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1958 AC Aceca Bristol Coupe

  • Chassis Number: BEX 678
  • Engine Number: 859 D2
This particular example would be completed in 1958 and would make its way to the United States. Upon arrival, the car would end up the property of renowned New York City jeweler Harry Winston's son, Peter Winston.

Peter Winston would make use of the car every day around Manhattan for a number of years before it would be sold to Tom Hickey. Hickey would be a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard's School of Education at the same time he took part in the final Cannonball run in 1975. Taking part in such events was just part of Hickey's racing endeavors. The Aceca served to bridge the gap between his personal and racing interests. However, not long after taking ownership of the car, Hickey would send the car back across the Atlantic to have AC Cars refurbished and return the Aceca-Bristol to like-new status.

Hickey would not part with the Aceca unless there was something that forced his hand. Sadly, a tragic illness would prove to be the force for which he wasn't ready. Enter John Moir.

Moir would take delivery of the car and it would immediately become a favorite within his collection. Even after 30 years, the Aceca retained a very special place within Moir's heart. As a result, the car would remain highly original. The engine is the original Bristol powerplant placed inside the car in 1958. Beyond the engine, the interior, finish, and other such details remain nearly as they were when new. As such, the car provides rich memories of Winston, Hickey, and Moir.

AC Car's Aceca-Bristol would be one of its finest combinations of performance and refinement. And, this particular example would have to be considered one of the most respected variants of the Bristol-powered Acecas produced by AC.

Offered as part of RM Auctions' 2014 Hershey event, the 1958 AC Aceca-Bristol would earn pre-auction estimates ranging between $175,000 and $250,000. Proving its provenance and limited nature, the car would end up garnering a sale price of $214,500.

By Jeremy McMullen

2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $240,000 
Sale Price :
USD $209,000

2014 RM Auctions - Hershey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $214,500

1958 AC Aceca Bristol Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the AC Aceca Bristol

(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
Chassis#: BE662
Sold for USD$140,000
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
 
1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 632
Sold for USD$286,000
  2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 670
Sold for USD$269,500
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 678
Sold for USD$209,000
  2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1958 AC Aceca-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 678
Sold for USD$214,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
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1958 AC Aceca Bristol
Chassis#: 19804275500650
Sold for USD$144,256
  2011 RM Auctions - London
 

AC Aceca Bristols That Failed To Sell At Auction

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1958 AC Aceca Bristol

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