Just Entered The Auction, Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 1966 Modified And Offered Nearly IDR 2 Billion

Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 1966. (Doc. Bring A Trailer)

JAKARTA - The beautiful Aston Martin DB6 Vantage is being auctioned on the Bring A Trailer website. This enchanting Grand tourer is one of the best-looking cars ever made.

Vantage's highest bid for DB6 at the time of writing was US$120,000 or equivalent to Rp1.88 billion. But with the remaining nine days, it is estimated that the price will soar ahead of the closing of the auction.

For information, DB6 was introduced in 1965 as the successor to DB5 and DB6 had a 3.75-inch wheelbase longer than its predecessor, while the superleggera construction technique previously used was replaced by a folding steel box-panned superstructure. The DB6 aluminum bodywork shares most of the DB5 Touring design.

Launching the Bring A Trailer page, it was informed that this car was sent to the UK's first customer on June 29, 1966. This car also joined the Aston Martin Owners Club community throughout the 70s and received massive restoration in the late 1990s.

In the late 1990s, DB6 received a massive restoration by Ian Mason Aston Martin Services workshop in London and is currently painted red, in addition, repairs with re- welding are carried out on the baggage floor area. Then, the dip on the engine hood was repaired in 2017.

The red paint is in stark contrast to the chrom, bumper, and rim details of the 15-inch Dunlop wire. While the car tires use the Vredestein Spring Classic. Servo-assisted Girling disc brakes were updated in 2017, which made the DB6 driving experience more comfortable.

Meanwhile, reported by CarBuzz, January 23, the increase or modification of the 4.2 liter engine was carried out in order to be able to use leadless gasoline. Unlike modern Aston Martin, such as DB12, DB6 Vantage sends power to the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission.

DB6 is also said to have been well cared for with a number of accompanying notes including records of voltage regulators and engine mounts being replaced in 2019. Then there was also a record of force testing in 1998 showing Aston Martin DB6 Vantage had power under 300 cellphones, a sizeable amount for cars made in the late 60s.

Entering the DB6 interior looks very simple, and despite its advanced age, DB6 offers some modern-time equipment such as windows operated with electric, radio, and front shoulder seat belts. As a car supplied by England, the steering wheel is to the right.