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1963 AC Ace Roadster

  • Chassis Number: BEX.1210
  • Engine Number: 1163D2
This AC Ace Bristol has had only one owner for the past 45 years. It was purchased by its owner just after completing his studies at Yale. The car he purchased was one of the last chassis produced.

Since that time, the car has been well preserved. It has been regularly driven and enjoyed. It has its original sealed-beam headlights, accessory Lucas lamps, and many original AC parts, some still in their original boxes. The car has its original factory-supplied export spares kit, top, tonneau, and side curtains.

Power is from a 1971cc six-cylinder engine fitted with triple Solex carburetors. The car produces 128 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. In the front are Girling disc brakes with drums in the rear.

The car was offered for sale at the 2010 Gooding & Company auction held at Amelia Island, Florida. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $325,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $280,500, inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010

2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000 
Sale Price :
USD $280,500

Recent Sales of the AC Ace

(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 AC Ace 2.6 'Ruddspeed'
Chassis#: RS5030
Sold for USD$500,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1963 AC Ace Bristol
Chassis#: BEX.1210
Sold for USD$280,500
  2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
1963 AC Ace image  1963 AC Ace image  

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1963 AC Ace

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1963 AC Ace vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: RS 5030
1963 AC Ace vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: BEX.1210
Engine #: 1163D2