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£230,000
1957 AC Ace Roadster
United Kingdom • 7 Sept 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1957 AC Ace Roadster, chassis AE220, boasts a 2.0-liter AC engine and overdrive transmission. Fully restored between 2016 and 2024, it features a known ownership history and a substantial history file. However, a suspected head gasket failure was noted en route to the sale, requiring repair post-sale.
Condition
7
The car is described as in 'excellent, fully restored' condition throughout, with a comprehensive and well-documented history including restoration bills and certificates. Recent work includes an engine rebuild, gearbox and overdrive rebuild, dashboard restoration, carburetor restoration, and new exhaust fabrication. However, a suspected head gasket failure while being driven to the sale tempers the overall condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
AE220
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
YBP 782
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• 2.0-litre AC engine • Overdrive transmission • Known ownership history • Fully restored between 2016 and 2024 • Substantial history file Chassis 'AE 220' was completed in right-hand drive configuration at AC's Thames Ditton factory on 30th October 1957.
Powered by AC's own 1,991cc engine from new, the Ace was finished in Damask Red with a black interior and supplied new to marque specialists K N Rudd Ltd (Ruddspeed).
The car was registered 'YBP 782', the registration it retains to this day.
In January 1958, Rudd sold 'AE 220' to a Mr Alan Bremner of Newcastle upon Tyne, who kept the Ace for one year before selling to Mrs Dorothy Morris of North London.
When the Morris family moved to Heathfield the Ace went with them and was looked after by Seys Garages (Heathfield) Ltd (there are various handwritten invoices documenting the work in the history file).
The Ace then passed into the ownership of Dr A J B Missen and his family in 1967, with whom it would remain for some 43 years.
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£34,867
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£180,167
Median Price (Since 2020)
£364,928
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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