Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

180 | THE GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

He proudly kept the DB for special occasions, including chauffeuring
his daughter to her wedding at Lulworth Castle. As a long-term
member, he attended local Aston Martin Owners Club events in his
home county of Dorset, and also enQoyed local trips on fine days.
An exceptionally original and an excellent example of the marque,
YAH J was selected for inclusion in Simon Clays book, Factory
Original - Aston Martin DB4/5/6', published in 2015.

There are bills on file from Aston Service Dorset dating from 194
to 2014. Also, Westover Jaguar Ltd of Poole has been responsible
for some works and servicing. The Aston was repainted in 1987.
Between 2010 and 2013, marque specialists Wren Classics of
Shaftesbury completed an inspection and report (list and bill on
file) and carried out various works, mainly mechanical, during this
period at a cost of around ‰5,000. There are numerous expired MoT
certificates on file dating back to mid-190s, and the car also comes
with a V5C registration document.

The current owner purchased the DB6 at Bonhams' Sale at Aston

Martin Works Service in May 2014 (Lot 242). Since then, the Aston

has benefited from considerable restoration carried out by marque

specialists Andy Lee R&D and other craftsmen, comprising engine/

gearbox removal and detailing" repainting the engine bay and all

ancillaries" new cylinder head gasket" overhauling the steering rack"

re-plating exterior brightwork" re-carpeting the interior and boot"

reconditioning the interior leather" and refreshing the paintwork. 0n

short: this was a comprehensive restoration of a single-owner car

that had become somewhat tired over the years. A full lists of works

undertaken is available.

Offered from an important private collection, this very rare and

beautiful DB Mark 2 Volante represents a unique opportunity to

acquire one of the most exclusive and highly sought after of post-war

Aston Martins.

Also included in the sale are the original keys and Aston Martin key

fob, an original DB sales brochure, and a fitted car cover. The original

tools, in very good original condition, are included also.

£800,000 - 1,000,000

€920,000 - 1,200,000