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Aston Martin DB6

1965–1971

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  • Lowest price

    £36,043

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £162,500

    Since 2020 · n=18

  • Highest price

    £402,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    18

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 18 lots

Aston Martin DB6

Based on 18 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£179,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-3.4%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.4%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£199,237

+11%

5-Year Forecast

£206,239

+15%

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Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

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).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1967

    −£9,644-6%

    15 with · 7 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The DB6 median has settled at £179,000, down 3.4% over the past year, but current market signals suggest this represents a floor rather than continued decline. The classification as an appreciating classic combined with a high-confidence "Bottomed Out" status indicates the model has likely found its equilibrium after recent weakness.

With just five tracked sales over the past 12 months against 18 total in the database, liquidity remains thin and prices can swing on individual transactions. Buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and limited comparative data for any single example, though this thinness also means less price discovery pressure once momentum shifts.

Production ran to 1,788 units across the model's run, a figure that ensures reasonable availability while maintaining exclusivity within the broader classic market. The model carries a collectibility score of 8 out of 10, reflecting its status as one of Aston Martin's most iconic designs, though moderate overall desirability suggests some examples trade more readily than others depending on specification and condition.

Base-case projections see the DB6 appreciating to around £199,000 within three years and £206,000 within five, representing gains of 11.3% and 15.2% respectively. These modest but steady increments assume stable economic conditions and reflect the model's role as a mature collector car rather than a speculative asset.

The absence of current active listings aligns with the thin liquidity picture, meaning buyers actively seeking a DB6 will likely need to pursue private channels or wait for auction calendars. This structural illiquidity, paired with evidence of recent capitulation in pricing, has historically preceded stable recovery phases for well-established marques in this tier.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£179,000
  • Annual appr. rate-3.4%/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 tracked22
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared22 (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)£1,450
  • Maintenance£2,400
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£6,250
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-Through28%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£165,652
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£36,043 – £402,500
  • Total Sales Tracked18

Recent sales

Showing latest 18
  • £151,000

    the-market · 30 Sept 2026

  • £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

  • £155,000

    the-market · 4 Jan 2024

  • £119,240

    the-market · 9 Nov 2023

  • £123,000

    the-market · 4 Jul 2023

  • £149,500

    the-market · 26 Jun 2023

Common questions

What is a Aston Martin DB6 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £179,000, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £36,043 to £402,500.

Is the Aston Martin DB6 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -3.4%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Aston Martin DB6s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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