You may think the Aston Martin DB5 is the epitome of all that is cool, but the DB6 offers some seriously furthered advantages. Especially this one.
You shouldn’t buy this as an investment – you should save it for the ages and then enjoy driving around in style.
007 may have rocketed the DB5 to legendary status back in the mid-1960s’, but the DB6 was an all-round more sophisticated car. Owned by the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Twiggy and Peter Sellers – the DB6 is considered by many to be the last ‘real’ Aston Martin.
However, when you look at this one, you would be forgiven for imagining that it’s a wreck, it isn’t really - but even if it was, that is half the charm – the other half coming from that glorious body shape and badge.
The maximum speed of the DB6 when shiny and new back in 1969 was 148 mph, offering more space in the back with a 4" increase in wheelbase over previous DB models, the DB6 is known as the friendliest of all the original DB series to drive and live with. It also gave hints to where the company was going; with a ‘softer’ drive and increasingly luxurious interior.
Looking from front on you probably wouldn’t be able to tell the DB5 and DB6 apart, but the higher roofline, split bumpers and aerodynamic Kamm tail are dead giveaways.
But enough of this- why would you want one as a project?
Besides the fact this is an Aston Martin? This is a seriously appreciating Aston Martin! Get one into your garage for a bit of TLC and, even if you spend a fair amount, you will recoup all of your expenses when the time comes to part company with it.
Saving a DB Aston from the knackers yard is an act worthy of saintly status, and while parts can be tricky to source, the mechanics aren't overly complicated.
However, you shouldn’t buy this as an investment – you should save it for the ages and then enjoy driving around in style.
You won’t regret it.