AC Owners Club Forum
AC Owners Club Forum => Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum => Topic started by: bex316 on November 04, 2009, 01:18:41
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-AC-Ace-Bristol-AC-Bristol-1960-AC-ACE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4a9bf4176cQQitemZ320444045164QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
Jerry
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That is not a bad looking AC, but I wonder if it bothers anyone else that the name "Bristol" continues to be associated with it.
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Originally posted by Jim A
That is not a bad looking AC, but I wonder if it bothers anyone else that the name "Bristol" continues to be associated with it.
They`ve even taken off the 'AC Bristol' badge & just got the round AC one on the nose!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!BeDNIdQBGk~$(KGrHqQH-CIErdl9c+OvBK7nq9oLgQ~~_3.JPG)
(Also, is it actually owned by an ACOC member?)
I suppose as it was 'born' as a Brizzle (and will always bear it`s 'BEX' chassis no.) it is fair to still describe it as such, even with the Ford V8 in,
at least they aren`t calling it a CobrAce or AceBra!
Incidentally, how much torsional strength would this chassis longitudinal and 'X' bracing add?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!BeDNMjQB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DsErfrsHfzdBK7nrtt1hQ~~_3.JPG)
Not as much as sleeving, I would guess?
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Auction ended. Highest bid $ 126,100 but reserve not met so remains unsold.
Jerry
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Not sure I believe the bid is real, either.
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The x-brace adds little to the torsional stiffness since it is all in one plane.
Note the C channels welded to the underside of the main tubes.
Welder, check. Scrap iron, check. Case of Bud, check.
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That is a steep reserve for a modified, non original, car. I realize Ac's have been commanding a hefty value increase over the past few years, but this looks like the 126K should have been right on the money.
Gus