MOTOR CARS | 129‘If you want a truly British driver’s car, the ultimate development of a
continuous line of thoroughbreds from the Vintage era to the present
day, there is nothing in quite the same field as the Aston.’ – Motor on
the DB6, 26th November 1966.
According to the original bill of sale, ‘SLR 465F’ was sold new in
December 1967 by H R Owen of Berkeley Square, London W1. The
car was supplied with Borg-Warner automatic transmission, power
assisted steering, heated rear screen, power operated aerial, safety
belts, chromed road wheels and three-ear hubcaps, and was finished
in Midnight Blue metallic with natural hide interior. Its first owner was
Mr E Fairhurst of Budleigh Salterton, Devon, a retired director of
Marks & Spencer. Mr Fairhurst owned the Aston for some 20 years,
during which it covered circa 47,000 documented miles. The current
recorded total is circa 63,000 miles.
In 1988 the car was acquired by Mr N Caburn of Sidmouth, Devon,
who instructed Streber of Hemyock, Devon to carry out a full ‘ground
upwards’ rebuild to include bare metal re-spray, engine rebuild, new
hides and carpeting (see related bills and photographs on file).
Servicing during Mr Caburn’s ownership was carried out by Oaklands
of Aylesbeare. The car was next owned by a Mr Ensor Byfield of
Cadnam, Hampshire during whose ownership it was maintained by
Wren Classics of Shaftesbury (invoices available).In November 2002 the Aston was acquired by one Anthony Forbes
for his private collection, being shipped out to Jersey before
returning to the UK. During Mr Forbes’ ownership the car was
maintained by Clayden Motors of St Brelade, Jersey. Many new
parts were fitted during this period to include a high-torque starter
motor, electronic ignition and larger Vantage wheels and tyres for
improved roadholding.The current vendor purchased the car for his own private collection
in the summer of 2013 and describes it as in generally very good
condition. Prior to purchase a full road test was conducted and any
problems identified attended to. The vendor confirms that he has
enjoyed trouble-free driving during his ownership and is only selling
‘SLR 465F’ due to a change in circumstances. Currently taxed and
MoT’d, the car is offered V5C registration document and a folder
containing the aforementioned history.
£135,000 - 165,000
€170,000 - 210,000