Vehicle Description
-Silver Birch with Black leather interior and Black carpeting,
Completely Restored, Factory LHD, Bespoke modern automatic
transmission as well as Autosport Designs bespoke air conditioning,
Absolutely superb in every respect.
This rare factory DB6 Vantage Coupe has been well-known to
Autosport Designs, having been purchased in 2000 from well-known
Aston Martin collector Mr. Alexander Knapp-Voith, Switzerland. At
the time, the DB6 had accumulated limited mileage since having been
restored by well-known and respected UK Aston specialists, Aston
Engineering. Sold almost immediately to Mr. M. Mahoney, North
Carolina, USA, the DB6 was flown to New York with final delivery to
Autosport Designs.
The DB6 remained in Mr. Mahoney's ownership for the next twenty
years. Used sparingly due to an extremely busy work schedule and
travel, the DB6 was maintained when and where needed regardless of
cost. It received routine journeys to Autosport Designs for
scheduled service and maintenance. In 2019, the DB6 was repurchased
by Autosport Designs.
In excellent "older" restored condition, it was decided to
restore-refresh the DB6 to be in as new condition throughout with
added personal bespoke additions. It received a bespoke 4-speed
automatic transmission. Unlike the original 3-speed Borg warner
automatic transmission, typically referred to as a "slush box",
this conversion has turned the DB6 into superb car for around town
use, as well highway touring. For those who are skeptical, one
drive will change even the mind of the most diehard of 5-speed
manual enthusiasts. It is that good and well suited to the power
and rear end gearing, just a joy with ease of use. Another addition
is the fitment of modern air conditioning to replace the factory
air conditioning system as originally supplied when new. The
factory system is mediocre at best, the new system with far better
output and custom fabricated outlets fitted to the dash and center
console lower panels, almost hidden, is absolutely exceptional. I
can attest to road testing this DB6 in 90 degree weather and stop
and go traffic and its being the first vintage Aston air
conditioning system where I had to turn the fan speed down due to
its becoming too cold.
The DB6 was stripped to metal, repainted, chrome refinished,
interior gone through, mechanicals redone, suspension, brake and
exhaust system restored, new wheels tires, nothing was
overlooked.
Recently used on the 2022 New England 1000 as well as The
Copperstate 1000 vintage road rally's, it performed flawlessly. I
can confirm the previous owner drove passed me in air conditioned
comfort while I was boiling my @#$%^&* off in the Arizona
heat!
A rare bespoke DB6 Coupe in excellent restored condition with
limited mileage since and complete with detailed history files and
photos of service, restoration and ownership histories. This DB6 is
well sorted and dialed in since restoration, it has proven itself
on several 1000 mile rallies and is ready for immediate use and
enjoyment around town, to the golf-tennis club or if its next 1000
mile really if so desired.
