AC ACECA AEX523 for sale

[igo]

Hello,
   I am from Portugal and I have an Ac ACECA for sale.
   It cames to Portugal in 1955.
   It have all paper work, and is dismanttled.
   You can see in EBAY.
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-ACECA-AEX523-1955-Restoration-racer-project_W0QQitemZ220136901892QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[nikbj68]

WOWSER! That`s going to be one serious project!
   Looks like they buried it in 1955!!!
   
   Good luck selling, Igo!

[Ian Rogers]

quote:Originally posted by igo
   
Hello,
   I am from Portugal and I have an Ac ACECA for sale.
   It cames to Portugal in 1955.
   It have all paper work, and is dismanttled.
   You can see in EBAY.
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-ACECA-AEX523-1955-Restoration-racer-project_W0QQitemZ220136901892QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
   

[Ian Rogers]

quote:Originally posted by igo
   
Hello,
   I am from Portugal and I have an Ac ACECA for sale.
   It cames to Portugal in 1955.
   It have all paper work, and is dismanttled.
   You can see in EBAY.
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-ACECA-AEX523-1955-Restoration-racer-project_W0QQitemZ220136901892QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
   

   
   
   I own AC Aceca AEX 525 (your chassis no. is AEX 523?) Five cars in total went to Portugal, all in 1955.
   I have a lot of history for the car when it went to the USA in the mid 1970s where it competed on the American Historic racing circuit but its life in Portugal I do not have much information on. Can you help please?
   In 1963 it was fitted with the Ford 2.6 engine, Raymond Mays head, triple Webers, Moss gearbox, Borrani wheels and much else. All these items came from a 1962 Ace that burnt out on a dockside fire that was owned by Francisco Jose Gentil Heredia. He raced the Ace in Portugal and other European Countries I believe.  I had an address as Apartado 173; 2710 – Sintra: Portugal but it was returned as ‘devolvido ao remetente’. Can you help me trace F. Heredia or put me in contact with anyone who may know AC cars is Portugal.
   After the transplant from the Ace I am interested to know if the Aceca was raced and if so by whom.
   
   Many thanks
   
   Ian Rogers
   
   Ps.   If I knew how to do it I would attach an image of my car but technology has beaten me

[António Costa]

Call me on 967028924

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by Ian Rogers
   ....If I knew how to do it I would attach an image of my car but technology has beaten me....Many thanks
   Ian Rogers

   Posting photos Thread (5th post down)
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   Nik.

[igo]

Hello, Mr. Ian Rogers,
   So I look for Mr. Heredia, and some callings later I get him.
   Plesase contact him on his email,
   
           manao60@yahoo.com
   
   If you can not contact via email please let me know and I will give you him mobil number, OK .....
   Best regards,
   
   FERNANDO

[igo]

NO ; MR nikbj68,
   This car have an accident when new, and was abandoned.
   Later someone bought it and start to restore it.
   He takes all the aluminium body out,to repair the chassis.
   Best regards,
   FERNANDO
   quote]Originally posted by nikbj68
   
WOWSER! That`s going to be one serious project!
   Looks like they buried it in 1955!!!
   
   Good luck selling, Igo!
   
   
   [/quote]

[Ian Rogers]

Antonio; It was good to talk with you but I was sorry to hear the news that Count Heredia had recently died. If however, as you suggested,  you can contact his Family when you have time to help me put together the history of BG-22-87 (chassis AEX 525) I would be very grateful.
   Enjoy your holiday
   
   Regards
   
   Ian Rogers
   
   

quote:Originally posted by António Costa
   
Call me on 967028924
   

[Ian Rogers]

Thanks for your help. I am experimenting with 'attachments' and even though the computer is smoking it has not blown up yet so I must be on the right track. When I have succeeded I will post an image of the Aceca amd go and have a large drink in celebration of one over technology. Watch this space!!
   
   Regards
   
   Ian
   
   

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   

quote:Originally posted by Ian Rogers
   ....If I knew how to do it I would attach an image of my car but technology has beaten me....Many thanks
   Ian Rogers

   Posting photos Thread (5th post down)
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   Nik.
   

[Ian Rogers]

Thanks again Fernando, much appreciated for all your help. I will e-mail Mr Heredia and let you know what happens.
   
   Again, enjoy your holiday
   
   Kind regards
   
   Ian
   
   
   

quote:Originally posted by igo
   
Hello, Mr. Ian Rogers,
   So I look for Mr. Heredia, and some callings later I get him.
   Plesase contact him on his email,
   
           manao60@yahoo.com
   
   If you can not contact via email please let me know and I will give you him mobil number, OK .....
   Best regards,
   
   FERNANDO
   

[Ian Rogers]

Here goes. Not sure what will happen! But if it works this is AEX 525 fitted with the race engine,triple Webers, Raymond Mays head, gearbox, Borrani's etc from RSX 5009. Note the Ace/Cobra styled nose.
   
   
   
   

quote:Originally posted by Ian Rogers
   
Thanks for your help. I am experimenting with 'attachments' and even though the computer is smoking it has not blown up yet so I must be on the right track. When I have succeeded I will post an image of the Aceca amd go and have a large drink in celebration of one over technology. Watch this space!!
   
   Regards
   
   Ian
   
   

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   

quote:Originally posted by Ian Rogers
   ....If I knew how to do it I would attach an image of my car but technology has beaten me....Many thanks
   Ian Rogers

   Posting photos Thread (5th post down)
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   Nik.
   

   

[nikbj68]

Well done, that man!
   Could one call AEX525 the spiritual inspiration for the Mamba? I rather like it.

[Ian Rogers]

Now there is a thought...!
   Thanks again for your help re uploading the images.
   
   
   

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   
Well done, that man!
   Could one call AEX525 the spiritual inspiration for the Mamba? I rather like it.
   

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by Ian Rogers
   ...Thanks again for your help re uploading the images.

   My pleasure[]
   
   I see the auction ended with no bidders, I hope that something positive will happen to this car, whether it be restoration or, at worst, parts donor.