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Aston Martin DB6

1965–1971

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  • Lowest price

    £36,043

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £179,000

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    £402,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Aston Martin DB6

Based on 5 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£186,100

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£207,140

+11%

5-Year Forecast

£214,420

+15%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Aston Martin DB6 remain on UK roads · 2024 Q4.

Licensed

203

Cars

SORN

40

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The DB6 median has fallen to £186,100, marking a steep 25 percent decline over the past year despite its classification as an appreciating classic. This downward pressure sits at odds with the model's historically strong collectibility credentials, signalling a near-term correction in the market.

Transaction volume remains sparse, with only four sales tracked in the past twelve months across a total dataset of five recorded sales. This thin liquidity means both buyers and sellers face material challenges in price discovery, and any individual sale can disproportionately influence reported valuations.

The DB6 maintains genuine collector credentials with a collectibility score of 8 and a production run of just 1,788 units, placing it firmly in the highly collectible tier. Its desirability registers as moderate rather than exceptional, which partly explains the recent valuation softness relative to rarer contemporary rivals.

The current SELL signal reflects medium confidence in near-term direction, shaped largely by insufficient transaction frequency to establish a robust trend. With no active listings currently visible in the tracked market, supply-side pressure appears minimal.

Three-year projections suggest a modest recovery to £207,140, representing an 11.3 percent gain from current levels. Over five years, the base case points toward £214,420, implying a 15.2 percent total appreciation, which aligns with historical expectations for a marque of this stature once market sentiment stabilises.

The outlook hinges on whether recent transaction weakness reflects temporary dealer inventory dynamics or a more structural shift in DB6 demand among collectors. Buyers willing to accept current pricing may find reasonable value, though the thin liquidity profile warrants patience in building positions.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£186,100
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed203
  • SORN'd (off-road)40
  • Total in DVLA records243
  • % of production13.6%
  • All Aston Martin DB6s244
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2024 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (100.0%)
  • Units built1,788
  • Still registered in the UK243 (13.6%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)1,545
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£1,500
  • Maintenance£2,400
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£6,300
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£193,849
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£36,043 – £402,500
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • £179,000

    the-market · 20 Jul 2026

  • £158,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Feb 2026

  • €193,200

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

  • €402,500

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

  • £36,043

    the-market · 19 Aug 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.