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 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster | 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster 235,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January, 2008, Scottsdale, Arizona Barrett-Jackson Auction Company 7400 E Monte Cristo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480-421-6694 Facsimile: 480-421-6697 Website: www.barrett-jackson.com 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster 235,000 LotNumber 1289 The car that inspired the Shelby Cobra. 1957 AC Bristol Ace with chassis #BEX404 and engine #760D. This lovely AC comes with the original 100D engine and factory disc brakes. It was sold new in Los Angeles and retains the original, Black California License Plate. The car participated in many Southern California events including the Willow Springs Hill Climb in 1959. We bought the car from the second owner about three years ago and it was very original at that time. The car has undergone a complete body-off restoration. The Ace was debuted in 1953 at the London Motor Show and was produced from 1954 to 1963. The vehicle consisted of light-weight tubular chassis with steel boxes in the front and rear which supported an transverse leaf and lower wishbone independent suspension system. The chassis was designed by John Tojeiro and power was initially provided by a Welleter-designed engine and was mounted in the front of the vehicle but placed back far enough to take advantage of balance. The body and design of the vehicle was inspired by the 2-seater Ferrari 166MM Barchetta made by Touring of Milan. During the first year of production, there were fewer than 60 examples produced. These were all Aces - convertibles. The Aceca, a hard top variant debuted in 1954. Due to the vehicles light weight, optimal weight distribution, responsive engine and handling, and stylish appearance, it attracted much attention. In 1956 the Bristol-engine version was introduced, replacing the Welleter-designed motor. The Bristol 1971cc, 6-cylinder engine was capable of producing 125hp at 5750 rpm and propelling the light-weight car to a top speed of around 180 kph. The vehicles came equipped with front disc brakes, Girling hydraulic shock absorbers, rack-and-pinion steering, and a 4-speed manual transmission. The AC Ace was the basis for one of the best known sportscar of all time, the Shelby Cobra. by Douglas |
 1957 AC ACE BRISTOL CONVERTIBLE | 1957 AC ACE BRISTOL CONVERTIBLE 250,000.00 USD Lease this car for only $4,192 per month! Stock Number 5305. 16,700 miles. We are pleased to offer #226 of 463 Bristol engined AC Ace automobiles. It is beautifully finished in BritishRacing Green with lighter green Connolly leather interior, black soft-top, tonneau and side curtains. BEX226 rides on 16 chrome wire wheels shod with Michelin X5.50x16 radial tires. Polished Alfin finned aluminum drum brakes provide stopping power all around. The 100D2 engine (number 546D) develops in the neighborhood of 128hp; enough to give a thrilling drive through the countryside.The odometer reads just over 16,700 miles and everything about how the car drives and feels supports that number as accurate. This is not an over-the-top restoration. It is a perfect combination of excellent paint and interior, very strong mechanicals, and well-maintained originality where possible. The frame and underside are tidy and rust-free. The engine compartment is clean without being Q-tipped. The car appears to have been in excellent condition throughout its history. It is far better than a driver but not too nice to drive. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire an exceptional AC Bristol. British race-driver Ken Rudd constructed the very first Ace-Bristol, but his hybrid was quickly adopted by the AC factory. First shown in autumn 1956, the AC Ace-Bristol and the companion AC Aceca-Bristol were in production by the spring of 1957. Because it was not only more powerful than AC?s own engine but capable of a lot more power-tuning, the Bristol unit made these cars, especially the Ace, much more suited for competition. The roots of the AC Ace-Bristol design go back to the Thirties, when BMW engine design chief Fritz Feider produced a series of six-cylinder engines that culminated in the 1971-cc unit of the fabled 328. After World War II, Bristol of England ?acquired? the design by somewhat dubious means (see Bristol Sports Cars) and manufactured it in the UK. By the mid-1950s, Bristol was happy to supply this noble engine to other automakers. Complete with three downdraft Solex carburetors, the Bristol engine was tall but fit comfortably under the AC Ace-Bristol and AC Aceca-Bristol hood. It had pushrod overhead valve actuation (via complex linkages), part-spherical combustion chambers, and a very long stroke. Despite all this, it was amazingly flexible and high-revving. For its AC application the engine was normally supplied in 105-horsepower ?100C2? guise, but it could also be supplied with 120, 125, or 130 bhp. All versions teamed with Bristol?s own 4-speed manual gearbox, but apart from this, very few changes were made -- or needed -- for the transplant. Compared with the AC-engine cars, the Bristol-powered Ace and Aceca had a lot more performance but were only a few pounds heavier, so they generally recorded similar fuel consumption figures. It was thus not surprising that though more expensive, they soon began outselling the earlier models, and eventually came to dominate the scene at Thames Ditton. Naturally, chassis and other improvements were shared with the AC-engine cars. Both the AC Ace-Bristol and AC Aceca-Bristol were offered right from the start with Laycock overdrive (which operated on top, third, and second gears) as an option, and got front-wheel disc brakes as standard during 1957. Although basic styling was not changed, the AC Ace-Bristol could be ordered with a curved, instead of flat, windshield beginning in 1958. You could also order a cowl for covering part of the radiator air intake, which reduced drag slightly and increased top speed to more than 120 mph. This Vehicle is Presently Located in Hopewell, NJ. Contact Information: Shore Auto Lease - Classic & Collectible Collection 25 Denby Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: Ron or Aaron at 877-SHORE25 or 732-942-1601 Email: info@shoreautoleaseclassiccars.com Website: www.shoreautoleaseclassiccars.com Dealer: dlr00113 by shore1 |
 1961 AC Cobra | 1961 AC Cobra 1961 AC Cobra Beautiful restored red 1961 AC Cobra owned by Tina and Tony C. of Georgia. This car was raced in Venezeula for 2 years. Specifications include: 289-cid, 300-hp Ford Cobra engine Borg Warner T-10 4-speed transmission Tranverse springs Borrani racing wheels Aluminum body Bridgestone racing tires Original factory leather Model: 1961 AC Bristol-Ace Cobra Keywords: Classic vintage British sport sports car racecar race roadster Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Date: February 17, 2006 Location: 2006 World Of Wheels Car Show in Atlanta, Georgia Copyright: 2006 © Douglas Wilkinson - All rights reserved by Douglas |
 1952 AC | 1952 AC 1952 AC by Douglas |
 1960 AC Fixedhead Coupe | 1960 AC Fixedhead Coupe 1960 AC Fixedhead Coupe by Douglas |
 1969 AC Coupe | 1969 AC Coupe 1969 AC Coupe by Douglas |
 1954 AC Ace Roadster | 1954 AC Ace Roadster 1954 AC Ace Roadster by Douglas |
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 1938 AC Roadster | 1938 AC Roadster 1938 AC Roadster by Douglas |
 1958 AC Aceca | 1958 AC Aceca 1958 AC Aceca Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas |
AC Cars, Ltd History
AC Cars House
Unit 2A, Albany Park Industrial Estate
Frimley Road, Camberley
Surrey, GU16 7PL, Great Britian
Phone: + 44(0)870/4580966
Website: www.acautomotive.info
1900 - Company was founded in 1900 by Portwine and Weller.
1907 - The company assumed the name Auto Carriers, Ltd. and moved the headquarters from London to Thames.
1930 - Renamed the company to A.C. Cars limited.
1973 - In 1973 the company had about 220 employees.
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