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Click here to subscribeJames Bond: Skyfall (2012), British Quad Teaser poster, October, Imax style, double-sided, rolled, 40 x 30 inches. (1) From 2000-2020, the vendor's late husband worked for a company that printed film posters. Their main clients were Buena Vista, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Bros., and other small independent film companies.
James Bond: Skyfall (2012) US One Sheet, Teaser, October, double-sided, rolled, 27 x 40 inches. (1)tFrom 2000-2020, the vendor's late husband worked for a company that printed film posters. Their main clients were Buena Vista, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Bros., and other small independent film companies.
James Bond: Skyfall (2012), British Quad Teaser poster, October, double-sided, rolled, 40 x 30 inches. (1)From 2000-2020, the vendor's late husband worked for a company that printed film posters. Their main clients were Buena Vista, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Bros., and other small independent film companies.
Twenty US One Sheet film posters - includes: James Bond: Sky Fall, Sorority Boys, Bubble Boy, Princess Diaries, Big Trouble (Red), Big Trouble (Blue), Signs, Blade Runner 2049 (X2 Group/ Ryan Gosling), Dragonfly, Atlantis (x2 designs), The Rookie, In The Bedroom, Return to Neverland, Sweet Home Alabama, Monsters Inc., The Others, K-Pax, Pearl Harbour, all rolled, 27 x 41 inches. (20)From 2000-2020, the vendor's late husband worked for a company that printed film posters. Their main clients were Buena Vista, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Bros., and other small independent film companies.
PETER HVIDT & ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN FOR FRANCE & DAVERKOSEN: A TEAK 'FD147' MODEL EASY ARMCHAIR, with a woven rattan cane back, curved armrests and swollen supports, with button label, 66.5cm wide x 67cm deep x 87cm high, seat 38.5cm highProvenance: The estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024).Note: Designed in 1956, this was the most successful and elegant of all the Hvidt & Mølgaard designs, as witnessed by its appearance in the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. NO’, and in the American television period drama, ‘Mad Men’ (set in a 1960s New York advertising agency), where the chair was featured in lead character Don Draper’s office.
John McClusky (1923 – 2006)“Bolsena”, signed with initials and dated ’93, pen, ink and watercolour, 21cm x 28.5cm; and one further – “Elounda – Crete – Easter”, signed with initials and dated ’79, pen, ink and watercolour, 18cm x 26cm (2).*John McClusky, drew the James Bond comic strip for the Daily Express c. 1950’s/1960’s
Airfix HO-OO Scale Gun Emplacement Assault Set No.51650-7, Series 6 Gun Emplacement No.06704 & Coastal Defence Fort No.06706, Scale 1:24 James Bond Autogyro No.04401 and other model kits (qty)The items in this auction are located offsite and as such, we have limited access to provide postage quotes. Therefore, we are only able to offer a discretionary post and packing service on small, singular items. Due to the fragility of lots in this auction, we would strongly advise using a professional packing service in most instances.
A Hasbro Action Man 'The Spy Who Loved Me' James Bond action figure, limited edition no.AI 718, in box; together with two other Habro Action Man figures, comprising: 'You Only Live Twice' James Bond figure, limited edition no.AB 656, in box; and a 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition Action Soldier figure, in box. (3)
Matchbox - Corgi - Dinky - Lone Star - A group of unboxed vehicles including Lamborghini Miura # 33, Dodge Dart Phoenix, Morris Mini Cooper # 249, James Bond Aston Martin # 270 and others. Also a Matchbox Superfast Double Track Race Set # SF-5. The items show signs of age and use, some have damage / parts missing, appear Fair overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba-2]
Eaglemoss James Bond - GE Fabbri - 12 1/43 scale Eaglemoss James Bond diecast cars in perspex cases with 7 magazines issues. Includes Aston Martin DB5 -Thunderball, Ford Ranch Wagon - From Russia With Love, Dragon Tank - Dr No and others. Item appear mostly mint in factory sealed blister; 1 opened in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Peter Roy signed 10 x 8 inch colour Never Say Never Again James Bond photo. Also a double agent 006 in Thunderball and an Admiral in Skyfall. Peter Roy is a British extra who has appeared in several eras of Doctor Who, starting in the William Hartnell era and ending in Peter Davison's era. Outside of Doctor Who, Peter has appeared in a few James Bond movies, Indiana Jones, Batman Returns and Superman IV and has been a part of the Harry Potter franchise. Good condition Est.
007 James Bond girl Lana Wood, stunning Playboy photoshoot colour 8x10 photo signed by Lana Wood, pictured topless. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me 8x10 inch colour photo signed by actress Caroline Munro who has also handwritten the line 'Mr Stromberg prefers not to shake hands.'. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever 8x10 colour poster photo signed by actress Lana Wood as Plenty O'Toole. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond girl Lana Wood, stunning B&W 8x10 photo signed by Lana Wood, pictured naked in the shower. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever 8x10 colour poster photo signed by actress Lana Wood as Plenty O'Toole. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond Thunderball movie star Martine Beswick amazing signed and kissed B&W 8x10 photo. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Live & Let Die 8x10 colour scene photo signed by actress Eileen Roberts. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Caroline Munro James Bond actress signed sexy 10 x 8 inch colour white dress photo. Good condition Est. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever 8x10 B&W casino scene photo signed by actress Lana Wood as Plenty O'Toole. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Thunderball 8x10 inch colour poster photo signed by Bond girl Martine Beswick. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond girl Madeline Smith, stunning B&W 8x10 photo signed by Madeline Smith, pictured topless. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me 8x10 inch colour photo signed by actress Caroline Munro who has also handwritten the theme song lyrics to 'Nobody Does it Better'! RARE!. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
007 James Bond movie Thunderball 8x10 B&W scene photo signed by actress Luciana Paluzzi who played Fiona Volpe. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Botany.- Chopping (Richard) 20 botanical drawings, pen and ink with watercolour, depicting various British wild flowers, captioned in ink beneath, on paper and corner-mounted with tape into album, 253 x 194mm. and smaller, contemporary half morocco, rubbed, [?c.1940-50]. *** Richard Chopping (1917-2008) is perhaps best known as the illustrator of nine of the dust-jackets for the James Bond books from 1957-66. Earlier in his career he had illustrated natural history and children's books and indeed, many of the Bond jackets feature a flower or other natural history subject. These delicate watercolours show his artistic skill.
Registration No: Y834 MWL Chassis No: SCFAC133X1B500004 MOT: July 2025Loaned by Aston Martin to EON Productions for a photoshoot at Pinewood Studios with Pierce Brosnan to promote the twentieth James Bond film, 'Die Another Day'Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the hero cars in the film (hence the reason it was requested for the photoshoot)A notably early production example and one of seven cars which were initially retained by the factory for press dutiesSubsequently road registered as 'M16 SPY' and 'A12 AML'Part of a prominent Aston Martin collection since 2003The lead car in a parade to commemorate the opening of the M6 Toll roadJust c.37,800 miles from newPLEASE NOTE: The check engine light has recently appeared on this lot.A landmark model in Aston Martin’s history, the Vanquish MkI was unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Salon. Styled by Ian Callum and notable as his first ‘clean sheet’ design for the marque (as opposed to the DB7 which sat on a modified Jaguar platform), the newcomer featured a bonded composite aluminium chassis with carbon fibre backbone. Developed in conjunction with Lotus, the structure was equipped with all-round independent suspension and four-wheel, ventilated ABS disc brakes. A true Grand Tourer available in two-seater or 2+2-seater guises, the Vanquish was powered by a 6-litre V12 DOHC engine allied to automated six-speed manual transmission. With some 460bhp and 400lbft of torque on tap, the Fixed-Head Coupe was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 190mph. Although it broke a lot of new ground, the Vanquish was also notable as the last Aston Martin to be handbuilt at Newport Pagnell, with just 1,503 being completed before the arrival of the Vanquish ‘S’ in 2004. Confident that it had produced a winner, Aston Martin readied seven early production cars for UK press duties road registering them as ‘Y829 MWL’ through to ‘Y836 MWL’ during June 2001 (with the exception of ‘Y830 MWL’). The septet then appeared in a plethora of magazines and brochures. Taken on a road trip to Scotland, this particular example – ‘Y834 MWL’ – was the subject of a multi-page article entitled ‘Loch, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. However, its true claim to fame came was when it was delivered to Pinewood Studios to be photographed alongside Pierce Brosnan as part of the promotional campaign for the twentieth James Bond film, ‘Die Another Day’.Notable as the first 007 outing since ‘The Living Daylights’ in 1987 to star a current Aston Martin model as the hero car, ‘Die Another Day’ signified a re-forging of the links amid the British manufacturer and EON Productions such that the world’s most famous spy has remained a resolute Aston man ever since! Invited to the factory before filming commenced, Brosnan was sufficiently bowled over by the Vanquish to acquire one which remained with him until 2015 (when it was sadly destroyed in a house fire). Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the Vanquish's that lit up the silver screen but sadly lacking their ejector seat, missiles and machine guns, ‘Y834 MWL’ was an obvious choice for the Pierce Brosnan / Pinewood Studios photoshoot which was subsequently syndicated worldwide. Indeed, images from the iconic collaboration between James Bond and ‘Y834 MWL’ are still being used by numerous newspapers, magazines and websites today. Having graced the front cover of Aston Martin News in February 2002, the GT sported the appropriate number plate ‘M16 SPY’ for a brief while before being sold to the vendor by JCT600 of Leeds the following year. A prominent (and prolific) Aston Martin collector, the seller has enjoyed exhibiting his ‘James Bond’ Vanquish at numerous events and shows over the years, not to mention touring abroad with the Aston Martin Owners’ Club to the Le Mans 24-hours and Portugal etc. However, his favourite memory of the Tungsten-hued Coupe is from 9th December 2003 when he headed the parade of cars which were the very first to use the M6 Toll road. Registered as ‘A12 AML’ at the time (aping the ‘V12 AML’ number used by the factory), the GT reverted to its most famous plate ‘Y834 MWL’ during February 2022. Accompanying service invoices suggest that the Vanquish has covered 18,000 of its warranted c.37,800 miles in the vendor’s hands (albeit less than 4,000 of those have been accrued over the past decade). Highly original, the GT looks very much the same as it did when promoting ‘Die Another Day’ twenty-two years ago. Any Vanquish is a special car with Evo magazine naming the model as one of its 25 most significant performance cars of the last 25 years in 2023 and commenting thus: “If the DB4 of 1958 signalled the start of Aston’s original golden era, the Vanquish kick-started a new golden age that would see Gaydon-built cars, led by DB9 and Vantage, achieve unprecedented sales. Quite simply, it sparked the most successful period in Aston history, and for that Aston fans – and really anyone who enjoys the rich tapestry of performance cars – should be forever grateful”. However, as a bona fide piece of James Bond memorabilia, ‘Y834 MWL’ has a significance all its own. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, owners handbook and service book plus current MOT certificate valid until July 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
Registration No: KRX 599H Chassis No: PRH4567 MOT: November 20241 of just 374 Phantom VIs manufacturedSupplied new to Mrs Khashoggi, wife of Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan KhashoggiUsed to transport members of the Royal Family as part of Princess Diana's funeral cortègeFully repainted shortly after entering into current ownership in 2019Well maintained throughout the current ownership with head gaskets replaced at the start of this yearOffered with a history file including the RREC factory recordsBy far the most expensive car that money could buy when launched in 1968, the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI remained in production for twelve years (albeit the final few examples were not finished until 1991/1992 due to the model’s handbuilt nature). Notable as the last Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the majority were bodied by Mulliner Park Ward as seven-seater limousines. Though, a hearse and even convertible versions were constructed (the latter conceived by the Italian Carrozzeria, Frua). Equipped with independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung back axle and four-wheel drum brakes, the Phantom VI was all about passenger comfort and boasted the world’s first dual zone air-conditioning system. Powered by a 6230cc (later 6750cc) OHV V8 engine allied to automatic transmission, gearing was chosen such that it could be driven at anything from walking pace to 100mph. Customers were encouraged to tax the ingenuity of Rolls-Royce’s in-house craftsmen to the extent that very few, if any, of the 374 completed were to standard specification.This very early example of the Phantom VI boasts both Royal Family and film history. The new car order form, dated 16th January 1968, shows it was initially prepared for a M. Saady Esq. of London and was initially due to be finished in Brown with Beige interior upholstery. The order was amended, however, with PRH4567 then supplied new to Mrs Khashoggi, wife of Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Among the richest men in the world, the Khashoggi assets encompassed: twelve homes, fully staffed at all times, including a 10,000-acre ranch in Kenya, an estate in Marbella and houses in London, Paris, Cannes, Madrid, Monte Carlo and Manhattan. He had a stable of Arabian horses and 200 exotic animals, 100 limousines, a personal airline of three jets, and a fleet of three superyachts, including the $75m Nabila which was used in the James Bond film, ‘Never Say Never Again’.Finished when new in Masons Black with 23-carat Gold fine lines, the interior was trimmed in Beige hide front upholstery with cloth rear and Cumberland Stone carpeting to the rear. The factory specification also included Dunlop tyres, Sundym glass, hazard warning lights, safety belts to the front, air-conditioning, stainless steel sills and wheel arches, electric windows, electric division, and full-width foldaway leather occasional seats. Automatic transmission and power steering help to manage the power of the 6230cc V8 engine. It is unknown how long the Khashoggi family retained the Phantom, but afterward continued to have a fascinating history and was used to transport members of the Royal Family as part of Princess Diana's funeral cortège, and took princes William and Harry from the Royal Train to Althorp for their mother's burial, while registered 'PBC 999'.Thereafter used in the film 'The Queen' starring Dame Helen Mirren and 'The Queen and I' with David Walliams, the Phantom thus boasts fantastic provenance and previous film appearances. Most recently entering into the ownership of a specialist funeral directors through a H&H auction in 2019, the Phantom was provided with a full repaint in 2019 in the original colour, and has benefitted from regular maintenance throughout their ownership to ensure reliability. Amassing some 13,000 miles since their purchase in 2016, the total mileage on the odometer is now 91,000 miles. Serviced seven times during their ownership, the Phantom has further benefitted from new head gaskets earlier this year; a new fuel pump, uprated valve stem seals and heads skimmed last year; and significant mechanical attention/improvement in 2021.Offered with a history file that includes the RREC chassis records, a collection of previous MOTs, original handbook, full maintenance spreadsheet for during the vendor's ownership, sundry paperwork, and a current V5C document. A fantastic opportunity to secure a rare and opulent car with a wonderful history, and offered at what we feel is a sensible guide price. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: AS 1917 Chassis No: DBS/5173/R MOT: ExemptDocumented on works records to have been fitted with its current Lola Aston Martin V8 development engine in 1970Formed part of the Nigel Dawes Collection for several yearsSupplied with extensive history and featured in Aston Martin booksRecently subject to much sympathetic restoration workPLEASE NOTE: On arrival to the sale, it was noted that the brake pedal is firm and the brake lights were stuck on. On further inspection there appears to be a leak from the brake master cylinder.Introduced at the October 1967 Motor Show, the DBS broke important new ground for Aston Martin. Although similar to that of the concurrent DB6, its steel platform chassis used a longer wheelbase, repositioned front cross member and wider track to arrive at an ideal 50:50 weight distribution. Further enhanced by the adoption of de Dion rear suspension located via a Watts linkage and with standardised power steering, the newcomer was widely praised for its polished ride and handling. Styled in-house by William Towns, with clear transatlantic and Italianate overtones, the aluminium-bodied four-seater exuded a road presence that few rivals caught in its quad headlights could match. The DBS was considered so stylish that it was chosen as the star car for the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which, controversially starred George Lazenby as 007 in his only appearance in the role.Although intended to be the first V8-powered Aston, a series of teething troubles with the new powerplant meant that the DBS initially went into production with the proven Tadek Marek-designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six inherited from the DB5 and DB6. It would take Newport Pagnell a further two years to get the eight-cylinder ready for customers, and the DBS V8 was launched in September 1969, but it wasn't until Spring 1970 that deliveries took place.The Aston Martin V8 engine had been in development by Marek since 1963 and, initially, was designed with a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, but finished development in twin-cam form. Initially fitted to Marek's own DB5 in 1965 with crossover intake manifolds with a pair of twin-choke side-draught Weber carburettors, it was used extensively and proved its performance values well. By this period, Aston Martin had disbanded its Works Racing Team, so it was decided to trial the new V8 in racing form by supplying it to Lola for the T70 MkIII. This engine unit would be extensively reworked during this period due to previous issues with lubrication in the crankshaft area, which caused the Aston Martin - Lola to only last a mere 25 laps at Le Mans in 1967. However, after extensive redevelopment and the fitment of the V8 into two DBS prototypes during 1967, the future was starting to look brighter.Chassis DBS/5173/R is understood to have been first delivered as a six-cylinder, five-speed ZF specification DBS, by AJ Beal Ltd, to the prolific car collector, Nigel Dawes, on the 23rd October 1968 and was registered with Mr Dawes' personal registration number '1230 ND'. According to works records supplied to the vendor by Aston Engineering of Derby, DBS/5173/R was fitted with a new ZF gearbox on the 25th September 1969, and it is believed this was in preparation for the fitment of the ex-Lola developmental V8 engine that was to be fitted in March 1970. The Lola-Aston engine, numbered 'V500/013/P' ('P' for Prototype), came complete with four side-draught twin-choke Weber carburettors on cross-over intake manifolds plus two steel air boxes, the height of which necessitated enlarging of the bonnet scoop and strengthening of the aluminium structure with box-section steel which is still present today. Production variants of the DBS V8 would utilise fuel injection instead of carburettors, meaning that the larger bonnet scoop would not be necessary. It is therefore believed that DBS/5173/R was the first privately owned DBS V8, as the production cars wouldn't be delivered until some months later.Little is known of the onward history of this one-off Aston Martin, as the car was sold off by Mr Dawes' family due to his ill-health and little information is available other than the works records and editorial information available in Aston Martin V8s by E. Wilson McComb and Aston Martin DB - 70 Years by Andrew Noakes, and copies of both publications accompany the DBS' history file to the sale. It is, however, understood that the Aston was sympathetically restored some years ago into its original scheme of Lagoon Blue over its very original, but hardly worn, Black Leather interior, and the vendor has advised that a 'full fluids' service was performed in 2023 plus a wheel refurbishment and fitment of new Weber carburettors at the same time - and has been cherished since then, forming part of his extensive private collection as a static, yet running exhibit. The vendor has described the overall condition of the exterior as 'very good' to 'excellent' and the running condition as 'very good', only because he feels the car will need a good run to 'clear it out'. One area that he feels will need addressing is a crack along the nearside bottom corner of the rear window which will necessitate new glass, which he has promised to try and rectify prior to sale. The perfect opportunity for any Aston Martin collector, DBS/5173/R is a true one-off and offers serious bragging rights for any potential new owner. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: FFL 6 Chassis No: DB6/3280/R MOT: May 2025Entered from The Merlin CollectionThe subject of an exhaustive 2,500 hour restoration by marque specialist Richards of England which is photographically documented in an accompanying hardback bookA desirable 'home market' example boasting matching chassis and engine numbersUprated to 4.2 litre 'Vantage' specification and fitted with a Harvey Bailey handling kit as part of the renovationRefinished in its original and iconic Platinum Silver hueThoroughly debugged over 900 post-refurbishment milesIntroduced at the 1965 London Motor Show, the Aston Martin DB6 shared the same iconic visage as its DB5 predecessor but benefited from a more commodious interior and better high-speed stability. Still clothed in aluminium over a steel substructure, the newcomer was barely any heavier despite incorporating a 3.75-inch longer wheelbase. Powered by the famous Tadek Merak designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine in either standard (282bhp) or ‘Vantage’ (325bhp) tune, the two-door fixed head could be had with ZF five-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission. A true four-seater, the DB6 attracted a select clientele including King Charles III (then the Prince of Wales), Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. Expensive and exclusive in equal measure, just 1,327 DB6 MK1 saloons were made. According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example – chassis DB6/3280/R – was completed on 24th November 1967. Finished in the classic, James Bond-esque combination of Platinum Silver with Black leather upholstery, the Aston Martin was despatched to Callanders Garages Ltd of Glasgow some six days later. Although, copy records on file show that it made frequent return trips to Newport Pagnell for servicing up until the mid-1970s (at an indicated 61,992 miles). Repainted White at some stage, the DB6 spent several decades in Japan before being repatriated during 2016. Complete but somewhat dilapidated, the four-seater was subsequently entrusted to marque specialist Richards of England for a 2,500-hour, body off restoration. The work took place between 2018 and 2020 and resulted in what the Lincolnshire-based company described as ‘a car of unparalleled quality’ (indeed, chassis DB6/3280/R is still proudly featured on their website). Much of the refurbishment was carried out inhouse but Richards of England turned to acknowledged experts Bodylines for two new aluminium door skins and a replacement nose section (the latter hand formed using a wooden buck). Craig Taylor Engineering of Bourne were responsible for not only overhauling the original engine (number 400/3360) and uprating it to 4.2-litre ‘Vantage’ specification complete with revised camshaft profiles and triple Weber carburettors but also rejuvenating the limited slip differential equipped back axle. A Harvey Bailey handling kit was installed along with telescopic rear shock absorbers and a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox. Remembering various Aston Martins that his father and elder brother had owned, the vendor was drawn to chassis DB6/3280/R because of the photographically chronicled depth of its renovation. Taking delivery in November 2020, he set about a thorough shakedown as well as devising a programme of alterations for the DB6. Conscious that freshly restored cars typically require ‘debugging’ he went through the car stem to stern and decided to swap the modern Tremec five-speed gearbox for a correct-type, period ZF 5-speed unit and reinstate the ‘Selectaride’ rear shock absorbers (he has left the mounting brackets for the telescopics should a future custodian wish to utilise them). Marque specialist Aston Workshop supplied all the parts necessary for the transmission conversion as well a tool roll. Having covered just under 900 post-restoration miles, ‘FFL 6’ is now thoroughly well sorted and ‘on the button’. Cosmetically, it remains highly impressive with the lustrous Platinum Silver paintwork contrasting beautifully with the Red Connolly leather upholstery and gleaming brightwork. Given that the guide price could quite easily be exceeded by the cost of a similar marque specialist renovation, ‘FFL 6’ is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, history file, Lake & Elliot ‘Millenium’ jack and leatherbound book. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737
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