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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / 1951 Ace 2.6

« on: October 11, 2015, 10:57:22 »

I see from the results of the July sale at Coys that a 1951 (sic) 2.6 fetched £93k. But no Aces of any kind were made as early as 1951, let alone a 2.6! And the price achieved is about half what I would expect.
   
   Does anyone know anything about this mysterious machine?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Moss box rebuild

« on: August 11, 2015, 20:36:41 »

I am thinking of having the Moss box on my Ace 2.6 (RSX5006) rebuilt by JB Sports Engineering with an all-synchromesh conversion, as the company has done on a number of Jags and Morgans. The ratios are different (closer, which would be nice between second and third) and having a synchro first will be non-original, but I am tempted. Does anyone have experience of one of these conversions, and if so, can I have a drive please! Alternatively, suggestions about who could do the job would be appreciated. Anyone taking it on must have the engineering facilities to make new shafts and gears as necessary, not just dress the old ones and fit new bearings and seals.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / History of RSX5006

« on: September 24, 2012, 10:37:45 »

I recently acquired a photo of my car from Peter Napier, the man who sold my car to Bob Seidman, who sold it to me (in 1971). It was taken in Paris, probably during 1964. Peter now lives in Massachusetts and I recently tracked him down. To my surprise, he told me he did not buy the car from the original owner (Patrick Schwartz) but from an American serviceman in Paris, possibly stationed at NATO's then headquarters, at Porte Dauphine, or at SHAPE in Rocquencourt. However, he has forgotten the name.
   
   David Sanderson, who rebuilt my car, tells me that an American called Vincent was active in French AC circles around that time, he owned BEX364 at one point. Even if he didn't own my car, it is very possible that he knows who did. Does anyone know of Vincent?
   
   I also understand that a former Chardonnet employee still has some records from that time. Does anyone know who he is and how I can contact him? It is very likely that the car passed through Chardonnet's hands at some time.