Anyone know where this AC Grayhound is?

[Steve L]

Hi All.

Years ago when I was kid my best mates dad had a AC Grayhound in a barn, we used to clean it every now again, I never saw it run. Then one day it was gone that must have been about 1980.
I have often wondered what happened to it.
It was silver with red leather, it had a sliding sunroof and a straight six Bristol engine with triple carbs.
The number plate was 1 DTM but the number plate is still local, so is no longer on the car.
The car was in Wootton Green, Bedfordshire.
The car looked in great condition but was only young then.

Any news would be great,

Steve.

[B.P.Bird]

Steve,
Not much help: The G'hound was chassis number BEF 2519 with the Bristol 100D2 engine, built 1961. Originally blue with blue leather. It was an agent's demonstrator when new and they were called Porters. Maybe they are still in your area ?
As you say she has lost her registration mark of 1 DTM, now in use on a Land Rover.

[Steve L]

Thanks for the info,

Bit more information, Christie's sold it 1994 now reg CSU 181, last tax was also 1994 so may have gone abroad.

From Christie's web site....

London|25 February 1994

Price realised GBP 14,950

1961 A.C. GREYHOUND BRISTOL 2+2 COUPE

Registration No. CSU 181
Chassis No. BEF 2519
Engine No. 100D2 1104
Silver with blue leather interior.

Engine: six cylinder, 1,971cc, 127bhp at 6,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel disc; Suspension: front, independent, wishbones, coil springs, rear, independent, trailing arms, coil springs. Right hand drive.

The A.C. Cars factory had thought it desirable for some years to supplement their strictly two-seater, so that the family man who needed further accomodation could remain loyal to the marque. After much expeimentation with various mechanical and body configurations, the new Greyhound 2+2 seater was unveiled at the 1959 London Motor Show.

The chassis frame and suspension departed from the normal pactice in that the main frame was now of rectangular tubes. Coil springs and rack and pinion steering were also introduced. Various engine types were available including the high performance Bristol 100D2 which is fitted to this stunning car. The handbuilt aluminium coachwork is enhanced by the interior finish that is equal to far more expensive cars, including reclining front seats with fine Connolly hides and a burr walnut dashboard. The Motor road tested a similar car which obtained a top speed of 104mph and 0-60mph in 11.4 seconds. The testers enjoyed the close ratio gearbox, general standard of roadholding, ride comfort and returned a petrol consumption of 20mpg.

Chassis number BEF 2519 left the factory during 1961 consigned to an A.C. dealer in Bedford who used it as his own car. It was subsequently stored for many years until 1987 when it was sold to G.B. Car Centre who sold it to its present owner in 1988. At 21,000 miles the speedometer was replaced and the present reading of 9,500 means that this car is still a relatively low mileage vehicle which is reflected by the overall excellent condition of the car.