1970 Aston Martin DB6 MK2 Vantage

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• The subject of a comprehensively documented 2,000 hours Concours restoration completed by ROE in 2024.

• Finished in its original livery of 'Olive Green' with Natural Connolly 'pigskin' leather. 

• With photographic album showcasing the MK2 restoration by ROE, bound in the Natural leather. 

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History of the DB6 MK2 Vantage

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First registered on 9th November 1970 although the first owner was unknown. Mr Sanders purchased the MK2 from Swanley Motor-Company in 1976/77, he commented the dull paintwork and summarised it was possibly kept outside ungaraged at the seaside.  

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In 1979/1980 Mr Saunders instructed Aston Martin Works to carry out a bare metal re-spray to the original 'Olive Green' livery. Following on from this the car was then sold in 1980/1981 to Roland Duce a car dealer in Leicestershire. 

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Mrs Susans of Guildford, Surrey purchased the MK2 from Roland Duce in December 1983. Frank Reeder & Sons Ltd (performance and specialist cars) of Pewsey, Wiltshire purchased the MK2 in April 1984. The Aston was restored between March 1984 and March 1986 by Reeders and Marque specialists Goldsmith & Young. 

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The MK2 attended four Concours events winning the coveted Volz Trophy in 1987. It was evident that the Reeders restoration paid off as the MK2 went on to win 2nd and 3rd in three other outings. 

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The current owner wanted to add an Aston Martin to their car collection with the Aston Martin DB6 MK2 being a firm, and ideally the rare Vantage option. Following various options, in the Spring of 2022, ROE sourced and inspected the perfect car in preparation for the owner. At the point of purchase the MK2 livery was 'Canyon Pearl Red' with a tan leather interior. 

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Some initial recommissioning was carried out to enable out client to have some 'Summer fun' in the South of France before returning to begin the restoration journey. 

 

During the Winter of 2022 ROE was commissioned to restore the DB6 to a Concours standard. The exhaustive list of the works is fully documented within the car's history file as well as in the photographic album. 

 

Notable highlights include complete paint removal and repair of the original aluminium body shell and repainting to 'Olive', a full mechanical overhaul and rebuilding of the original Vantage engine to 4.2l specification. Re-trimming of the interior was completed with Connolly specifically producing the Vaumol 'pigskin' leather, complimented with Wilton wool carpets in Sandstorm as per factory.

A truly fabulous combination, cementing the statement 'Colours Make Cars'. 

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Following almost 2,000 hours of work, this DB6 MK2 Vantage now has a new lease of life ready to be driven on the open roads. In Summer 2024, the MK2 successfully drove up to the Yorkshire Dales, where ROE represented the car, winning a rosette amongst some very high-quality cars at the annual Yorkshire Elegance Concours. 

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Richards of England is offering this fabulous Aston Martin DB5 MK2 Vantage for sale. 

 

£485,000