1969 | Aston Martin DB 6 Volante

A late model DB6 Volante, built and delivered in April 1969 to first owners, Suede & Leathercraft Ltd in London E1. Equipped with factory fitted options of Power assisted steering, Chrome wire wheels with 3 eared hub caps, front seat belts and a power operated aerial.

Comprehensively restored between 2009 & 2010, by highly respected Aston Martin specialist restorers, this delightful and attractively specified DB6 Volante is finished in Cornish Bronze with a Fawn hide interior and Black mohair type hood covering, to the power operated roof.

Available for the first time in 14 years, during which time this car been regularly driven and kept in ideal climatic conditions, when not being driven to car events or exercised on the open road. Having now covered circa 6,000 miles since the restoration, maintenance over the last 14 years of ownership has been carried out regularly by ourselves for the last renowned classic and sports car collector, on a ‘no expense spared’ basis.

The extensive restoration, carried out between 2009 -2010, included the matching number engine being rebuilt to 4.2 litre and lead-free fuel specifications and fitment of a correct specification ZF 5 speed manual transmission, a complete overhaul of the suspension, brakes and electrics, and new balanced clutch assembly. Additionally, a body restoration and bare metal re-paint, a complete interior re-trim, a new mohair type hood and re-chrome plating of all exterior and interior brightwork was simultaneously carried out, all to manufacturer standards. Post restoration, a further bare metal re-paint was commissioned in 2021 to a period correct Aston Martin colour, the discerning owner’s colour of choice.

With circa 6,000 miles having been covered since the detailed restoration, this fully sorted and superbly driving example of the attractive and well-proportioned DB6 Volante, last purchased from ourselves in 2011, has been maintained, much cherished and greatly enjoyed by its long-term owner. When not being driven, the car has been kept in an idyllic environment, when not being enjoyed in dry weather conditions only.

1 of just 140 manufactured, this one toward the end of the models production life, the DB6 Volante’s generous cabin and boot space, power operated convertible roof and prodigious performance, proved popular in period and remains a compelling and rare proposition today, in offering the combination of high performance convertible motoring with ample accommodation, for four people and their luggage.

Inclusive of a leather-bound history file containing restoration details and photographs, maintenance details and MoT certificates, supporting the 63k miles recorded on the odometer. Prior to being delivered to its next custodian owner, this exceptional DB6 Volante will receive a manufacturer scheduled service and comprehensive vehicle health check in our heritage workshops and will be supplied, inclusive of 12 months warranty and MoT certificate.

On display, this spectacular DB6 Volante is available for viewing and inspection now, at our Hertfordshire showrooms.