Keith,
Thanks for your reply. I look forward to hearing from Tim and David. Yes, the earlier photos of the white with red AC Ace are of AE29. I will post some on this forum, too.
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The photos above are of the bonnet and boot latches, of which I'm wondering if they weren't put on as a faster latch as the car was being raced.
I bought it from John Baldwin in October 1995. The first owner was Colonel R.T. Black, USA, July 14, 1954.
It does have holes in the scuttle for a roll bar and like you, I am wondering if it does have a race history given the fact that it has diagonal stiffeners on the frame.
Here are some photos, I've taken off the rear brake drums to work on them.
Lastly but most interesting to me is that the front cross leaf springs are chromed.
Really appreciate your help, Keith.
Jim