Aston Martin DB6

The Aston Martin DB6 succeeded the legendary DB5 in 1965, refining the grand touring formula with significant engineering updates. It featured a 3.5-inch longer wheelbase for more rear passenger room and improved high-speed stability, thanks to its distinctive Kamm tail rear spoiler. While it shared the 4.0-liter, twin-cam inline-6 with its predecessor, the DB6 represented a move towards a more practical and comfortable GT car, wrapping up the era of Touring's Superleggera tube-frame construction for Aston Martin.

Collectors appreciate the DB6 as a more usable and often more affordable alternative to the DB5. While it doesn't have the same James Bond movie fame, it's mechanically similar and offers a better driving experience for long distances. Desirability is highest for the high-performance Vantage models and the very rare Volante convertibles, with original 5-speed manual cars commanding a premium over the 3-speed automatics.

The market for the DB6 is stable, sitting below the sky-high values of the DB5. It's seen as a solid blue-chip classic. Average prices hover just under $200,000, but condition, specification, and history can cause that to swing dramatically. Well-documented cars with original engines and desirable options like the manual gearbox and Vantage specification will always bring top dollar.

Based on recent sales, prices range from approximately $92,400 to $281,000, with an average transaction of around $190,580.