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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Update of Register

« on: July 06, 2011, 22:44:47 »

All,

   First thanks to all the people who have provided me updates. I'm just updating the register again, please contact me with your details if changed or if you have bought a car.

   I also see that the Ac Ace Brooklands is getting some good press [Thanks John Norris!!]. I'm planning to get another register out before Sept.

   Also I may get done a parts list with serial numbers by end of year. I have located 200+ part numbers.

   Anyway, have fun in the sun [well for the next few days].

   John.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / That is more like it!

« on: May 26, 2011, 15:18:55 »

All I can say is wow[

]

   http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C229177

   John.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / A few links for Xmas!

« on: December 30, 2010, 08:39:48 »

Hi,

   Over the years like Keith, I have been looking up the race history of my Daimler SP250. This has shown many great pictures. As my car raced in many races with Ac's I thought the following may help. Sorry if you have seen them before!

   http://www.barcboys.com/

   The above site has most of the SCCA photo's

   http://www.racingsportscars.com/make/A.C._.html

   You can also find specific driver's example below (Duncan Raced my Daimler over the years)

   http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/Duncan-Black-USA.html

   Then click on photo's or results.

   Now for the third and final link, one of my friends in the VSCCA has uploaded some racing video's into youtube, so if you search for SCCA 1960, 1961, 1962 you will find some great video's

   http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scca+1959&aq=f
   http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scca+1960&aq=f
   http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scca+1961&aq=f

   This will show some really interesting stuff, example below

   Go to

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9PlcdfpBIk

   Then look from 1:01 on the time, you will see in a few seconds a number 4 Daimler SP250, this is my car chasing another car. Great.

   Anyway, just some good links. Now some other interesting information, the AC Bristol won the EP class in SCCA racing and then got moved to the CP class which it won. My Daimler was the only other car to win the EP class like the AC and then win the CP class.

   John.

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Register Updated [Nearly]

« on: December 22, 2010, 21:34:50 »

All,

   I have re-entered all the data and added all the updates emailed to me over the last few months. So over Xmas just finishing off. If you have any updates for the register please contact me via email or my details are in Action.

   I would like to get the latest information in the next Action. Also I may get it finished over Xmas all the parts I have for Aceca's and Ace's Brooklands, including some pictures of a chassis and some of the factory bucks for information.

   Anyway for now, wishing everyone a happy Xmas and Great new year!

   Thanks

   John.

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Update to Register

« on: September 09, 2010, 01:07:11 »

All Ace / Aceca Brookland Owners

   I'm just finishing off the register, please let me know if you have an Ace/Aceca Brooklands so I can keep the register up to date.

   Thanks

   John.

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General Forum / Reference AC Owners Sprint 6th Nov 2010

« on: September 08, 2010, 21:47:35 »

All,

   It is that time again, the sprint is on the 6th Nov 2010 at Goodwood. If you want to enter or assist, please email me at john_abel289@hotmail.com.

   I would like to see more AC's in the sprint this year!

   Thanks

   John.

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Photo Shot for C&SC

« on: February 11, 2010, 22:34:03 »

All,

   if you have an Ac Ace Brooklands that you would like to offer for a photo shot in C&SC magazine please contact me on john_abel289@hotmail.com.

   It is rare the Ace Brooklands gets any press, so this will help the cars visibility.

   John,

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Reference Register for Brookland Ace and Aceca

« on: January 30, 2010, 20:35:08 »

All,

   Recently I took over the register for Brookland Ace and Aceca. If you own one, would like to know about the car. I will pulling it all together for ACtion. Can you email me details on john_abel289@hotmail.com or contact me via the ACtion inside cover.

   Thanks

   John

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General Forum / Rarest AC of all time

« on: December 26, 2009, 22:55:27 »

Ok, here we go, what was the rarest AC produced. Looking for the specific mark, rather than a variant. I will start proceedings

   Ac Aceca Brooklands - 4 cars produced (2 demo cars, 1 Chassis and one written off during the Brooklands fire).

   Lets see what turns up! [

]

John

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General Forum / ACOC Sprint 7th Nov 2009

« on: September 30, 2009, 07:29:38 »

All,

   Just over a month to go, as it is the 60th anniversary of the ACOC I would like to increase the number of AC's at the event. If you need a form or would like to take part. If you need any information please contact me on john_abel289@hotmail.com

   Kind Regards

   John.

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General Forum / This time of year again for the ACOC Sprint 10'

« on: August 28, 2009, 21:25:28 »

All,

   Like last year entry to the ACOC sprint will start on the 1st Sept, I plan to send out entry forms to all last year runners! Would be great to see more AC's and better weather.

   If you would like copies of the ASR and entry form email me at john_abel289@hotmail.com

   Thanks

   John

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Reference Ace Brooklands Side window glass

« on: December 31, 2008, 10:00:21 »

Hi,

   My drivers window on my ac ace brooklands needs to be replaced, I have a question. Speaking to Starglass [who produced the original window] there are two sizes [4mm thick or 5mm thick] does anyone know why the difference. It would seem the later cars have the 5mm. So I assume production issue with the earlier cars.

   Also has anyone tried a 5mm window in a 4mm original car?

   Any help welcome!

   John

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General Forum / Brooklands on 1st Jan 2009

« on: December 29, 2008, 11:34:34 »

All,

   If you want to have a nice day out [I hope in the Sun!!] Brooklands have added the AC Owners Club to the list of invited Club's. This means an AC Owner Club Member with any AC can get in via the pre-1973 entrance [e.g. park inside]. Pre-war and Pre-1973 cars can park in front of the main building. The rest will park up towards the track. If you wish to go then please take your membership card with you, also entry price for pre-1973 cars will be Adults £6, Seniors £5, Children £4, 5 & under are free.

   Anyway, been each year good event some nice cars. I hope to see you there, not in the Aceca this year, but an Ac Ace Brooklands.

   John.

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General Forum / AC Owners Club - Annual Sprint

« on: September 11, 2008, 21:33:19 »

All,

   I have taken over from Clive Bowyer who has done an excellent job, I just hope I can run the sprint to the same level [if possible] this year. I opened up the entry on the 1st of Sept. So if you want to attend or even enter the event then email for more information or forms at the following

   john_abel289@hotmail.com

   The event will be at Goodwood Motor Circuit on the 1st of Nov 2008.

   Many Thanks

   John.

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