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1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6
Registration No. OPP 746D
Chassis No. DB6 2671R
Engine No. 400 2537
Silver with blue and grey interior.
Engine: six cylinder double overhead camshaft, 3,995cc, 282bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: ZF five speed manual; Brakes: four wheel discs; Suspension: front, independent with upper/lower control arms, coil springs with anti-roll bar, rear, live axle with Watt linkage, radius rods and coil springs. Right hand drive.
The new Aston Martin DB6 model was introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show as a distinctively restyled development of the successful DB4 and DB5 model ranges. The body work differed from the DB5 by having a split front and rear bumper, revised oil cooler opening and restyled rear lights.
The DB6s were powered by the successful four-litre, six-cylinder, twin-cam engine already proven in the racing DBR2 and production DB5 series, while 'Selectaride' damper control was now standard equipment. As further departures from tradition, a Power Lok limited-slip differential, chrome-plated or painted wheel, whitewall tyres and two- or three-eared hub nuts all became options within the standard price which in 1965 was (4,998.
This particular car has benefitted from an extensive restoration undertaken by the owner. The speedometer indicates 75,000 and this is believed from new. During the restoration the engine was stripped down, and checked thoroughly, but required little work. The car has had new door skins, valances and has had a complete respray. The suspension has been rebuilt with new bushings, etc, as have the brakes with new pads and seals throughout. Brand new upholstry and interior had been fitted. The owner has spent in excess of (10,000 as well as much of his own labour.
Registration No. OPP 746D
Chassis No. DB6 2671R
Engine No. 400 2537
Silver with blue and grey interior.
Engine: six cylinder double overhead camshaft, 3,995cc, 282bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: ZF five speed manual; Brakes: four wheel discs; Suspension: front, independent with upper/lower control arms, coil springs with anti-roll bar, rear, live axle with Watt linkage, radius rods and coil springs. Right hand drive.
The new Aston Martin DB6 model was introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show as a distinctively restyled development of the successful DB4 and DB5 model ranges. The body work differed from the DB5 by having a split front and rear bumper, revised oil cooler opening and restyled rear lights.
The DB6s were powered by the successful four-litre, six-cylinder, twin-cam engine already proven in the racing DBR2 and production DB5 series, while 'Selectaride' damper control was now standard equipment. As further departures from tradition, a Power Lok limited-slip differential, chrome-plated or painted wheel, whitewall tyres and two- or three-eared hub nuts all became options within the standard price which in 1965 was (4,998.
This particular car has benefitted from an extensive restoration undertaken by the owner. The speedometer indicates 75,000 and this is believed from new. During the restoration the engine was stripped down, and checked thoroughly, but required little work. The car has had new door skins, valances and has had a complete respray. The suspension has been rebuilt with new bushings, etc, as have the brakes with new pads and seals throughout. Brand new upholstry and interior had been fitted. The owner has spent in excess of (10,000 as well as much of his own labour.