£287.5k
1961 AC Ace 2.6-Litre Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 19 May 2021
Market Position:
World Record
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£287,500
1961 AC Ace 2.6-Litre Roadster
UK • 19 May 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 AC Ace 2.6-Litre Roadster, owned since 1971, is a rare left-hand drive model, being the sixth of only 36 Ford-powered examples. It was professionally restored in the 2000s and has been enthusiastically campaigned through the UK and Europe, with about 27,600 miles covered since the restoration. The car has known ownership history from new and comes with an extensive history file.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very fine order but not perfect, a working road car to be used and enjoyed. It has minor 'niggles' such as poor synchromesh on 2nd gear and a non-functioning electric clock. The owner describes the condition as generally very good.
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27,600 miles
RSX 5006
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
661 CGT
1961
Auction
£287.5k
1961 AC Ace 2.6-Litre Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 19 May 2021
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other Ace 2.6s
£123,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£202,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£287,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
This vehicle has set a new record for the Ace 2.6
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Previous Ace 2.6 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Jan 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
40,427 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Jan 2018, 40,427 miles
Passed
On 14th Dec 2016, 37,551 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in steering
- o/s rear shock absorber lower rubber mounting split
Failed
On 13th Dec 2016, 37,551 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Fuel system component leaking number 3 carb (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- slight play in steering
- o/s rear shock absorber lower rubber mounting split
Passed
On 29th May 2015, 28,582 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- play in front steering arm pivot bush
- contaminants in fuel filter
- front king pins slight play - grease
- o/s outer driveshaft u/j slight play
- hazards?
MOT Mileage Trend
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