• Desirable high-performance Vantage model • Matching engine and chassis numbers • Part of an extensive private collection • Offered from long-term static display • Requires recommissioning Considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston Martin, the DB6 was launched in 1965, updating the DB5.

Although recognisably related to its Carrozzeria Touring-styled DB4 ancestor, the DB6 abandoned the underlying Superleggera body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminium outer panels.

Somewhat confusingly, 'Superleggera' badges continued to be applied for a time, presumably until stocks ran out.

The wheelbase was now 4" (100mm) longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows.

Opening front quarter-lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stabili...