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1960 AC Ace Roadster

  • Chassis Number: BEX 1146
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This 1960 AC Bristol BEX 1146 was exhibited at the 1960 New York Auto Show by Bob Grossmann as pictured in Rinsey Mill's book, AC in Detail.

In the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby and others began experimenting with small block V8s in these AC roadsters. The owner of this one, as did Shelby, first installed a Ford 221 V8 and then graduated up to the 289 which is currently installed.

This AC has just undergone a two-year restoration and has participated in several 1,000-mile rallies.

2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $280,000

1960 AC Ace Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the AC Ace

(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
Chassis#: BE 1120
Sold for USD$340,850
  2021 RM Sothebys : London
 
1960 AC Bristol ACE Roadster
Chassis#: BEX1160
Sold for USD$301,265
  2021 Artcurial : PARISIENNE 2021
 
1960 AC Bristol ACE Roadster
Chassis#: BEX1064
Sold for USD$449,045
  2020 Artcurial : Automobiles sur les Champs
 
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 1146
Sold for USD$280,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
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1960/1997 AC Ace Roadster
Chassis#: SABTVRO3727134839
Sold for USD$141,438
  2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 1054
Sold for USD$495,000
  2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1960 AC Ace Roadster
Chassis#: AE 1170
Sold for USD$221,023
  2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1960 AC Ace 2.6 'Ruddspeed'
Sold for USD$297,472
  2014 RM Auctions - London
 
1960 AC Aceca Bristol
Chassis#: BEX 739
Sold for USD$140,323
  2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé
 
1960 AC Aceca Bristol Coupe
Chassis#: BEX766
Sold for USD$137,500
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
 
1960 AC Aceca Bristol Coupe
Sold for USD$48,400
  2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
 

AC Aces That Failed To Sell At Auction

1960 AC Ace's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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