MODEL HISTORY
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 its DB5 predecessor, and although it retained that car's basic Touring outline, it 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. Touring's Superleggera method of construction was dropped, but the revised structure was considerably more rigid while being only 17lb heavier than on the DB5.
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 and chrome wire wheels 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 - there was also the option of a three-speed Borg Warner auto.
Motor magazine opened its road test by stating that the DB6 was 'superior in every way' to its predecessor. It posted a 0-60mph sprint in 6.1 seconds and 100mph came up in only 15 seconds, while its top speed was recorded as being 147mph.
Development of the next-generation William Towns-designed DBS continued in the background and the new model was introduced in 1967 - but that didn't spell the end for the DB6. 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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