This iconic 1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-litre Short-Chassis Volante, priced at £ 1,400,000, isn't just incredibly gorgeous but ready to have a new home through the The Bond Street Sale by Bonhams.

History of the Aston Martin DB6

All started with the Aston Martin DB4 model presented in 1958, the DB6, its sibling considered by many to be the last real Aston-Martin, was produced from 1965 to 1969 with an Italian design by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera (based in Milan). The DB6 was introduced in 1966 at the London Motor Show in order to remplace the DB5.

This model, DB6 Short-Chassis Volante, was produced in only 37 examples based on the short-wheelbase chassis of the DB5. The volante name had been applied to the soft-top of this convertible, first occasion.

Specification

The engine was designed by Tadek Marek, Polish automobile engineer working for Aston Martin (essentially know for his work on the DBR2 racing car). With the DB6, the engine was upgraded to 4.0 litre with triple carburetor delivering 282 hp (and 325 for the Vantage specification). On this model, you have Borg-Warner automatic transmission with the ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time there was optional power-assisted steering.

The Volante offered four-seat accommodation with leather upholstery, deep-pile carpets and an electrically operated hood. Beautiful car...

Lot Auction

Date :	1 December 2018
Place :	London
Price :	£ 1,400,000 - 1,600,000
Link :	The Bond Street Sale

Look at the other lots presented during this auction block :

• Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
• Lagonda LG45 Rapide Tourer

Sources

Lot 21 : Aston Martin MARTIN DB6
The Bond Street Sale

On Wiki :
Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DB4
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera
Tadek Marek
DBR2 racing car

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