Footnotes

• 'DB6/3195/R' represents the DB6 in its ultimate specification, boasting the ZF five-speed manual gearbox, optional power steering and the final 'VC' version of the 4.0-litre, 325bhp Vantage engine. Supplied new in January 1968 to a Mr E F Sandercock, of Messrs R Dingle & Sons, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, the Aston was acquired in January 1970 by Dr James Preston, of Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire who was a well-known Medical Officer of Health in the Midlands. He loved cars and motor sport and competed, not only in driving tests and production car trials, but also sprints and hill climbs in the UK and various rallies, including the Alpine, Rallye Soleil Cannes and even the Monte Carlo in the late 1950s.
  
  He purchased the Aston in January 1970 and enjoyed driving it until his death in October 1979. Since then the car has been locked away (hence the low mileage of 32,015) in the garage at the family home. Dr Preston's widow (also an MOH) remained in the family home until her death last year at the age of 94. The car was left untouched for virtually 30 years because it was inaccessible. Finally, it was unearthed from behind considerable clutter after the garage doors had been removed to gain access.
  
  A copy of the original logbook is on file together with copies of the original factory build sheet and warranty, two expired MoTs from the 1970s, Swansea V5 document and a Chapman Spooner invoice dated September 1980, which is possibly the last occasion it was started. Additional optional equipment listed on the build sheet includes chromed road wheels, 3-ear hubcaps, heated rear screen, power aerial, and lap/diagonal safety belts. Also included in the sale are an original workshop manual, original instruction book, Weber carburettor catalogue/manual (reprint), Aston Martin fire extinguisher, and the badge bar (without badges, which are being retained by the family). Sold strictly as viewed, this 'barn find' example represents a chance-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a highly original and unmolested, low-mileage DB6 Vantage offered from long-term, single-family ownership and ripe for sympathetic restoration.

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• Photographs of the underside of the car have been taken and are available to view at the documents desk.

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Category: Motoring / Motor Cars

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