Description
Chassis Number:AE513
Registration Number: VWJ 154
Introduced in 1954 at the Earls Court Motor Show, the AC Aceca fastback was a lightweight aluminium sports car, initially powered by the AC Weller-derived six-cylinder engine. The model shared the ladder-framed chassis and most of the steering and running gear with the Ace roadster.
This particular vehicle left the factory on August 15, 1955, and was originally finished in Bright Blue Metalline with Blue/ Grey leather trim. The first owner was Mr. H. W. Burke of Ilkley, Yorkshire. As is common with many cars of this era, it changed hands numerous times, undergoing eight ownership changes between 1961 and 1978. It then remained in single ownership for the following 39 years. In 2017, under new ownership, the restoration process began. According to previous sales records and documentation, the car underwent a bare-metal respray, and the engine was restored during its extended period of storage. In 2022, it was sold to its current owner, who has since meticulously refined the vehicle. The restoration work included fitting period-correct tyres, an electrical overhaul of various components (such as gauges, the wiper motor, ignition system, fuel pump, and a dynamator), and further mechanical upgrades.
On the mechanical front, the car received a carburettor rebuild and tuning, the fitting of a new crankshaft damper, and a thorough overhaul of the clutch and braking system, including the replacement of slave and master cylinders, brake linings, and wheel cylinders. Cosmetically, the Aceca is in superb condition, having undergone a full retrim and headlining replacement at a cost of £6, 700 in 2022.
This AC Aceca is an exceptional offering at its current price of £84, 995, representing a remarkable value given the £30, 000 spent on its recent restoration. It is also eligible for the Mille Miglia.
£79995
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