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The AC: A Brief History
From its beginnings as makers of small, lightweight delivery vehicles at the turn of the 20th century, AC (the initials stand for Auto Carriers) turned to the production of full-size six-cylinder cars following World War I. The engine - a 2-liter six with chain-driven single overhead camshaft, inclined valves, crossflow porting, aluminum block and crankcase, and wet cylinder sleeves - was a model of engineering sophistication for its time. Its design proves so sound that it continued with progressive refinements and horsepower boosts in ACs until 1954.The AC Ace
Based on the Tojeiro sports car, the AC Ace Roadster debuted at the 1953 London Motor Show with 4-wheel independent suspension supplied by transverse leaf springs and powered by the trusty 2.2-liter six described above. In 1955 the Bristol-built six-cylinder engine became available, and in 1956 the Ace was joined by a handsome fastback coupe called the Aceca. The Bristol-powered cars were on offer until 1961 when their engine supply ceased. By 1962 the Ace was powered by a Ford 260 V-8 at the urging of U.S. race driver Carroll Shelby, and the Ace transmogrified into AC's and Shelby's best-known creation, the Cobra.
This Car
One of only 463 AC Bristols produced, of which 241 were earmarked for export to the US, this car was in the hands of the same U.S. owner for 40 years.
Finished in its correct shade of cream with complementing medium-brown leather seats, brown carpeting, stayfast top and tonneau cover, and left-hand-drive. A very favorable power-to-weight ratio (105 bhp/1685 lbs) - thanks to its aluminum body and tubular chassis construction - gives the Ace Bristol sparkling performance while its simple, but effective, independent suspension lends its enviable road-holding qualities. Add to the highly attractive two-seat styling reminiscent of an early Ferrari Barchetta and the result is a thoroughbred vintage sports car in the best British tradition.Source - Gooding & Company
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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 | |
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 | |
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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