Comprehensive restoration carried out between 1982 and 1986
Regularly used and well-travelled, attending AC meetings in Europe, Ireland, and the UK
Benefits from a complete engine rebuild in 2019 and interior retrim in 2020
Original buff log books, numerous MOT certificates, and tax discs available
The Appeal
A lesser-known rakish AC saloon of the early post-war years, the AC 2-Litre is something of a hidden gem, undiscovered by most save a small community of discerning enthusiasts. Powered by a very capable triple-carb straight-six engine and boasting svelte aluminium bodywork formed over a timber frame, the 2-Litre was the preserve of wealthy motorists who valued performance and luxury in equal measure.
This particular example has been meticulously maintained following a comprehensive restoration carried out between 1982 and 1986. It's not just a showpiece, though. This car has been regularly used and well-travelled, attending AC meetings across Europe, Ireland, and the UK. With a complete engine rebuild in 2019 and a retrim in 2020, this AC 2 Litre Saloon is ready for its next adventure.
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1950
Purchased in 1982 from a business in Rusper where it was stored in a barn with many other cars from the 1950s
Three previous registered keepers, two from the same family
Original buff log books, many MOT certificates, and tax discs available
Underwent a total restoration between 1982 and 1986
First trip post-restoration was to Luxembourg in 1987 for an AC international meeting
Used regularly, attending AC meetings in Europe, Ireland, and the UK, covering around 50,000 miles under current ownership
Complete engine rebuild in 2019 and retrim in 2020
MOT and road tax exempt
Engine oil and filter changed in 2023
All servicing carried out by the owner
The Condition
The chassis is well presented and the vendor assures us it is corrosion-free
Coach-built, hand-formed aluminium body on an ash frame
Cellulose paintwork in Birch Grey, the original colour, with an aged patina
Light corrosion on the wheelarch bead on the offside rear wing
The seats and door cards have been retrimmed by a local classic Mercedes-Benz specialist
Spare carpet provided by the vendor
Cross ply tyres changed to new radials in 2015
Fitted with flashing indicators, although the wiring and semaphore indicators are still present
The Mechanics
AC UMB six-cylinder single overhead camshaft engine with triple SU carbs
Moss 4 speed gearbox with crash first gear, similar to Jaguars of the same era
ENV differential
Hydraulic brakes on the front and cable on the rear
Auxilary electric cooling fan fitted - (switched manually)
Slight oil leak from the sump drain plug due to different expansion rates of the aluminium sump and the 2-inch diameter brass drain plug
Auxiliary manually controlled electric radiator fan installed
No power steering or servo brakes, but with a low centre of gravity, the car handles well
All servicing carried out by the vendor
We're informed that the AC performs well, with ample performance to keep pace with modern traffic
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