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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / LeMans Ace Just sold

« on: August 19, 2023, 01:21:35 »

The first LeMans Ace, AE205, as documented in the latest ACtion, just sold at Bonhams Monterey auction for $764K all in. I saw this car go thru the restoration at Gassman Automotive, and they did an absolutely amazing job of bringing it back to LeMans spec. A well deserved price, and a record for an AC?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Cars Certificate of Authenticity?

« on: September 28, 2022, 00:48:42 »

BEX 340 recently sold at auction, and the description states it is accompanied by an "AC Cars Certificate of Authenticity". I have never even heard of this certification before, can anyone lighten me? Who actually issues them?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC EFX Chassis on B.A.T.

« on: July 19, 2022, 20:20:02 »

An AC chassis that is stated as built for an Electric Vehicle prototype was just a no-sale on BAT at over $37K US. I was never even aware that AC was thinking about an EV. Anyone know more history on these?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-ac-cobra-efx-chassis/m?

Maybe this should be in the Cobra forum?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BEX385 coming up for auction

« on: July 15, 2022, 02:08:43 »

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ac/ace/2599114.html?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-07-13

Looks like the car comes with a hard top - did AC ever produce hard tops for the Ace? Or is this an aftermarket one? Almost looks like a top for an SP250.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BEX206

« on: June 22, 2022, 21:28:51 »

BEX208 just popped up for sale at Gullwing. Currently running an unknown-brand 6 cylinder, but comes with some Bristol Engine parts, including the correct matching-numbers head.

https://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/1956-ac-ace-bristol-c-4602.htm

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / ACs at H&H

« on: June 10, 2022, 20:11:35 »

H&H has an Aceca Bristol (BE681) and what is purported to Ace 2.6 RS5012 coming up for auction later this month. Don’t know if anyone here owns either car, curious what the clubs position is on RS5012?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Ace up for Auction at Monterey

« on: May 27, 2022, 13:52:39 »

Just saw this Ace coming up for auction:

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0011-1955-ac-ace/1229162

Heavily modified, RHD, and the number they list (AE901680) of course doesn't make sense. Anyone recognize this car?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / ACs at Bonhams 10 April

« on: April 01, 2022, 22:28:53 »

Wish I was in the UK to attend this auction, there is a plethora of ACs being offered:

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27520/goodwood-members-meeting/?page=2

2.6 Greyhound
Ace
Aceca
Buckland
Frua 428

and not an AC, bit a very AC-looking Aston Martin special.

Man, wish these were in the US!

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BEX1164

« on: April 01, 2022, 22:09:15 »

If anyone happens to have a  Bristol drive train sitting around, this could be a great project! Not many pictures to see what really is or isn't there, and has obviously had some damage to the nose, but nothing that looks impossible.'

https://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/1960-ac-ace-bristol-c-4539.htm

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AEX221 Sells at Scottsdale,

« on: January 27, 2022, 23:15:27 »

Is this a record price for an AC-engined Ace?

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27328/lot/44/

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Zephyr 6 parts supplier?

« on: November 17, 2021, 01:28:02 »

While I sadly don’t have a 2.6 Ace, I do have 2 Allard Palm Beaches that use the same Ford Zephyr 2.6 engine and gearbox. Both need restoration and engine rebuilds. As the Zephry was never sold here in the US, I have no idea on parts availability. Is there a source in the UK for engine/gearbox parts?

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland for sale

« on: May 09, 2021, 01:00:43 »

Gullwing Motors has a Buckland on eBay right now. I’m sure it is overpriced as all their stuff is, but here’s the link:



https://www.ebay.com/itm/274790016425

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace engine on B.A. T.

« on: March 04, 2021, 04:53:06 »

An Ace engine has appeared on Bring A Trailer. Not a lot of info supplied, and looks a bit rough.


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-ac-ace/

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BEX1064

« on: October 28, 2020, 00:27:08 »

I see BEX1064 is coming up for auction soon, what a lovely original car! If only I could win the lotto int he next few days...

See page 18 in the-catalog:
https://issuu.com/artcurialbpt/docs/4060?e=6268161/12789934

Will be very curious to see what it brings!

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Thermostat probe

« on: June 29, 2020, 19:50:39 »

Does it make any difference how far the thermostat probe bulb goes into the channel in the thermostat housing? See the attached picture. I’m assuming any depth will be fine as the water will encompass the probe no matter how shallow or deep the insertion. Anyone actually know?