• One of only 240 DB6 Mk2s made • Automatic transmission • Present ownership since 2010 • Stored since acquisition • Requires re-commissioning In 1958 Aston Martin introduced the DB4, the first of a line that would culminate in the DB6 built between 1965 and 1969.

Introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 was recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 but abandoned the Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication.

At 8' 5¾" the wheelbase was now 3¾" longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows.

The result was significantly increased interior space, making the DB6 a genuine four-seater and greatly extending its appeal.

Opening front quarter lights reappeared but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds.

This device had first been tried on ...