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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage - Manual

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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage - Manual

Lot Number: 424

1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage - Manual

A fine, low ownership, low-mileage example of a first-generation DB6 to Vantage specification and fitted with the desirable manual ZF gearbox. Refreshed in the past and appears to have been fastidiously maintained by well known marque experts all its days.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 23rd August, 2025 at 12.00pm local time at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
Slate Grey
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
EJX 342D
ODOMETER READING
75718 Miles

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

The culmination of Aston Martin’s long running line of DB six-cylinder sports saloons and thus considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston, the DB6 was introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Aware that increased headroom and legroom was required to extend the car’s appeal to a wider market, Aston Martin lengthened the wheelbase by 4" and undertook an extensive re-style, incorporating a more raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Although still recognisably related to the original touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance, but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification. BorgWarner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF 5-speed gearbox and for the first time, there was optional power-assisted steering.

According to the accompanying BMI Heritage Certificate, DB6/2475/R was built in right-hand drive to Vantage specification, finished in Silver Birch over a black leather interior, despatched to WH Benjam Ltd in Plymouth and onwards to its first lucky owner. In 1990, it was purchased by the owner prior to our vendor from Pugsley & Lewis and from the extensive history file, it would appear that the Aston was fastidiously maintained by marque specialists Pugsley & Lewis and A J Barnard Engineering, corroborated by invoices totalling over £23,000, some £9,700 being spent in 2006 alone. The car was fully restored between 2008 and 2010 by Aston are in the history and Pugsley & Lewis with a colour change to Slate Grey, invoices on file and there is a DVD recording the whole process. More recently, the ZF gearbox was fully overhauled and there is correspondence from the Aston Martin factory thanking the owner for allowing his DB6 to be used for assessing a new gear set design for the ZF box.

EJX 342D was purchased by our vendor from the Aston Workshop in October 2017 with an indicated mileage of 68,733 from new, with less than 5,000 of these added since 1991. Recent maintenance includes a full service by Hilton and Moss in July 2023 (£10,000) including renewing rear seals, new hubs, electric window refurb and new tyres. Later attention in February 2025 by Farringtons of Knutsford included a full service and the wheel arches and under body were ice-blasted and then retreated. The car is supplied with its V5C, the aforementioned history file, a quantity of expired MOTs dating back to 1991 and the current MOT valid until 2nd April 2026.

Whilst this attractive Aston would make an impressive addition to any Collection and would surely be welcome at prestigious classic car events anywhere, we can't help feeling that its best years are still ahead. Make no mistake, these are now rare cars. The factory only produced 268 Mk1 DB6 Saloons to a Vantage-specification and very few of these were fitted with the manual 5-speed gearbox - the ultimate incarnation! This is a great opportunity to own a classic Aston which is totally usable and a delight to drive..

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 424
Make: ASTON MARTIN
Model: DB6
Variant: Vantage
Registration Number: EJX 342D
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: DB6/2475/R
Engine Number: 4002498V
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Slate Grey

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Rob Hubbard
Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
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rob@iconicauctioneers.com

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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage - Manual

1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Vantage - Manual