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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 Aston Martin DB6 market is signalling a pullback after a sharp downturn. The median price has fallen to £186,100, representing a 25 percent decline over the past twelve months, though the underlying classification remains "appreciating classic" and the collectibility score sits at a robust 8 out of 10.

Transaction volume in this segment is notably sparse. Only four sales have been tracked in the past year across a total sample of five, reflecting the thin liquidity that characterizes the DB6 market. The absence of active listings currently on the market underscores how rarely these cars come to auction or dealer inventory.

The DB6's standing as a highly collectible car rests on its production run of 1,788 units and its status as one of the marque's most iconic models. Moderate desirability and thin liquidity mean that pricing can be volatile and dependent on individual car provenance, condition, and specification—factors that may explain the wide variance in recent transactions.

The near-term outlook suggests modest recovery. Base projections indicate a potential rise to £207,140 within three years and £214,420 within five years, representing gains of 11.3 percent and 15.2 percent respectively. This modest appreciation assumes stabilization of buyer interest and broader market conditions remain supportive of classic British sports cars.

Current market conditions favour patience over urgency. The sell signal reflects recent weakness and thin transaction flow, but the car's strong collectibility fundamentals and low production volume suggest recovery is plausible once supply and demand dynamics re-establish. Buyers and sellers should expect volatility in the near term given the sample size and liquidity constraints.

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 Months4
  • Sell-Through80%

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.