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Chasing Classic Cars Episode re. 1955 Ace
« on: January 17, 2013, 17:01:43 »
The Velocity cable channel (Discovery network) has a show called Chasing Classic Cars here in the U.S.   Not sure if our European friends get this show or not.  The next episode on January 22nd is about a 1955 AC Ace.  The description of the episode is as follows:
   
   [font=Book Antiqua]When Wayne sells a rare 1955 AC ACE racecar on behalf of a client. It turns out that the car was purchased by the son of Joe Bojalad, a racer and the car's original owner. With Joe's 78th birthday fast approaching, Wayne tries to reunite man and car.[/font=Book Antiqua]
   
   The show's host is Wayne Carini of F40 Motorsports in Connecticut.  It is a great show and this particular episode sounds like a very interesting one if those on this site are able to view it over on your side of the world!

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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2013, 18:36:50 »
Thanks, I'll look forward to it.  It may be at 10 PM and DirectV Channel 281.

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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 19:46:14 »
In the UK, we get Chasing Classic Cars on the Discovery network, Click Here; Only AC mentioned at the moment is a Cobra.
   I have seen one episode with what they keep describing as an "AC Bristol", no mention of "Ace"!
   Plenty of Cobras have appeared too. It`s a fun show.

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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2013, 03:09:57 »
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Originally posted by nikbj68
   
In the UK, we get Chasing Classic Cars on the Discovery network, Click Here; Only AC mentioned at the moment is a Cobra.
   I have seen one episode with what they keep describing as an "AC Bristol", no mention of "Ace"!
   Plenty of Cobras have appeared too. It`s a fun show.
   

   
   Here is  the link to Velocity and the program schedule for Chasing Classic Cars.  The
   1/22/13 episode next week will be about the Ace. I saw the preview when watching this week's show and it looks like a great episode and the Ace "star car" looks nice indeed!
   
   http://velocity.discovery.com/tv-shows/chasing-classic-cars/tv-schedule.htm
   
   I saw Wayne Carini in Monterey a couple of years ago outside of the Russo and Steele auction checking out a car. He seems pretty nice. Love the show and some of the cars he uncovers. What fun!

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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2013, 17:22:30 »
In getting ready to watch the show next week, I found that Velocity on DirecTV 281 is a high definition station and not available.

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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 19:48:15 »
I actually bought a car from Wayne.
   The car and transaction were featured in one of his episodes - Fiat Multipla.  Hilariously fun little car.
   Actually looking to sell it in the spring.
   Great show for all vintage car lovers.
   Cheers,
   Rob

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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 00:56:27 »
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Originally posted by AcecaRacer
   
I actually bought a car from Wayne.
   The car and transaction were featured in one of his episodes - Fiat Multipla.  Hilariously fun little car.
   Actually looking to sell it in the spring.
   Great show for all vintage car lovers.
   Cheers,
   Rob
   

   
   I recollect the car and the episode. Cool little machine!  Where are you located in CA?  I'm in the Bay Area. Would be nice to get a group of AC owners together if there are some locally.
   
   Rob

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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 21:10:12 »
I emailed Wayne Carini to see if he had interest in featuring the AC's in the International in his show. No answer...yet.
   
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 22:46:50 »
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Originally posted by Gus Meyjes
   
I emailed Wayne Carini to see if he had interest in featuring the AC's in the International in his show. No answer...yet.
   
   Gus
   
   
   

   
   Now, that would be cool!

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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2013, 03:33:11 »
Rob -
   
   I am in the Bay Area too.  Hillsborough.
   There are currently 5 ACECA's in the greater Bay Area that I know of.  Some not running yet I believe.  There are a few Ace's as well.
   
   I would definitely love to get a drive up to Alice's going in the spring.
   
   Cheers,
   Rob

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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2013, 03:34:24 »
Gus -
   
   Do you want me to give him a call?
   
   Rob

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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2013, 14:56:37 »
I Love the show, Wayne finds incredible cars and this is the second time he has had an AC on the program.

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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2013, 15:24:23 »
Second time for an Ace, but there have been several Cobras.
   Yet to see this episode, but I record them whenever I spot anything AC-related!

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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2013, 15:52:56 »
could anybody put this broadcast online ? I'd enjoy seeing it !  thanks ...

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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2013, 19:17:27 »
quote:
Originally posted by AcecaRacer
   
Rob -
   
   I am in the Bay Area too.  Hillsborough.
   There are currently 5 ACECA's in the greater Bay Area that I know of.  Some not running yet I believe.  There are a few Ace's as well.
   
   I would definitely love to get a drive up to Alice's going in the spring.
   
   Cheers,
   Rob
   

   
   Hi Rob.  I'm in San Ramon, so not too far away.  It would be fun to get a group of AC owners together here in the area and perhaps have some get togethers this year.  That would be a lot of fun.  A run to Alice's sounds great to me.  I will send you my contact information and let's stay in touch.  I'm looking forward to giving my Mk. IV some more exercise!
   
   Rob