Lunaz built its name on a pretty simple premise: take some of Britain’s most cherished classics, strip them to the bones, and bring them back as EVs. Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and Range Rovers were all reimagined as electric vehicles. When the Silverstone-based firm first announced an electrified Aston Martin DB6 back in 2021, it made perfect sense. But for its 50th commission, Lunaz has done something nobody expected (although we’ll definitely welcome it with open arms). They put a combustion engine back in.
The result is the DB6 First Edition restomod, a hand-built grand tourer powered by a new 5.0-liter inline-six, and it signals what founder David Lorenz calls a “powertrain-agnostic” era for the company. We can’t wait to see what else is in store.
A LITTLE HISTORY GOES A LONG WAY
The DB6 has always lived slightly in the shadow of its predecessor. As we all know, the DB5 got James Bond, after all. But that’s a bit of an injustice. Produced from 1965 to 1971, the DB6 was actually the more refined machine: longer wheelbase for high-speed stability, a Kammback tail to reduce lift, and a taller roofline for touring comfort. Tadek Marek’s 4.0-liter DOHC straight-six made 282hp in standard trim, hit 60 in about 6.1 seconds, and pushed the DB6 to become Aston’s best-seller until the DB7 arrived. It’s a car that aged well, and that’s precisely why Lunaz keeps coming back to it.
Lunaz itself was founded in 2018 by David Lorenz — a luxury hospitality guy turned obsessive classic car collector — with Formula 1 engineer Jon Hilton (ex-Renault F1 technical director) handling powertrain development. The name is a nod to Lorenz’s daughter, Luna. Since then, the firm has become the go-to shop for electrified British icons, with high-profile investor David Beckham along for the ride. But 50 commissions in, the approach has quietly shifted.
UNDER THE HOOD
Out goes the original four-liter, in comes a hand-built 5.0-liter inline-six producing around 350hp, which is a 70-horse bump over stock. It’s worth noting that Lunaz’s EV version of the DB6 made 380 hp, so this isn’t a power grab over the electric platform. What it is, though, is a fundamentally different experience with fuel injection, a custom exhaust, and a new gearbox.
The suspension, braking, and steering systems have all been comprehensively re-engineered, too. Lunaz uses the same F1-derived methodology on the chassis that it’s applied to every build including active damping and precision steering, so the driving dynamics are in line with what you’d expect from a modern grand tourer rather than a 60-year-old one.
The Looks to Match
Outside, the commission wears a bespoke metallic green that shifts subtly toward gray depending on the light. Soft gold trim and gold wire wheels round out the look. The wheelarches have been lightly rolled for a more planted stance, which is a detail you might not notice at first glance but absolutely changes how the car reads in person.
Inside, Lunaz has gone layered with green leather and cashmere-blend cloth in a houndstooth pattern, suede accents, polished metal trim, and mother-of-pearl inlays on the dash. Silver switchgear replaces the original fittings. It’s a lot going on, but Lunaz tends to walk that line between opulence and excess fairly well. The fact that every commission is built around a specific client means that no two will be exactly the same.
SPEC SHEET
Model: Lunaz Aston Martin DB6 First Edition Restomod
Model Year: 2026
Engine: Hand-built 5.0-liter inline-six, fuel-injected
Power: ~350 hp
Transmission: New gearbox
Suspension: Re-engineered with active damping
Exterior: Bespoke metallic green with gold trim & wire wheels
Interior: Green leather, cashmere houndstooth, suede, mother-of-pearl inlays, silver switchgear
Edition: Limited “First Edition” run (number TBD)
Price: $600,000–$1M+ (est.)
Availability: Late summer 2026; by direct factory relationship only
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
Lunaz plans to debut the DB6 First Edition in late summer 2026. A limited number of examples will be built and while we don’t know the exact production figures, we do expect pricing expected to land somewhere in the $600,000 to well over $1 million range, consistent with the firm’s bespoke commission structure. Build slots are secured exclusively through a direct relationship with the factory.
Recap
Lunaz Gas-Powered Aston Martin DB6 Restomod
British EV shop Lunaz just unveiled a combustion-powered Aston Martin DB6 restomod as its 50th commission, swapping the original four-liter six for a hand-built 5.0-liter unit making around 350 hp. It’s a notable pivot for the brand, but one we’re excited about.
