Not Sold | 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster

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Not Sold (Est: £160,000 - £200,000)

1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster

United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 232

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster is a desirable classic sports car with a documented history and recent major engine rebuild (2023-2025). It underwent restoration in the mid-2000s and has been maintained by Classic Performance Engineering since 2016, including a significant £33,000 engine overhaul.

The car has been in the current ownership since 2007/2008 and features overdrive and front disc brakes. While it has been repainted and was noted as being 'in bits' in 2003, the extensive mechanical work and historical significance of the Ace Bristol model make it a notable offering.

Condition

7

The car was restored in the mid-2000s and had its engine rebuilt between 2023-2025, indicating significant recent work. However, the listing notes it was 'in bits' in 2003 and has been repainted multiple times, suggesting it's not in pristine or outstanding condition. The price of the engine rebuild (£33,000) suggests a high level of mechanical attention, but the overall condition is described as 'Good' to 'Very Good' with some wear visible.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BE 293

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

8060 PX

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• One of the all-time great classic sports cars • Listed in the AC Bristol Register • Restored in the mid-2000s • Present ownership since 2007/2008 • Maintained by Classic Performance Engineering at Bicester • Engine rebuilt 2023-2025 '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.

An influential and widely imitated design, the AC Ace (and its Cobra derivative) could trace its origins back to a one-off sports-racer built by chassis engineer John Tojeiro for Cliff Davis in 1952.

The success of Davis' Tojeiro sports-racer prompted AC Cars to acquire the rights to the design, which was put into production in 1954 as the Ace.

The Davis car's pretty Ferrari 166-inspired barchetta bodywork was retained, as was Tojeiro's twin-t...