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£368,000
1963 AC MA-200 Roadster Prototype
United Kingdom • 14 Jul 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a unique 1963 AC MA-200 Roadster Prototype, a 'might-have-been' successor to the AC Ace. It features a 4.7-litre Ford V8 engine, independent suspension, and Italianate aluminum bodywork. The car has a known ownership history, was professionally restored in the USA between 2006-2010, and comes with an extensive history file.
Condition
8
The car has been professionally restored and has won awards at Concours d'Elegance events. It has been carefully maintained and has a well-documented history.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
MA-200
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
603 UXT
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Unique factory prototype 4.7-litre Ford V8 engine Known ownership history Professionally restored in the USA 2006-2010 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance class winner 2010 Extensive history file One of the British motor industry's more fascinating 'might-have-beens', this beautiful open roadster is an indication of what might have replaced the AC Ace had the company not been occupied building Carroll Shelby's Cobra.
The car's curious 'MA' chassis number prefix is assumed to refer to AC's Polish engineer Zdzislaw Marczewski, a former RAF bomber pilot who had arrived at AC Cars from General Aircraft at Feltham.
Despite being fully occupied with AC's many other engineering projects, which provided the lion's share of its income, Marczewski found time to design a range of horizontally opposed engines ranging from a 500cc twin to a 2.4-litre six.
When thoughts turned to an Ace replacement, the 2.4-litre six was considered as a possible power plant.
In the event, common sense prevailed an...
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