Chassis Number: DB6/3348/R
Engine Number: 400/3433
UK Registration Number: VGX 820
Date of first reg: 1st February 1968
Exterior colour: Silver Blue Metallic
Hood:
Interior colour: Black Leather
Current Odometer reading: 00,906
Mileage Warranty:
Steering: Right
Transmission: Manual
Options: 5-Speed ZF Gear Box, Power Assisted Steering.,Heated Rear Screen, Stainless Steel Bumpers, Webasto Sun Roof.
To arrange a visit please email sales@allastonmartin.com or to discuss, call Tim Foster on 07771 847290 or Philip Jones on 01737 244567.
Introduction
One cannot overstate the history accumulated and recorded over the current owner’s 48 year stewardship of the car – it is a catalogue of personal notes, of course invoices but principally of a passionate relationship with a much-loved classic.
There are notes from the owner to a repair garage when a minor problem with the Aston threatened its use as a wedding car for his daughter. And twice the car was hired out for events and there is a hand written note from Aston Specialist Andy Chapman congratulating the owner when he had owned the car for 32 years – what should we say about nearly 48 years.
Resplendent in what is described as Helios Blue Metallic, she looks the part with the refurbished Webasto roof adding to the driving pleasure and with the recent work from ASD, she is not one to be missed.
Background
Background:
After rejecting proposals for a replacement for the DB5 from Touring of Milan, the decision was made by Aston Martin to focus on their own development car, registered, 4 YMC. Testing it in a wind tunnel for the first time in February 1965, showed the need for work to counteract the test car’s rear end lift. So, the final development phases saw a DB5 chassis, suitably lengthened and titled MP219, with a rear spoiler and abbreviated Kamm tail that Aston Martin had previously incorporated in sports racers.
The decision was made to progress MP 219 as the Aston Martin DB6 although its de Dion rear axle was replaced with a live axle on cost grounds. So, the new car, announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965, had a wheelbase extended by 3.75 inches with the extra inserted just ahead of the rear wheel arches and this allowed the roofline to be raised by an inch, while a further two inches of headroom was gained by reworking the seat squabs. Reducing the length of the trailing arms on the rear suspension, gave more elbow room at the back.
The seat shapes were changed to give greater shoulder and lumbar support while the dashboard changed only with the size and layout of individual dials. Externally, however, horizontally slatted grille beneath the number plate allowed better air flow to the oil cooler and visual symmetry of the new arrangement was maintained with a split bumper at the front that was mirrored at the rear of the car. Mechanically, the car was very similar to the Aston Martin DB5 with 3 SU carburettors fitted as standard. There were a number of items that a customer could specify at no extra cost – a Powr-Lok limited slip differential and chrome wire wheels. An electric aerial was fitted as standard, although the radio, which would be a customer choice, was considered an extra and was charged accordingly.
Summary
One cannot overstate the history accumulated and recorded over the current owner’s stewardship of the car – it is a catalogue of personal notes, of course invoices but principally of a passionate relationship with a much-loved classic.
There are notes from the owner to a repair garage when a minor problem with the Aston threatened its use as a wedding car for his daughter. And twice the car was hired out for events and there is a hand written note from Aston Specialist Andy Chapman congratulating the owner when he had owned the car for 32 years – what should we say about nearly 48 years.
Resplendent in what is described as Helios Blue Metallic, she looks the part with the refurbished Webasto roof adding to the driving pleasure and with the recent work from ASD, she is not one to be missed.
Vehicle History
The dictionary offers an interesting definition of provenance – “a record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality. And the same has always applied to the classic car market so when you find a car like 3348/R that has been in the same ownership for nearly 50 years, you hope that the story is complete and, thanks to a copy of the original folding log book, we know the whole story!
The first owner is recorded as Rowse Muir Publications of Charlotte Street, London, A little research shows that the company was a joint venture – David Rowse’s idea backed by Dickie Muir’s money - they were successful, but ultimately the two men, bon viveurs both, went their own ways. Muir, immensely affable, also owned the Chelsea restaurant La Popote and the first change of keeper to Richard Temple Muir, is stamped as occurring on 8th February 1969.
On 9th March 1971, the car was transferred to Wickham Securities of London SW3 – it is interesting that “Usual Signature on the log book for Wickham Securities is from the same Dickie Muir whose home address is noted as Wickham Place in Wickham Bishop! Wickham Securities remains an active company with two Directors with the surname Muir! The car only remained there for 18 months before she went to Witham in Essex to a Jeremy Spalding the following year.
The final entry into that document is a fascinating company – Conference and Exhibition Wardrobe Chambers of Queen Victoria Street London EC4. But to bring that ownership record right up to date, there is the Used Car Invoice when the current owner acquired this lovely DB6 in November 1977 from ISIS Garage in Hayes, Middlesex.
With around 65,000 miles on the clock, it was a very usable classic and suited the owner, an Aston Martin enthusiast, and a member of the Aston Martin Owners Club (AMOC). It was never bought as a main means of transport just for the joy of ownership but even then, it was a costly hobby and it was clear that the Aston was in need of some money spending on it that was beyond the owner’s immediate finances so in January 1981, he took it off the road. For the completeness of the history of the car, he asked contemporary neighbours for written confirmation that the car was laid up – those letters from part of what is a huge history file.
In November 1982, he contracted with a dealer to attend to the mechanical work that was needed – they did not do a very good job and the car was returned in December 1983 with its condition nowhere near satisfactory.
However, since that time, the owner’s enthusiasm is reflected in both regular maintenance and two major refurbishments, the most recent with Aston Specialists ASD Workshops of Dorset in 2022/23 reflecting a cumulative cost of £ 47,000 +.
14.11.78 80,238
21.10.83 94,635
10.10.86 96,489
25.09.87 97,308
17.09.88 98,102
08.12.89 98,556
15.12.90 99,062
21.01.93 99,725
12.01.94 00,613
24.01.95 01,423
04.01.96 01,954
25.02.97 02,420
26.02.98 02,645
09.03.99 02,655
03.03.00 03,481
01.08.01 03,910
31.07.02 04,296
09.09.03 04,451
23.09.04 04,590
14.09.05 04,662
18.10.06 04,803
15.10.07 04,903
15.12.08 04,938
15.12.09 05,037
06.12.10 05,211
12.12.11 05,374
17.12.12 05,416
24.02.14 05,455
11.12.15 05,763
10.11.16 06,035
28.11.17 06,280
16.01.19 06,509
18.11.77- Mileage: 70,000- Service Agent: D&H Motors
Service with oils and filter changes, new cam cover gasket, exhaust gasket, brakes pads, anti-freeze etc.
14.12.77- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Fog lamp
19.12.77- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Lens and rim
01.02.78- Mileage: 72,500- Service Agent:
Points, filter, oil, labour – service
06.07.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: PJ Langford
Parts only: Stainless steel front exhaust pipes
12.07.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Ashtray
28.07.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: HWM
Parts only: PAS pump
07.12.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Motor Wheel Service
2x wheels and fitting
01.08.79- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Russell Webb Ltd
Parts only: Valve stems, oil filter, front oil seal, timing cover gasket, decoke set, rubbing strips, exhaust valves, SU kits, hoses, slips, nuts, air filter, points, and plugs
29.09.79- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: D & H Motors
Fit rear exhaust bracket, fit and wire horns, wire fog lamps cure steering leak, fit number plates, fit insignia, remove sidelights, derust and refit
11.10.79- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: JP Exhausts
Stainless steel exhaust system
08.04.80- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Car Hood
S/fit black sun roof
10.06.80- Mileage: 87,000- Service Agent: D&H Motors
Carry out short service and change brake pads
11.12.80- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: D&H Motors
Remove alternator, strip and overhaul, fit two PAS belts
31.01.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: D&H Motors
Service, check PAS and re-align steering
23.04.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Tempo Instrumentation
Parts only: Clock
08.03.84- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Central Auto Repairs
Fit nearside front jacking point, fit new offside and nearside rear jacking points, fit new front and rear stone guards, waxoyl box sections
02.12.84- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: HWM
Press rear hubs from drive shafts
26.03.85- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Russell Webb Ltd
33 hours labour and parts – rear discs, antifreeze, bleed screw, bearings, springs, seals, pistons, pads, shim and spring
12.11.85- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Promech Services
Parts only: Servo kit incl brackets and screws
21.11.85- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Mendas
Dismantle old and fit new brake servos and bleed brakes
10.10.86- Mileage: 96,489- Service Agent: Richardson Motors
Remove gearbox and clutch fit clutch supplies and rebuild, bleed brakes, change oil & filter, fit new plugs and points, adjust timing chain, fit new stop light and MOT
08.11.86- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hi-Way Hi-Fi Ltd
Bosch Autoflex
16.01.87- Mileage: 96,876- Service Agent: Richardson Motors
Rectify distributor drive and timing chain noise, carry out compression test and tappet clearances. Replace timing chains and set valve timing. Carry out engine tune, carbs cleaned and float levels set. Plugs cleaned, new points fitted, dwell and timing set. New thermostat and gasket fitted. All hubs greased, tighten all trailing arms, strap fitted to exhaust
07.05.87- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: lamps, badges, fittings
12.05.87- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marcos Sales
Deposit for restoration project. Repaint and refit, chrome work, screen/door rubbers, bottom joints, battery. Screen filler strips, , wipers, 5 tyres, blast and re-coat wheels. MOT
01/10/87- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marcos Sales
Mechanical repairs, supply and fit tyres, steering overhaul, water pump, bleed brakes etc.
13.01.88- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Pads, gaiter, rubber
25.02.88- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Gower & Lee
Remove and overhaul carburettors, clean and paint offside of engine and air box, refit carburettors, clean and adjust plugs and points, check and adjust ignition timing, retune engine.
15.06.88- Mileage: 97,845- Service Agent: GP Auto Developments
Remove alternator, drain PAS fluid and remove pump and bracket. Fit s/h pump with new pulley refit all – top up PAS fluid. Remove wheels, adjust handbrake, check axle, grease rear hub bearings and splines, check front hubs, adjust top kingpins and hub bearings. Replace brake pads and grease kingpins, steering and track rod ends. Change oil & filter, top up radiator
27.10.88- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hi-Way Hi-Fi
Parts only Kenwood KER 626
08.12.88- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marcos Sales
Cover gear lever and tray in black leather
08.12.89- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Classic Automobile Repair Services Ltd
Rear brake flexi hose and brake pipes, oil and filter change and new plugs. Head gasket and top gaskets – new valves, valve guides and valve seats and axle overhaul
01.11.90- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Peter Casher
Check out n/s front window fault, switch problem
30.10.90- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Wiper Blade
09.12.91- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Ian Mason
Parts only@ 2 x gaiters
18.04.91- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Motor Wheel Service
2 x tubes, 2 x centre lock, 2 x fitting and balancing
21.09.92- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Motor Wheel Service
Parts only: 2 x chrome centre lock
13.04.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Workshop
Parts only: Door top seal
23.01.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Horse Power
Fit new steering gaiter
11.04.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Left hand pillar assembly
23.04.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: DC Heath
Repair and paintwork on o/s/f wing, o/s door, n/s door boot lid and top of front panel
04.09.97- Mileage: 02,540- Service Agent: Ian Mason
Ian Mason
11.04.00- Mileage: 03,481- Service Agent: Ian Mason
Gain access to prop shaft and replace with an exchange unit, replace defective horn relay and fuse, replace track rod end, and set steering track, grease chassis and suspension, check levels, road test and MOT
10.09.03- Mileage: 04,450- Service Agent: Enginuity
Change oil and filter, strip down o/s/r axle and half shaft re-shim and fit wheel bearing. Strip and re-shim steering rack, dry off oil and send for MOT re-test. Fabricate new exhaust mounts, refit and align exhaust in a raised position
23.09.04- Mileage: 04,590- Service Agent: Enginuity
MOT
14.10.05- Mileage: 04,662- Service Agent: Enginuity
Deglaze all brake discs, remove o/s/r hub assembly and replace inner and outer oil seals and adjust steering rack
22.11.07- Mileage: 04,905- Service Agent: Enginuity
Remove electric window motors and send for reconditioning – refit, adjust and repair mechanism as necessary and replace corroded wiring.. Repair o/s door trim and refit all trims. MOT
15.12.08- Mileage: 04,938- Service Agent: Enginuity
Carry out full engine tune – new points, plugs and condenser. MOT
27.04.09- Mileage: 04, 955- Service Agent: Enginuity
Replace points and condenser with electronic ignition system, fabricate silicone HT leads and fit to car, replace spark plugs and re-set carbs
10.12.10- Mileage: 05,211- Service Agent: Enginuity
Conduct compression test, reset mixture and carbs for best result
25.03.11- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: East Kent Trim Supplies
Parts only: Windscreen chrome insert x 4
23.06.11- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: MWS International
4x stainless steel wheels, 4 x 205/70VR15 tyres, fit balance
23.06.11- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin Parts
Parts only: Rawlnuts and screes
12.12.11- Mileage: 05,374- Service Agent: Enginuity
Lubricate choke mechanism and MOT
12.12.12- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: HWM
Parts only: front shock absorber set, handbrake pad kit
17.12.12- Mileage: 05,413- Service Agent: Enginuity
Strip front suspension and fit two new shock absorbers, replace front brake discs and reface pads, unseize handbrake and cables and grease. Replace handbrake pads and deglaze discs. Refresh coolant levels
03.09.13- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Sheen Tyres & Exhausts
Parts only: Battery
28.02.14- Mileage: 05,455- Service Agent: Enginuity
MOT. Repair/replace o/s window motor wiring, replace no 2 spark plug
05.03.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Classic Astons
Parts only: Fluid reservoir indicator
07.12.15- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Enginuity
Remove all brightwork bumpers etc. Remove both doors and strip out windows. Cut off outer door skins, cut out corrosion in frames and fabricate new sections, fit new door skins and trim to fit original gaps. Shot blast all corroded areas of body and repair the rest filling small dents. Replace roof lining before replacing windows, cut out front section and fabricate new frame for radiator. Cut out n/s/f lower panel and fabricate and weld in replacement. Repair/replace sill sections and prepare and paint car
17.12.15- Mileage: 05,763- Service Agent: Enginuity
Large service, replace brake caliper pistons with stainless steel replacements, bleed brakes. Remove instruments and replace back lights with LED units. Replace rear silencer mountings, replace water pump. Flat and polish car
21.06.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Enginuity
Payment of insurance excess
31.10.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: JMB Services
Parts only: Heater knob
10.11.16- Mileage: 06,035- Service Agent: Enginuity
MOT
25.11.17- Mileage: 06,280- Service Agent: Enginuity
Replace gearbox rubber mountings, o/s/f suspension, refurbish upper ball joint, replace steering rack ball. Clean washer jets, deglaze rear brake discs, reset o/s headlight, lubricate seat runners
10.08.18- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Enginuity
Remove carburettors, replace both engine mounts, replace carbs and replace PAS belt
16.01.19- Mileage: 06,509- Service Agent: Enginuity
Repair wiring to fuse boxes, check levels, tyre pressures etc.
18.08.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: ASD Workshops Ltd
Parts for engine rebuild
18.10.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: ASD Workshops Ltd
Strip engine to its constituent parts, the currently standard crankshaft to be ground to -0.010 most parts – cylinder liners, pistons, rods etc to be retained but new piston rings to be fitted. All engine parts degreased, shot blasted and cleaned ready for re-assembly. Deliver head to be machined and converted to lead free. Carburettors stripped and sonic cleaned and rebuilt with new gaskets. Steering rack and pump cleaned/degreased and sent to specialist for refurbish
09.12.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: ASD Workshops Ltd
Check liner housings, 5 out of 6 need replacing - advise fit 6, fit sleeves and machine out to suit liners. Regrind crankshaft on mains and big ends
31.01.23- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: ASD Workshops Ltd
Rebuild engine, painting parts, fitting all ancillaries. Clutch parts refaced, weld exhaust manifold and machine head. Cam covers repainted. Refit steering rack, replace steering hydraulic pipes, underseal rear chassis. Front suspension stripped and rebuilt after cleaning and painting as necessary. Rear brake discs replaced and rear calipers refurbished. Replaced rear differential pinion oil seal and cover gasket. Paint differential cover and replace gearbox output seal. Clean up and paint PAS reservoir, coolant header tank, engine mounts, air box and other parts
05.05.23- Mileage: 07,280- Service Agent: ASD Workshops Ltd
Remove engine from stand, reface clutch and cover, fitted dowels to the flywheel. Fit clutch and cover, blast thermostat housing and replace thermostat. Refit engine and gearbox back in car and refit interior trim. Fit radiator, carbs and all ancillaries, replace oil temperature gauge with a reconditioned unit. Fit refurbished calipers and rear pads. Fit airbox and new fuel pump. Check power steering, fix leak. Sent brake and cutch master cylinders for refurbishment. Replace o/s outrigger and jogging point.and underseal
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