Description
This car is Lot 105 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Bond Street Sale 12 December, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th December 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at 101 New Bond Street, London.
Lot 105
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports Saloon
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. DB6MK2/ 4229/ R
One private owner for some 40 years
Automatic transmission
Matching chassis and engine numbers
Fewer than 38, 000 miles from new
Present ownership since 2010
Extensive history file
Its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate reveals that chassis '4229/ R' was built in right-hand drive specification for the UK market and despatched on 17th March 1970 to H W Motors Ltd of Walton-on-Thames. The DB6 was originally finished in Silver Birch with red leather interior, and left the factory equipped with automatic transmission, two seatbelts, triple SU carburettors, an alternator, and Avon radial tyres. Reputedly, the DB6 served as HWM's demonstrator, covering 1, 780 miles in that role before being sold to the late Peter Barry Tunks, its first private owner.
Mr Tunks enjoyed the Aston until he died in 2008, and when the car was offered for sale at auction in 2010 he was described in the catalogue as 'a conscientious and knowledgeable motoring enthusiast'. The history file reveals that this was a 'time warp' example, described as retaining its original paintwork and interior at the time, had covered fewer than 38, 000 miles from new, with all servicing carried out by the Aston Martin factory, main agents and marque specialists.
Due to Mr Tunks' poor health, the Aston's use in later years had been restricted to MoT visits. In November 2007 at 37, 301 miles, marque specialists R S Williams Ltd carried out a major service at a cost of £5, 108, while the last MoT certificate was issued on 18th November 2009 at 37, 550 miles.
The aforementioned history file contains service receipts, MoT certificates, an old V5 registration document (reg number BPJ 66H), and the service booklet (stamped to 31, 008 miles).
Upon its acquisition by our vendor at the 2010 auction the Aston was exported from the UK, and since when has been kept on static display as part of his extensive private collection and has not been driven (the current odometer reading is 37, 592 miles). Recommissioning will be required before this car returns to the road.
This DB6's degree of originality is truly remarkable; indeed, of the 245 Mark 2 models made, there surely cannot be many unrestored survivors. A worthy candidate for 'Conservation Class' on the concours scene, it is worthy of the closest inspection.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
