MODEL HISTORY

The DB6 was the ultimate development of a bloodline that began in 1958 with the DB4 and which, for many enthusiasts, still defines the classic Aston Martin. Although it retained the basic Touring styling of the DB4 and DB5, the DB6 featured an extended wheelbase and a higher roofline in order to provide more room in the rear.

It also introduced a redesigned rear end, with a Kamm-style 'cut off' and a spoiler that reduced lift and gave the DB6 a link to Aston Martin's Project 215 racer.

The Tadek Marek-designed 3995cc straight-six engine was carried over from the DB5, in either triple-SU specification or as the triple-Weber Vantage. A Powr-Lok limited-slip differential, chrome wire wheels and automatic transmission were offered as no-cost options.

Beneath the skin, there was rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension, with a live rear axle and Watt linkage. Girling disc brakes were fitted all round, and a five-speed manual gearbox was standard fitment.

The DB6 was launched at the 1965 London Motor Show and was offered in both coupe and open-top Volante forms. At just under £5000, it was more expensive than the DB5, but Motor began its road test of a Vantage model by stating that it was 'superior in every way' to its predecessor. The magazine recorded a 0-60mph time of 6.1 seconds - Autocar managed 6.5 seconds during its own test - and 100mph came up in only 15 seconds. The maximum speed Motor could achieve was 147mph, slightly short of the figure that Aston Martin claimed.

A Mk2 version was introduced in 1969 - with wider wheels and optional fuel injection - and the model remained in production until late the following year before finally being discontinued.

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