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- Finished in original build colours of Goodwood Green with Natural hides
- Original Vantage specification
- Original Manual transmission
- Matching numbers example
- 43,000 miles
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Aston Martin DB6 in the desirable drivers specification of Vantage engine and manual gearbox, of which only 268 are believed to have been produced in right hand drive form.
Presented in its original colour combination of Goodwood Green with Natural Connolly (VM856) hides, This matching numbers car features a 4.2 Litre R.S Williams Vantage engine with triple Webber Carburettors driving through a 5 Speed ZF manual transmission.
Built in 1966, DB6/2612/R was delivered to its first owner, Mr. Lionel Frank of London in 1967 before being bought by a Mr. Robert F. Snodgrass of Jacksonville, Florida in May 1983. While in Florida, the car featured in the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Concours d’Elegance, held in Orange Park, Florida, securing the overall victory in the sports car class in 1986.
The car was repatriated in 1987 when it was bought by a Mr Peter Bennett of Cheshire. In 1993, a Mr Phillip Guy instructed a senior figure at Aston Martin to source the best DB6 that he could find. DB6/2612/R was that car and it was duly acquired by Mr Guy, who maintained the car to an exceptionally high standard. Under his ownership, a great deal of work was completed by renowned Aston Martin specialists R.S. Williams. This included a £19,000 engine rebuild completed in 1998, during which it was bored out to 4.2 Litres. The car was sold to its current owner in 2005 and has been much cherished since.
A substantial history folder which includes a copy of the original build sheet, MOT records dating back to the 1980’s, servicing and maintenance records An original DB6 instruction manual also accompanies the car.
In excellent condition throughout, demonstrating just the right level of patina, this superb and highly driveable example, ready to be enjoyed this motoring season and is available for immediate viewing and demonstration at our West London showrooms.
