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Complete Description
Collection of an Aston Martin enthusiast for over 40 years
- Same collection for almost 40 years!
- Original engine and colours
- €250,000 recent restoration
- Exceptional condition
Manufactured between October 1966 and January 1969, the DB6 Volante Mk I was produced in a limited series and only 140 examples were built. As stated by the manufacturer’s records, chassis DBVC/3695/R was ordered on the 17th July 1968 and delivered on the 22nd November of the same year to H.W. Motors, a brilliant team founded in 1938 and Aston Martin dealer in England since 1951.
This beautiful convertible left the Crewe factory with a bodywork in “Platinum” colour, leather upholstery and a black soft top. It was fitted with a Borg-Warner transmission, power steering, chrome wire wheels, an antenna and two seat belts considered as special equipment. This DB6 was cleared through customs in France in 1985 after being imported from England. It was purchased at auction on the 28th April 1985 by an enthusiast from the Auxerre region and the current owner was able to acquire it in December of that year. As a true enthusiast of the brand, the latter has owned four Aston Martin cars, driving each one regularly.
In 2023, he entrusted the car to the renowned specialist Olivier de Siebenthal in Switzerland for a major high-quality restoration. The bodywork was completely restored and repainted, with particular care around windows alignments; the underflooring is in almost-new condition. The beautiful and slightly patinated leather upholstery was well preserved; while the soft top, carpets and door panels were all redone. The electrical system, running gear and all mechanical components were completely restored. The engine was upgraded to a 4.2L version to improve performance and the car is fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission. The total cost of this restoration work was around €250,000 and the result is stunning.
We were certainly impressed by the performance of the amazing and optimally tuned 6-cylinder engine, as well as the presence of a modern but yet classic-looking car radio. After benefiting from a high-quality restoration worthy of its elegance and rarity, this DB6 Volante was appraised in July 2004 and is now ready to go on the road and satisfy the most demanding collectors.
Photos © Kevin Van Campenhout
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