Aston Martin DB6 Mark II Volante

• 1 of only 38 DB6 Mk2 Volantes ever produced – the rarest open-top DB model
• Finished in its original factory colour scheme – Midnight Blue over Tan Connolly hide
• Extensively restored – presented in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition
• Factory specification includes power steering, electric windows, and power-operated hood
• Continuous, well-documented ownership history
• Highly collectable model famously owned by King Charles III
• Significant recent maintenance and restoration work from leading Aston Martin specialists
• A true post-war British icon, representing the final evolution of the legendary DB line

An exceptionally rare and beautifully presented example of Aston Martin’s final and most evolved open-top GT of the David Brown era, this 1970 DB6 Mark 2 Volante is one of only 38 cars ever produced, marking it out as one of the rarest and most desirable post-war Aston Martins in existence.

Finished in its original Midnight Blue over Tan Connolly hide, this example remains faithful to its factory specification—a timeless and elegant colour combination that highlights the car’s refined character. It has benefitted from extensive restoration, with attention to both mechanical and cosmetic detail, and is offered in superb condition throughout.

Factory-fitted with power steering, electric windows, and a power-operated convertible hood, this DB6 Volante combines the charm of hand-built British craftsmanship with practical grand touring usability. Its luxurious interior—featuring deep-pile carpets, fine Connolly leather, and space for four occupants—exemplifies the peak of Aston Martin’s pre-modern era comfort.

The Mark 2 Volante is particularly significant as the final open-top evolution of the celebrated DB4/DB5/DB6 line. Distinguished by its flared wheel arches and wider wheels borrowed from the DBS, the Mk2 was also the first Volante to come with power-assisted steering as standard. It represented Aston Martin’s push to modernise while retaining the hand-built elegance and proportions that made its predecessors icons.

Of the 248 DB6 Mk2 saloons produced, just 38 were Volantes, making this the rarest iteration of an already limited model run. This is a car reserved for the most discerning collectors—indeed, a DB6 Mk2 Volante famously belonged to King Charles III, who received one for his 21st birthday and has retained it for over five decades, further underscoring the model’s exclusivity and prestige.

Originally delivered in April 1970 to E. Christian & Co Ltd of London SE1 and first registered as ‘17 HRH’, this example enjoys known, continuous provenance and a documented ownership trail. By the 1980s, the car was in the care of notable London dealers and collectors, with maintenance history from highly regarded marque specialists including Ian Mason, Goldsmith & Young, Gipimotor, and Carrosserie Piemontaise—the latter two responsible for over €31,000 of documented work in the 2000s alone.

Today, it stands as a rare opportunity to acquire one of Aston Martin’s most coveted and collectible grand tourers, combining a stunning specification, extensive restoration, outstanding provenance, and the timeless appeal of open-air motoring. This is not merely a car—it is a cornerstone piece of Aston Martin history, tailored for the connoisseur.

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