Stunning British sports car sat gathering dust in a barn for decades is now up for sale for staggering price
A STUNNING British sports car which has gathered dust in a barn for decades has been put on the market for a staggering price.
Originally bought by a lady in London, the 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is now up for grabs with the iconic motor listed at £189,950.
The classic car is powered by the 4.0L twin-overhead camshaft (DOHC), in-line six-cylinder Aston Martin engine.
With just two owners and a mere 37,000 miles on the clock, this DB6 is a real find.
The iconic motor has been cherished since day one and is still in great condition, according to the listing on AutoTrader.
Regularly driven and meticulously cared for, it changed hands only once after her passing, when it was inherited by her son.
After that, it was tucked away in storage, barely touched.
The car’s ready to be snapped up as-is, whether you’re after a unique display piece, planning to restore it, or just looking to add a rare beauty to your collection.
AutoTrader have urged anyone who wants to buy the classic car to get in touch for more details.
Immediate delivery is also available for the DB6.
The Aston Martin DB6 rolled off the British carmaker’s factory floor in September 1965 and was in production until January 1971.
The “DB” designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
The DB6 succeeded the Aston Martin DB5 and featured improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor.
The DB6 is also a vintage motor famously adored by King Charles.
Charles, 74, owns a blue Aston which was gifted to him by the Queen on his 21st birthday.
Speaking to the BBC in 2021, the King admitted he was a petrolhead before climate change issues became a primary concern for him.
So in 2008, the sports car underwent an extraordinary eco conversion.
The King explained: “I hardly have a chance to drive it now but that now runs on waste products.
“Can you believe this, surplus English white wine and whey from the cheese process.”
The conversion means his Seychelles Blue 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Volante MkII convertible now runs on a biofuel called bioethanol.
But the environmentally-friendly conversion is not the only quirky modification the King has made to his Aston.
He’s also said to have stuck a fake red “eject” button on the dashboard to spook his passengers.
Charles lent the car to Prince William for his wedding day in 2011, when he whisked Kate Middleton off in it.
Other famous owners include Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Twiggy and Peter Sellers.
It comes after a stunning collection of vintage Ferraris discovered in a collapsed barn were auctioned off.
Meanwhile, petrolheads were left fuming after customised cars from Top Gear’s glory days were scrapped by BBC bosses.
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