According to a copy of the original factory build record and the original old style folding log book, this particular car was supplied new to the first owner, Mr Harry Reynolds of West London. The extensive history file suggests the second owner bought the car in the first quarter of 1977 confirmed by the substantial contribution to that history by service and repair invoices from Aston specialist Ian Mason of Kensington, London.
The same service agent continued to maintain the car up to June 1994 when acquired by the third owner the car. Service responsibility then moved to Four Ashes Garages Ltd continued to add to an already comprehensive history and undertook chassis restoration and other repairs.
In December 2005, the car was acquired by the current owner through the brokerage services of Byron International. A true enthusiast, the current owner has continued the good work of previous owners but has also carried out a programme of enhancements.
First was the change from automatic transmission and its replacement with a Mark 2 5 speed manual gearbox. Mark 2 enhancements continue with a total retrim and the fitting of the more comfortable seats of the later model. The wheels were replaced with the Mark 2 versions and the hood renewed. The transition completed by a bare metal respray conducted by a local paint shop with the detail completed by Spraytec.
The effect is to present a car in the best possible condition with all of the best attributes of a Mark 2 but clothed in the sleeker body lines of the original DB6 Volante.
The DB 6 Volante remains one of the most sought after Aston Martin models in the market. Whether it is its Royal association, its rarity or its style, the appeal endures.
The same service agent continued to maintain the car up to June 1994 when acquired by the third owner the car. Service responsibility then moved to Four Ashes Garages Ltd continued to add to an already comprehensive history and undertook chassis restoration and other repairs.
In December 2005, the car was acquired by the current owner through the brokerage services of Byron International. A true enthusiast, the current owner has continued the good work of previous owners but has also carried out a programme of enhancements.
First was the change from automatic transmission and its replacement with a Mark 2 5 speed manual gearbox. Mark 2 enhancements continue with a total retrim and the fitting of the more comfortable seats of the later model. The wheels were replaced with the Mark 2 versions and the hood renewed. The transition completed by a bare metal respray conducted by a local paint shop with the detail completed by Spraytec.
The effect is to present a car in the best possible condition with all of the best attributes of a Mark 2 but clothed in the sleeker body lines of the original DB6 Volante.
The DB 6 Volante remains one of the most sought after Aston Martin models in the market. Whether it is its Royal association, its rarity or its style, the appeal endures.