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1933 AC 16/56 Drophead Coupe

United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 40

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare AC Drophead Coupe, believed to be one of only 10 surviving examples from a limited production run. It features the desirable overslung chassis and original Weller 2-litre engine, making it a potentially valuable classic for a collector.
However, the car is currently in a completely dismantled state as an unfinished restoration project. A significant amount of spares are included, but a new owner will need considerable time, expertise, and resources to bring it back to running condition.

Condition

2

The car is described as being in a completely dismantled state, with the restoration project unfinished. While the chassis has been restored and many spares are included, the vehicle is not currently functional or safe, requiring substantial repairs and reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

9,941 miles

Reg Number:

APK22

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Description One of no more than around 25 made and perhaps 10 surviving; interesting history; in the previous ownership for over 50 years and in the current ownership for 13 years; desirable overslung chassis with original Weller 2-Litre six-cylinder engine; unfinished restoration project in a completely dismantled state; many spares included; forced sale due to illness AC's famous John Weller-designed 1,991cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine entered production in 1922, by which time the firm has been taken over by SF Edge.

A prominent Edwardian racing driver, Edge had petrol running through his veins and knew that there was no better way to sell cars than success in competition.

He turned his back on the rather pedestrian vehicles that had formerly underpinned AC’s success in favour of far more sporting machines.

In 1922 an AC became the first 1,500cc car to cover the mile at over 100mph, and in 1926 a 2-litre model became the first British car to win the Monte Carlo Rally.

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