To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The
Elkhart Collection event, 23 - 24 October 2020.
Estimate:
$250,000 - $300,000
- Beautiful restoration in stunning colors
- Matching-numbers engine, as verified by its build sheet
- Five-speed manual transmission and chrome wire wheels
- Comprehensive service by Kevin Kay Restorations in 2014
- Offered with a small spares kit
Following in the footsteps of the DB4 and the DB5, Aston Martin's
successor arrived in late 1965. For the DB6, Aston Martin's
designers and engineers attempted to improve comfort and
practicality over the DB5 while also maintaining the performance
that Aston Martin's clients had become accustomed to. The chassis
was stretched by 3.75 inches, and the rear axle was relocated in
order to create additional cabin space for two rear seats. Despite
those modifications, the DB6 only weighed 18 pounds more than the
DB5 and was able to retain the DB5's performance, just as Aston
Martin had promised. In fact, designers took time to consider the
DB6's aerodynamic stability at high speeds, so they crafted a
Kamm-style tail at the rear in an effort to provide additional
downforce, and as a result, the DB6 had an increased top speed over
its predecessor.
The DB6 offered here was delivered new by the famed London dealers
H.R. Owen, with the guarantee issued on 2 June 1966 to C. Roy de
Havillande of Wimbledon Common. It was originally finished in the
appealing combination of Charcoal Grey with Dark Blue Connolly
leather upholstery and fitted with chrome wheels with three-ear
knockoffs, a heated rear windshield, and Becker Europa AM/FM radio
with power-operated aerial. More recently, the Aston Martin was
fully restored in its current attractive color over black leather,
with all finishes presenting beautifully inside and out. Prior to
acquisition by the Elkhart Collection in 2014, the DB6 was
entrusted to the notable Aston Martin experts at Kevin Kay
Restoration. There, the car was comprehensively serviced, including
balancing the driveline and wheels, installing new door and window
seals, fitting a new windshield and seal, repairing the wiring and
electronics as needed, and installing a new steering wheel,
headlamp covers, and battery cables with master switch.
Additionally, KKR replaced the clutch disc, pressure plate, release
bearing, flywheel, and gearbox seals, while also rebuilding the
tachometer, water temperature gauge, and clock. Finally, the fuel
system was checked for leaks and the car was given a general
tune-up. Under the hood, the original engine remains in place, as
confirmed by a copy of its build sheet on file. The trunk contains
a proper full-size spare wheel as well as some small spare
parts.
This is a DB6 that was acquired to drive and enjoy, and it would be
ideally suited to that purpose-but it is also beautiful enough to
be shown with pride.To view this car and others currently consigned
to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20.
