Vehicle Description
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 1 Vantage Volante RHD
This DB6 is an exceedingly rare motorcar being one of just 29
examples built with the desirable Volante drop head body and
finished to Vantage specification. The Vantage models�featured a
number of upgrades including power steering, power operated hood,
electric windows, front seat belts as well as an uprated engine
fitted with three twin choke Weber DCOE 45s, which delivered an
increased power output of 325 bhp versus the 282 bhp of the
standard model.
The example offered here is particularly important in view of its
well documented ownership history that includes the legendary
composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
According to the factory build sheets this car was originally
supplied in the U.K. to Mr B.M. Lee of Hadleywood in April 1967. As
delivered, it had the options of 3.73:1 limited slip differential,
chrome wire wheels with three ear knock-off spinners and a power
aerial.
After a brief period with Mr Lee, the factory records note two
further British owners, the first being a Mr S. Newman of the
architecture practice Newman Levison & Co while the second is
simply listed as the 'London Symphony Orchestra'. Although not
mentioned by name, it is known that the person to whom this car was
actually allocated was the famed conductor Leonard Bernstein who
began his association with the London Symphony Orchestra around
this time in 1966 and would remain close to this organization
throughout his life, acting as its president from 1987-1990.
Following Bernstein's ownership the car was purchased by another
London-based buyer who undertook some initial restoration work
before shipping it to the U.S. where over the course of the next
two decades he used it for a variety of road tours, including the
Copper State 1000 and Colorado Grand, and exhibited it at a number
of concours events.
Following its recent repatriation and acquisition by JD Classics
the car has benefitted from a full JD restoration including a bare
metal repaint in Tudor Metallic Grey and full re-trim with Red
leather. It has also received a full JD mechanical inspection and
overhaul that included the fitting of upgraded electric power
steering, AP brake system and 16'' stainless steel wire wheels.
Presented in immaculate restored condition with excellent
provenance and having all Numbers Match the vehicle's factory data
sheet�it provides a very rare opportunity to acquire an iconic
classic car with an exceptional and fascinating history.
Please contact us for further details.
