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 illnessAC'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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