1967 Aston Martin DB6
Exciting stalled restoration project with much work already completed

Registration No: UPL 141F
Chassis No: DB6/3276/R
MOT: Exempt

• Stalled restoration project with much work already completed
• A matching numbers example originally specified with five-speed ZF Manual transmission
• BMIH Certificate on file confirming supplied in Deep Carriage Green over Red
• Offered with a collection of invoices for works performed to date

Unveiled at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 was notable for being the first Aston Martin model to be engineered following the company's move from Feltham to Newport Pagnell. Although, a direct development of the DB5, with the same visage, the newcomer enjoyed notably better high-speed stability thanks to the provision of a Kamm tail with built-in spoiler, and superior interior space courtesy of a 3.7-inch longer wheelbase and taller roofline. Grafted over a sheet steel platform chassis, the four-seater's hand-finished aluminium panels helped contribute to the claimed kerb weight of 3,232lbs that was actually only 17lbs heavier than its predecessor. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its poise and handling, the DB6 employed all-round coil-sprung suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering. Powered by the fabulous Tadek Marek designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine, the model boasted some 282bhp and 280lbft of torque in standard tune and could be had with five-speed ZF manual or three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission. A contemporary road test found a manual DB6 to be capable of 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds and 150mph. A total of 1,327 MkI Saloons were produced between October 1965 and the MkII's July 1969 arrival.

According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate on file, chassis DB6/3276/R was built on 31st October 1967 and despatched to HR Owen Limited, London on 20th December where it was first registered as ‘UPL 141F’. Originally supplied in the attractive and unusual colour combination of Deep Carriage Green paintwork over a Red Leather interior, it was specified from the factory with a five-speed ZF gearbox. Little is known of the DB6’s early life, however it is understood that the previous owner found the car as a complete project in 2018 with the intention of carrying out a restoration. Much of the car was found to be corroded, including most, if not all, of the Aluminium panel work - an aged photograph on file suggests that there was a large hole that had been cut in the offside front wing! Purchased by the vendor in 2020, the car had already been stripped for restoration and was found to be in need of much welding work - so therefore the Aston’s body was taken to Martin Wilcox (the renowned metalwork artist of Z-Lines vehicle restoration) who fitted complete steel front and rear chassis sections from R&J Simpson and has removed all of the corrosion from elsewhere. The famous Tadek Marek designed six-cylinder, twin-cam power unit was stripped for overhaul and machining work was entrusted to the Head Shop in Warrington, Cheshire, who overhauled the cylinder head and bored out the block to 4.2 Litres with matching pistons to suit. However, the engine
108 has remained in a disassembled state ever since, with its overhauled SU carburettors and ZF gearbox also being present. Now presented as an incredible opportunity for any prospective buyer to build one of the great David Brown era Astons to their specification, DB6/3276/R is available to market with much of the hard work having been completed. Supplied with a number of invoices on file, the original chassis number plate stating the original engine number (which is confirmed to be matching the block stamping) and also a hoard of extra parts. We recommend that any interested parties view this lot in person to satisfy themselves about its condition.

PLEASE NOTE: ‘UPL 141F’ no longer appears when typed into the DVLA online vehicle check and there is no V5C present with the history file - however a HPI check on the chassis number has confirmed the link and has shown a clean record. Prospective bidders should make their own enquiries and be aware that they will need to apply for a new registration document.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430