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Although the AC Ace was never built in large numbers, they are one of the most victorious post-war sports car ever conceived. This particular AC Ace-Bristol roadster was purchased new by Ron Leonard from Motorsport Corp., the authorized AC dealer located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He traced another Ace, chassis number BEX358, for BEX447 in September of 1959. At the time, it was painted white and was factory-equipped with front disc brakes, and was devoid of an optional heater. Mr. Leonard added a bolt-in roll bar and raced the Ace in a number of SCCA races at El Paso, Tucson, and Palm Springs, as well as in hill climbs, earning a class win at the Jerome, Arizona hillclimb.
Over the following decades, Mr. Leonard would own 15 Aces and 10 Acecas. He eventually had the Ace repainted in red and then in late December of 1963, he sold BEX447 to Ron Goodman.
Years later, the Ace was offered back to Mr. Leonard from an owner in Florida, with the original Bristol six-cylinder engine having been replaced by a small-block V-8 engine. Around 2000, BEX447 was restored and given a bare-metal repaint in dark blue while it was with a private owner in Santa Barbara, California.
It has been part of the current caretaker's collection since 2004. It currently has a V8 engine and an upgraded five-speed gearbox. It has dark blue paint and red upholstery. There is a new Robbins soft top, new tires, side curtains, a spare wheel and tire, and a 'knock-off' wheel hammer.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
Over the following decades, Mr. Leonard would own 15 Aces and 10 Acecas. He eventually had the Ace repainted in red and then in late December of 1963, he sold BEX447 to Ron Goodman.
Years later, the Ace was offered back to Mr. Leonard from an owner in Florida, with the original Bristol six-cylinder engine having been replaced by a small-block V-8 engine. Around 2000, BEX447 was restored and given a bare-metal repaint in dark blue while it was with a private owner in Santa Barbara, California.
It has been part of the current caretaker's collection since 2004. It currently has a V8 engine and an upgraded five-speed gearbox. It has dark blue paint and red upholstery. There is a new Robbins soft top, new tires, side curtains, a spare wheel and tire, and a 'knock-off' wheel hammer.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $220,000
1959 AC Ace Bristol Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the AC Ace Bristol
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 AC ACE BRISTOL Chassis#: BEX 1067 Sold for USD$240,800 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1959 AC Ace Roadster Chassis#: AEX457 Sold for USD$198,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1959 AC Ace roadster Chassis#: AEX1035 Sold for USD$190,895 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1959 AC Ace-Bristol Chassis#: BEX 1087 Sold for USD$274,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1959 AC ACE-Bristol Chassis#: BEX 1003 Sold for USD$451,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1959 AC Ace Roadster Chassis#: BEX447 Sold for USD$220,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Chassis#: BEX 1099 Sold for USD$242,000 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol roadster Chassis#: BEX 1127 Sold for USD$360,387 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Chassis#: BEX 1090 Sold for USD$340,616 2015 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Chassis#: BEX 1090 Sold for USD$286,000 2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster Chassis#: BEX1090 Sold for USD$217,250 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster Chassis#: BEX1118 Sold for USD$253,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1959 AC Aceca Bristol 100D2 Chassis#: BE 755 Sold for USD$51,734 2005 Coys Auction - True Greats |
AC Ace Bristols That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 AC Ace Bristol's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1959 AC ACE BRISTOL | BEX 1115 | 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster | BEX1115 | 2010 Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | $160,000 | $180,000 |
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