A VINTAGE Aston Martin from the 1960s has sold for an eyewatering price at auction.
The James Bond-esque vehicle was bought for over £200,000 as bidders raced to get their hands on the classic motor.
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The 1966 DB6 Mk1 Vantage was originally painted in silver, but was later refinished in a glamorous slate grey.
It has a 325bhp engine, which can propel the car to 150mph, and chic leather seats.
The James Bond-esque motor has covered fewer than 5000 since 1991 and was fully restored between 2008 and 2010.
Overall, the car has only covered 68,733 since it was first put together.
The car’s sellers – Iconic Auctioneers – expected the vehicle to fetch a huge price when it went on sale, thanks to its stylish appearance.
When the car eventually did go on sale on August 23, it sold for a staggering £216,000.
Ahead of the sale, its listing read: “While this attractive Aston would make an impressive addition to any collection and would surely be welcome at prestigious classic car events anywhere, we can’t help feeling that its best years are still ahead.
“Make no mistake, these are now rare cars.
“The factory only produced 268 Mk1 DB6 Saloons to a Vantage specification and very few of these were fitted with the manual 5-speed gearbox – the ultimate incarnation.
“This is a great opportunity to own a classic Aston which is totally usable and a delight to drive.”
The car was given a full service by Hilton and Moss in July 2023, when it was fitted with new rear seals, new hubs, an electric window refurbishment and new tires.
In February 2025, the car was given a second service by Farringtons of Knutsford with the wheel arches and underbody being ice blasted.
The news comes after an iconic Range Rover sold for £175,000.
The late Queen Elizabeth II’s personal 2006 Land Rover was the subject of a bitter bidding war between two buyers – one from the Caribbean and the other from Japan.
Eventually, the Caribbean buyer was successful – paying £156,000 before auction fees.
The car has a silver dog badge on its bonnet and has covered 119,938 miles whilst in the Queen’s service.
Initially, the 4.2-litre L322 had been tipped to fetch £70,000.
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