French auction sale; purchase invoice retained on file. Car has been kept in static display for a period and requires recommissioning. Engine was noted at time of purchase as converted for unleaded fuel.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Engine converted to run on unleaded fuel; this was noted in the 2010 French auction catalogue, indicating the work preceded that sale.
Exact date and workshop unknown; the modification was already in place when the car was sold in France in 2010.
- —Engine rebuild
Original engine replaced by a DBS Vantage (SVC) unit.
Date and circumstances of the engine swap are not documented in the catalogue.
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