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This AC Roadster was originally ordered and invoiced as a standard "UK Market" AC Ace with high-compression (8.0:1) 2.0-liter ACE engine, No. CLB-2392. It retained this engine for many years until being converted with a late specification Bristol engine, No. 100D2 1079.
Chassis AE1016 was ordered new by European Cars Company Ltd of London. It was ordered new and shipped from the AC Factory in Thames Ditton on February 28th, 1959. The original exterior color was "Bright Blue Metaline" and it was fitted and still retains a red full leather interior. The original hood and tonneau cover were both black and remain this way today.
The European Cars Company Ltd, sold the car new to the Davies Car Centre Ltd at 22-34 Horn Lane, Acton, London W3. They in turn sold it to the first private owner, Mr. K.L. Bowers, who also resided in Acton, London. The car was issued and remained for most of its life on UK registration plates "605 UMH".
The car was carefully preserved and well cared for throughout its life which has seen it travel to the four corners of the world including a long-stint in a private Japanese Museum Collection for nearly 20 years
