Copart can be a wonderful place for mechanically savvy folks to snag a wrecked car in hopes that restoring it would put their all-in cost lower than buying it in working condition. The auctions on the site typically include more modern cars, especially the latest sports cars that fell into the hands of reckless owners. However, bucking this trend, a 1969 Aston Martin DB6 recently appeared on Copart and sold for $66,000, which may or may not be a bargain depending on how much work is needed to fix it.

Just from looking at it, it’s easy to tell that the DB6 was involved in some sort of frontal collision, likely a serious one based on the scope of the damage. The impact was enough to smash in the entire front end, with the bumper creased and paint-barren in dozens of locations and the grille warped beyond repair. The damage continued down the body, folding the passenger-side front fender and bending the hood, while even one of the headlights was dislodged from its original location.

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Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?

On top of that, the car also looks to have been neglected during its stay at the junkyard, so in addition to fixing the actual damage, the car would need to be professionally detailed as well. The paint adorning the exterior is beat-up and oxidizing, with certain sections of the body having fallen victim to rust, while the interior is coated in a thick layer of dust and dirt, not to mention the ripped upholstery.

There’s also the matter of the Aston Martin‘s engine, which may or may not even work after being left to sit unprotected in the warped, hoodless bay for so long, as well as the possibility of a bent frame from the accident. All in all, it seems like restoring the car would be an expensive endeavor and potentially not worth the price, but the numbers alone aren’t always everything for every owner.

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Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?
Would You Have Paid $66k For This Mangled Aston Martin DB6?

At Monterey Car Week, a burnt pile of Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider brought in $1.875 million at auction, which would make this car seem like a bargain at $66,000. Granted, that car had much more historical significance, making it much more valuable, but it was also completely unsalvageable. Despite this, someone paid for it, even though their purchase granted them ownership to either the mere remains of a historic Ferrari, or a restoration so comprehensive that the end result would be more reproduction than original.

This DB6, on the other hand, while not as significant, is still desirable and rare (with less than 2,000 ever produced), and it could likely be restored to working condition without replacing every single component Ship of Theseus style. Copart estimates the Aston’s pre-accident value to be $295,000, which begs the question of whether the new owner will end up spending more than that for the cost of the car itself plus the restoration, or whether that even matters so long as they’re happy with the purchase.