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On taking over the DB one is immediately astonished by its Åexibility.
0n spite of multiple carburettor chokes, it will idle through traffic like a
dowager's limousine and will accelerate on a high gear in a manner
which is rare even among the biggest V8 power units.' - John Bolster
reviewing the DB6 Vantage, Autosport, 21st October 1966.Manufactured in 19 7, this DB Vantage comes with copy factory
paperwork listing servicing work carried out up to June 1970. The car's
original colour scheme was Mink with dark blue trim, and the names
of the first and second owners were E Elliott Esq and Starch Products
Ltd respectively. Containing documents dating back to 1980, the
substantial history file records an engine rebuild at 3,044 miles in June
19 0, and a gearbox rebuild at 70, 12 miles in May 19 1. 0t is unclear
who carried out this work as those invoices are copies and have faded.From April 1982 the car was maintained by factory approved service
agent 0an Mason, who in April that year fitted a new speedometer, the
change being documented at 74,471 miles. By November 19 the car
had changed hands at ,477 miles recorded ( 2,94 from new) and
was now being maintained by Hyde Vale, another approved agent. The
history shows that the car changed hands to a Mr Rubin in July 19 9,
and invoices now appear from J R Etheridge, a company that is still an
Aston Martin specialist today.157
1967 ASTON MARTIN DB6 VANTAGE
4.2-LITRE SPORTS SALOON
Registration no. YJH 200F
Chassis no. DB6/3178/2
- Desirable Vantage model
- 4.2-litre engine
- Extensively restored
- Substantial history file