It has now been established that 2030 has continuous history as a complete vehicle. The updated register reads:
AC Cars demonstration car. 4.2 Ltr engine. Instructions issued 12-9-62
RHD. Listed on Shelby American ledger as ""AC test car"". Completed at Thames Ditton and not sent to the USA. Believed to have been the prototype rack & pinion car. Registered 1 Nov 62 and used by AC as factory demonstrator. Sold 18 Nov 63.
Severely damaged, believed to be front end collision followed by fire; log book stamped ‘insurance total loss payment’ (68/9). Salvageable components kept together, front end of chassis and front A frame replaced and new body made, with hood scoop, side vents and larger wheel arches. Purchased dismantled by Ronald Horsey (81). Rebuilt with the new body, replacement 6 bolt 289 engine, non-standard dashboard, incorrect instruments, Ace-style seats, incorrect filler cap & 6” wheels. Rebuild completed in 84.
[Shelby American/AC (63), D Cromby (68), Rupert Nuttall (71), John Southon (81)]
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