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£612,964

1957 AC Ace Bristol Le Mans Roadster

United States • 18 Aug 2023

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This 1957 AC Ace Bristol Le Mans Roadster, chassis AE205, boasts a rich racing history, including a 10th overall and 2nd in class finish at the 1957 LeMans 24 Hour race. Formerly owned by Ken Rudd and raced at LeMans, it features extensive modifications for enhanced performance and endurance, and has been under single ownership since 1963. Recently treated to a concours-winning restoration to its LeMans configuration, it's a race-proven machine ready for track or concours.

Condition

9

The car has undergone a recent, concours award-winning restoration, bringing it back to its 1957 LeMans race configuration. The meticulous restoration addressed both mechanical and cosmetic aspects, including replicating the original nose inlet shape and preserving the original color. This indicates that the car is in excellent condition, closely resembling its original race-ready state.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

AE205

Odometer:

2,348 miles

Reg Number:

170 ORP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1,971cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 3 Solex Downdraft Carburetors In Excess of 130bhp at 5,750rpm 4-Speed Bristol Close Ratio Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension Front Girling Disc - Rear Drum Brakes *The ex-Ken Rudd, AC Works, 1957 24 of Hours LeMans Entry – 2nd in class, 10th overall *Extensively documented history *Single owner since 1963 *Recently completed, concours award winning restoration THE CAR OFFERED "Of them all, the Ace was the truest sports car: it could be used for daily commuting or for high-speed long-distance touring, but it could also be driven to a race meeting, campaigned with distinction, and driven home again - even if that race was the Le Mans 24 Hours." - AC Heritage , Simon Taylor & Peter Burn.

This stunning Ace is certainly among the most storied examples of the model.

Originally built as an AC Ace Works demonstrator with AC engine as chassis AE205, it was subsequently prepared by Ken Rudd as an AC Bristol factory entry in the 1957 LeMans 2...