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Aston Martin DB6 MkII Vantage

1970 · 43,917 miles · Manual · Bronze

£384,995

Listed today at Duke of London, Brentford. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1970
Mileage: 43,917 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.7-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Bronze
Generation: MkII

About this car

The DB6 MkII Vantage is among the last and most developed of Aston Martin's classic six-cylinder grand tourers, and this one is listed as one of only 71 factory-built examples. It was built in 1970 and has a five-speed manual gearbox. The Vantage specification brought three Weber carburettors and a sharper edge to the DB6's long-legged character.

The engine has been rebuilt to RS Williams 4.7-litre specification, then dyno-tested and broken in before being refitted. Aston Martin specialists carried out the work, with more than £100,000 in labour and over £70,000 in parts, across 1,235 hours.

The gearbox has been refurbished and the front suspension rebuilt. Brake and clutch hydraulics are renewed, the steering is overhauled, and there is a new fuel tank and fuel system. The interior has been retrimmed, and the car sits on new chrome wire wheels with Avon CR6ZZ tyres and a bespoke exhaust. The odometer reads 43,917 miles, and a digital file with service history scans is available.

Written by Vertar from Duke of London’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Aston Martin period factory claim of 325 bhp (gross) for the Vantage-spec 4.0-litre straight-six; weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because confident published factory figures were not available.).

Power: 325 bhp
Engine: 3,995 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated