Description
Garage 81 is offering a unique opportunity to buy an incredibly undervalued mechanically sound 'oily rag' DB6, The previous owner of this car wanted a Db6 he could 'daily' during summer months while his Vantage Volante was in build and boy did this car meet the brief. With regular usage and regular servicing by his in house mechanic this car has toured round Europe, highlights being taking it to Spa Classic as well as the Mile Miglia and is reported to have performed very well with no issues.
Chassis DB6/ 2360/ R is one of the earliest cars produced being the 10th car to roll off the Newport Pagnell production line with the first example being 2351/ R. Completed on 29th October, 1965 and delivered on 14th February, 1966, it was supplied to W. H. Benham (Bournemouth Limited). The build records show it was ordered In Pacific Blue with black interior with factory extras including chrome wire wheels, a heated rear screen, three-eared wheel spinners and a Motorola radio with power aerial all for £3, 445 with £871 in tax giving a total price of £4, 316.
The car is supplied with its original instruction book, a Heritage Trust Certificate and seamless history throughout with documentation confirming the ownership. The car was originally registered FEL 227C in the hands of Mr. & Ms. Loveday, of Bichley, Kent before passing to Mr. Ryder Ascott also of Bichley where the car had covered some 30, 000 miles. It subsequently passed on to Mr. G. A Collis in Bromley, Kent, in 1973 who added another 22, 000 miles. It remained with him for some 20 years before being purchased by the present long term owner and AMOC member on 9th November, 1993 where it was registered in Belgium untill 2015 when it was repatriated back to UK.
During its time in Belgium, the car underwent a bare-metal respray in 1996 to dark green but retained its original black hide seats and original radio and eight track player. It was supplied with an automatic transmission but was converted to a manual ZF5 gearbox in 1997 offering an altogether more sporting driving experience. At the same time, the engine was completely rebuilt at significant cost by reputable Aston Martin specialist, Ricky Cann.
More recently brake calipers and lines were replaced, electric ignition has been fitted and carburettors recently refurbished and re tuned ready for a new * owner* to enjoy as is or restore to an as new standard,
