Back in 1969 the DB6 Mark 2 could be had with a state-of-the-art fuel injected engine. Few survive today as they were not easy to work on and works replaced the AE Brico system with more mundane SU or Weber carbs. Now a DB6 mark 2 has been photographed still with it’s original fuel injection intact.
In addition to Harold Radford, another independent coachbuilder also offered a shooting brake conversion for the DB6. FLM (Panelcraft) Ltd were based in the Kings Cross area of London and were experienced at converting saloons to both estate and convertible spec. The car illustrated here was commissioned by the racing driver, Innes Ireland as his daily driver and as of November 2013, was on sale by Aston Martin Works. It is finished in its original, extremely attractive colour scheme of Pearl Grey Metallic, complemented beautifully by the sumptuous deep Red Connolly Hide interior with matching Wilton carpets.
Many new pictures have been added to the page featuring the rare short chassis Volante today. Only 37 were built during 1965-1966 and the very best example is strongly featured. This car achieved 2nd place in the Aston Martin Centenary class during Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegence in August 2013.
Its taken me a while but my video of the 2013 Bonhams Aston Martin Auction has now been uploaded to YouTube. Quite a selection of featured cars including the 2010 Aston Martin LMP1, the 2012 Vantage GTE and the famous Bertone Jet
