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History
In 1900, London butcher, John Portwine, backed engineer John Weller in an enterprise to build a four-wheeled motorcar. Subsequently, they built the very successful Auto Carrier three-wheeled delivery vehicle. Its AC logo is known to this day.In 1919 Weller began the production of a 2-liter overhead cam aluminum six, known as the 'light six'. With various upgrades, the basic design was in production thru 1954.
At the start of the Depression, the company was bought by the Hurlock Brothers, who continued to upgrade the design on a limited production basis thru the 1930s. Company records show that 668 vehicles were produced in this time frame in five different body styles, mostly roadsters. 183 vehicles are known to exist, with about 35 vehicles owned by 6 individuals in the US.
This vehicle is an unrestored 15,000-mile example of one of 2 fixed head coupes produced on a hand-built basis. Features include an aluminum body with steel fenders, an underslung chassis, a Moss gearbox, automatic chassis lubrication via a clutch pedal actuated pump, gravel guards under the fender wells, and built in jacks.
The vehicle was custom-built for a Dr. Smith-White of Surry in 1937. The good doctor passed away in 1939 and his widow used it sparingly until the late 1960s, at which time it was sold to a collector in Portland, Oregon with 10,800 miles accumulated. It has been passed thru various West Coast collections since then.
Mechanically, the vehicle is in 'like new' condition.
AC Cars Group Ltd. is a British specialist automobile manufacturer and one of the oldest independent car marques in Britain. The engine is a 2-liter overhead cam 6 with an alloy block and head, 3 SU carburetors, and an exhaust silencer. It has gravel guards under alloy fenders, a special factory option of clutch-activated oiler, built in jacks, and Dickey seats. This automobile is one of three coupes built in a 600-car production run between 1929 and 1941. This automobile was custom-built for Dr. Smith-White in 1937. The automobile was purchased by the McMahon's in 2005 with a current mileage of 16,098 miles. Mechanically it is in 'like new' condition.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
Recent Sales of the AC 16/60
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 AC 16/70hp Drophead Coupé Project Chassis#: L382 Sold for USD$16,563 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale |
AC 16/60s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 AC 16/60's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1936 AC 16/70 March Special Sports Tourer | L426 | 2003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival | $47,000 | $55,000 |
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