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0n January 1991, the Aston was sold to one Peter <tley, who kept the
car until July 2015. The current vendors - Post Vintage Engineering

• have known the car and carried out extensive works on it since Mr
  <tleys acquisition some 24 years ago. PVE purchased the Vantage
  from Mr <tley in July 2015.

During Mr <tleys ownership, PVE carried out a full structural
rebuild of the chassis and body, which included fitting new inner
and outer shells, chassis outriggers, jacking points, rear radius arm
points, and any other steelwork where required to bring it up to top
condition. The body was stripped to bare metal and a new pair of
aluminium sills fitted, together with new lower wing bottoms. A new
rear valance was fitted also. Following completion of these repairs a
bare-metal re-spray was carried out to the highest standard in Aston
Martin California Sage Green metallic, a correct factory colour from
the period of DB6 production. All brightwork was stripped and re-
chromed, and new rubber seals, etc fitted.

The engine bay was not refurbished at this time as it was considered
acceptable by the owner, though an estimate was provided for the
work. This has now Qust been completed (see photographs).

A decision was made to rebuild the engine, as its condition was

largely unknown and the vendors prefer to sell a car of this quality

with the knowledge that important elements such as the engine are

in full working order. The following work was completed in October

2015: a full rebuild to 4.2 litres with Cosworth pistons, steel con-rods,

fully balanced crankshaft, all new valves, guides, etc and lead-free

specification with larger inlet valves, fully machined to the best possible

standard. Only some 500 miles have been covered since the rebuild's

completion.

The brakes have been fully overhauled with rebuilt brake callipers,

rebuilt servos, and new brake discs. The water and oil radiators have

also been rebuilt to up-rated specification. YJH 200F will also be

supplied with all electrical items operational, and having undergone

a full 10,000-mile service and fresh MoT test. Presented in beautiful

condition, this desirable DB6 Vantage should need no expenditure for

the foreseeable future other than service maintenance.

£280,000 - 340,000

€330,000 - 400,000