Aston Martin DB6
Overview
| Produced: |
1965-1969, 1567 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Following on from the success of the DB5, the DB6 first entered production in
The DB6 bodywork had a new tail design, offering improved aerodynamics and also had a revised rear 1/4 windows and a higher rear roof line. Options now included power steering (on MK1 cars), air conditioning, automatic transmission, limited slip differential and a
A convertible body style was also offered, as was the normal Aston tradition, although now called "Volante", a name still used by the company today. Early (1965-1966) DB6 Volantes had a "short chassis" body, only 37 were produced and are distinguished by a shorter tail. A handful of "Shooting Brakes" were also produced by British coachbuilder Harold Radford.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3995cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 96mm x 92mm | 8.9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 mph | 6 s | 13 mpg | 270 bhp 6000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200554 | Aston Martin Road Test Book: Road & Track on Aston Martin 1962-90 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Who needs a reason? |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2007 | |||
| Who needs a reason? - It's thrilling to have a classic you know you could use every day, and when it's as well sorted as this Aston martin DB6, any excuse to take it on a long fast drive through Oxfordshire is a good one. | ||||
| Article |
20 great classics do battle |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| Article |
Take a Luxury Cruise - Luxury Convertibles |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2005 | |||
| Take a Luxury Cruise - Luxury Convertibles - Coachbuilt convertibles from Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and Citroen make for an exciting summer - whatever the weather. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, 1974 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, 1965 Citroen DS Decapotable. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2003 | |||
| Buying Guide. Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) - The classiest of British supercars, Sixties Astons are true motoring icons, fabulous to own and drive. But they can become hideously expensive if you ignore our advice and buy the wrong one. | ||||
| Article |
Get Back - Paul McCartney's 1966 Aston Martin DB6 |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2002 | |||
| Get Back - Paul McCartney's 1966 Aston Martin DB6 goes back to where he once belonged - Liverpool. Roll up for the mystery tour. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
128 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 1999 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 | ||||
| Article |
DB6 its time has come |
58 |
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| Publication | Octane February 2012 | |||
| DB6 its time has come - For so long this Aston Martin has been the poor relation of the DB4 and DB5, yet it's the most evolved of the breed - and enthusiasts are beginning to realise that. Time for a reappraisal. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
156 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2012 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 - The ultimate Astons have rocketed in price so you need to inspect a potential purchase carefully, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
When GT man became family guy |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2009 | |||
| When GT man became family guy- Today, as in the '60s, GT Man has to grow up sometime. Happily, says Martin Buckly, he can retain his hedonistic lifestyle via these 2+2s from Aston, Ferrari and Maserati. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power Aston Martin DB6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 October 2009 | |||
| Buying Power Aston Martin DB6 - It was the last of the 'proper' DB models and, in the eyes of many, the best of the bunch as well. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the DB6, the classic Aston Martin that 007 didin't get to drive (but probably would have liked to). | ||||
| Article |
The civil English war |
144 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2008 | |||
| The civil English war- In the '60s there was no bigger battle in the prestige sports GT market than E-type vs DB6, but then - as today - money mattered, reckons Alastair Clements. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6- Aston Martin is to England what Ferrari is to Italy and Porsche is to Germany.....and within the hierachy of its models, the DB4-6 series stand head and shoulders above the rest. RICHARD GUNN discusses buying into the dream. | ||||
| Article |
The little & large show |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2007 | |||
| The little & large show - A brace of Astons and a 1961 Mini make unlikely bedfellows. But, as Dave Bowers discovers, this particular combination works perfectly. | ||||
| Article |
British Beef - Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| British Beef - Michael Buckley tracks the evolution of the quintessential English Grand tourer, with every Aston Martin DB - from gorgeous 2 to awesome 9. Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin DB4, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DB6, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin DB9. | ||||
| Article |
Aston Martin pride and prejudice |
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| Publication | Octane June 2005 | |||
| Aston Martin pride and prejudice - You’d pay twice as much for an Aston Martin DB6 as you would for a DBS - but why? It’s time a few bar-room myths were laid to rest. | ||||
| Article |
Grand Designs |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2004 | |||
| Grand Designs - Richard Heseltine goes to Gran Turismo heaven to pick a winner from five of the greatest GTs. Aston Martin DB6 Vantage, Iso Grifo, Jaguar E-type 4.2 Series 2, Chevy Corvette Sting Ray, AC428 | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16th June 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 - Probably the ultimate British GT sports cars of the Sixties, Aston Martin’s reputation still rests on the cachet of the DB4, 5 and 6 models. But despite their beauty, buying can be an expensive nightmare, says RICHARD GUNN. | ||||
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