Highlights

Only 27,000 miles from new
Well presented factory standard car
Three keepers with current one since 2001
One of only 58 built and amongst the last Series 1 cars
260bhp Mustang 4.9L V8 with 5spd Borg Warner manual gearbox
Includes appropriate private plate 'N444ACE'
Viewings are strongly recomended

The Appeal

When Britain’s oldest car maker decided to branch out from building Cobra continuation cars, the result was the Brooklands Ace, named after the circuit that hosted the firm’s factory and the illustrious car that birthed the 60s snake. It was a bold and committed project, featuring a stainless steel chassis designed by GT40 guru Len Bailey, a sculptural aluminium body designed by IAD and a 4.9L V8 Mustang engine.

As with many such small-volume, bespoke sports car projects, the economics didn’t quite add up, and just 58 cars were built between 1993 and 2000. 46 of them were ‘Series 1’ cars like this, all built just before AC imploded in 1996. This silver metallic car is amongst the last of those, one of just 35 or perhaps 40 built with the desirable 5-speed manual Borg Warner gearbox.

In the intervening 31 years, the car has amassed just 27,000 miles in the hands of just three keepers, the current one since 2001. As you would expect, it remains in very good order, the blue leather cabin being particularly tidy. The history file supports the low mileage. The distinctive ‘ACE’ private plate is included.

Few British GTs are as rare or are attached to such an illustrious name as this very smart Brooklands Ace. One not to miss.

Key Information

Mileage: 27,000 miles indicated (supported by MOT and history records)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: expired 29th January 2026 with advisory for tyre
Technical specs: 260bhp 4,942cc V8 petrol, five-speed manual, right-hand drive
Paperwork: service book, various invoices, CV5C, MOTs

Service history:

09/98 - 22,130 miles - AC Cars
02/98 - 18,880 miles - AC Cars
01/97 - 11,995 miles - AC Cars
12/96 - 5,689 miles - AC Cars
09/95 - 1,028 miles - AC Cars

The Detail

Very well kept low mileage car in silver metallic showing few marks
Alumiunium bodywork appears straight and well kept with few blemishes
Five spoke factory alloy wheels in good order with light kerbing to note
Older tyres with advisory to note on January 2025 MOT
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on January 2025 MOT
Dark blue fabric roof in good order with clear rear screen
Dark blue leather interior in very good condition as shown
Light grey and dark blue leather trimmed door cards
Smart veneers through doors, console and dashboard
Alcantara dashboard top appears in good order
Period Alpine radio cassette fitted
Blue boot carpets in good condition in photos
Vendor states the car has been regularly maintained and serviced
Vendor states that it is not a showroom example and some aesthetically tinkering will be needed
It runs and drives but occasionally backfires when its cold

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