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AC Cars of Thames Ditton near London had a long tradition of building beautiful sports cars, and it consulted a motoring enthusiast, Freddie March, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, to style its new sports model, the handsome 16/80. Launched in 1935, it is the epitome of the prewar British sports car. The 16-80 has a 2-litre, six-cylinder, 80 bhp engine that was pretty quick in its day. This car was ordered just as war broke out and, sadly, its first owner, Wing Commander Cavendish, never got to see his dream car. It was delivered to his widow in 1945 after it had lain unfinished at the AC factory during the hostilities. Ordered at first in bright red, it has now been restored to the more somber color that Mrs. Cavendish preferred.Also photographed at :     | Site Map | Contact | About Us | Terms Of Use / Privacy Policy | Links | carAuctionValues |
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