1966 Aston Martin DB6
James Bond!
The Aston Martin DB6 is a grand tourer made by British car manufacturer Aston Martin and was produced from September 1965 to January 1971. The "DB" designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
The DB6 succeeded the Aston Martin DB5 and featured improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor.
Introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 was already a dated design notable as the first model engineered following a factory relocation from Feltham to Newport Pagnell.
The DB6 has a resemblance to its predecessor, the DB5; with the most noticeable differences being its wheelbase, side profile, split front and rear bumpers and rear panels incorporating the Kammback tail rear end. It did not prove popular with conservative, tradition-oriented Aston clientele when the DB6 was introduced. Performance was satisfactory: road-tests of the day observed top speed between 145 mph (233 km/h) to 148 mph (238 km/h).
The DB6 continued with then high-tech Armstrong Selectaride cockpit-adjustable rear shock absorbers as available on the DB5. Other highlights include adopting front-door quarter windows, an oil-cooler air scoop low on the front valance, quarter-bumpers at each corner, revised tail-lamp clusters; additionally the spoiler affected the overall proportions of the DB6, with an increase in length by approximately two inches.
The DB6 is powered by the 3,995 cc (243.8 cu in) twin-overhead camshaft (DOHC), in-line six cylinder Aston Martin engine designed by Tadek Marek. The engine, continued with its triple SU carb setup producing 282 bhp (210 kW; 286 PS) at 5,500 rpm. Although the DB6 was approximately 17 lb (7.7 kg) heavier than its predecessor, the stability at high speed, added luggage capacity and comforts for passengers in this grand tourer more than offset any imperceptible loss in performance caused by additional weight. The rear suspension used helical coil springs with ride control that was adjustable from inside the car.
Specifications:
- · Engine: 4.0 L (3,995 cc (243.8 cu in)) straight-6
- · Power: 282 hp (210 kW) at 5500 rpm (standard engine)
- · Torque: 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm
- · Top Speed: 150mph
- · 0–100 km/h : 6.4 s
Syndicate Car
The car we are looking to syndicate was built in 1966 and is beautifully painted in Silver with Blue leather trim.
I am told it was originally fitted with the Borg Warner 3 speed automatic, but it now has the ZF five speed manual. A much more suitable transmission for the car.
The car is fitted with air-conditioning and power steering making it a true Grand Touring car.
The car comes with an Aston Martin Heritage Certificate which shows it is a matching numbers car.
James Bond would love to drive this car although it does not have the ejector seat!
These cars are becoming very attractive to buyers both internationally and in Australia. It can only go up in value.
Before the car is purchased the car will be independently inspected by a recognized Aston Martin model expert.