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1955 AC ACE 'JAGUAR POWERED' SPORTS TWO-SEATER
R Registration No. WKJ 555
Chassis No. AE 104
Engine No. V3240-8
Blue with black leather interior
Engine: six cylinder, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, approximately 180bhp at 5,250rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: independent all round. Right hand drive.
In the early 1950s the reputation of AC was that of a rather staid motor manufacturer whose products were very outdated, the current models for instance still had beam-axle front suspension. This all changed with the annoucement of the AC Ace, whose prototype was first exibited at the London Motor Show of October 1953. This newly designed stylish sports car was based upon the sophisticated all-independently sprung chassis that John Tojerio had used for his sports racing cars. The bodywork of the Ace, like the Tojerio was a sleek two-seater 'Barchetta' style that had been much influenced by the Ferrari sports cars of the time. Initially the Ace was powered by the firm's well known light-alloy six cylinder overhead cam engine whose origins dated back to 1919 when it produced just 40bhp. In its debut in the Ace, the power was up to 85bhp at 4,500rpm which gave the new car a top speed of 103mph. With the AC engine nearing the end of its life and chassis having such a good reputation to tame more power it was not surprising that in 1957 the Bristol engine was introduced, hence the AC Bristol. Subsequently Carroll Shelby went on to introduce yet more power with the American V8 which led to the legendary AC Cobra.
This Ace was first registered on 10 November 1955 and is in partially restored condition. It has a 3.5-litre Jaguar XK unit. Whilst not a factory offered option the XK engine has a marvellous reputation and in such a light vehicle will provide very rapid progress. The coachwork on this vehicle was restored and repainted in the late 1970s, but the car has been barn stored since this time. The nose has been slightly modified. The dashboard is loose in the vehicle and the car will need to be rewired. The hood and tonneau are missing and the seats and trim were removed. The condition of the engine is unknown.
NO RESERVE
R Registration No. WKJ 555
Chassis No. AE 104
Engine No. V3240-8
Blue with black leather interior
Engine: six cylinder, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, approximately 180bhp at 5,250rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: independent all round. Right hand drive.
In the early 1950s the reputation of AC was that of a rather staid motor manufacturer whose products were very outdated, the current models for instance still had beam-axle front suspension. This all changed with the annoucement of the AC Ace, whose prototype was first exibited at the London Motor Show of October 1953. This newly designed stylish sports car was based upon the sophisticated all-independently sprung chassis that John Tojerio had used for his sports racing cars. The bodywork of the Ace, like the Tojerio was a sleek two-seater 'Barchetta' style that had been much influenced by the Ferrari sports cars of the time. Initially the Ace was powered by the firm's well known light-alloy six cylinder overhead cam engine whose origins dated back to 1919 when it produced just 40bhp. In its debut in the Ace, the power was up to 85bhp at 4,500rpm which gave the new car a top speed of 103mph. With the AC engine nearing the end of its life and chassis having such a good reputation to tame more power it was not surprising that in 1957 the Bristol engine was introduced, hence the AC Bristol. Subsequently Carroll Shelby went on to introduce yet more power with the American V8 which led to the legendary AC Cobra.
This Ace was first registered on 10 November 1955 and is in partially restored condition. It has a 3.5-litre Jaguar XK unit. Whilst not a factory offered option the XK engine has a marvellous reputation and in such a light vehicle will provide very rapid progress. The coachwork on this vehicle was restored and repainted in the late 1970s, but the car has been barn stored since this time. The nose has been slightly modified. The dashboard is loose in the vehicle and the car will need to be rewired. The hood and tonneau are missing and the seats and trim were removed. The condition of the engine is unknown.
NO RESERVE