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Details
1957 AC Ace
Chassis No. AEX142
Engine No. 110D2 889 (See Text)
Chassis No. AEX142
Engine No. 110D2 889 (See Text)
Provenance
Provenance
Erwin Ashenfelter, Los Angeles, California (acquired circa 1969)
Mr. Sharp, Glendale, California (acquired from the estate of the above in 1986)
Thomas S. Smith, Nashville, Tennessee (acquired from the above in 2007)
Current Owner (acquired in 2024)
Erwin Ashenfelter, Los Angeles, California (acquired circa 1969)
Mr. Sharp, Glendale, California (acquired from the estate of the above in 1986)
Thomas S. Smith, Nashville, Tennessee (acquired from the above in 2007)
Current Owner (acquired in 2024)
Engraved
Highlights
Iconic British Sports Car That Served as the Basis for the Shelby Cobra
Original California-Delivered Example
Uprated in Period to Desirable Bristol 100D2 Engine Specifications
A Well-Restored and Much Toured Car, Including a Coast-to-Coast Drive in 2024
Extensive Mechanical Rebuild and Sympathetic Cosmetic Restoration in 2024–2025 at a Cost of Approximately $100,000
Accompanied by Period Tools, Books, and Records
Iconic British Sports Car That Served as the Basis for the Shelby Cobra
Original California-Delivered Example
Uprated in Period to Desirable Bristol 100D2 Engine Specifications
A Well-Restored and Much Toured Car, Including a Coast-to-Coast Drive in 2024
Extensive Mechanical Rebuild and Sympathetic Cosmetic Restoration in 2024–2025 at a Cost of Approximately $100,000
Accompanied by Period Tools, Books, and Records
Brought to you by
Rupert Banner
Senior Specialist