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£210,036
1937 AC 16/80 "Sloping Tail" Competition Sports
United States • 26 Feb 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 AC 16/80 "Sloping Tail" Competition Sports is a rare example with significant history, including racing modifications and a recent comprehensive refurbishment. It features a matching-numbers engine, unique coachwork, and extensive documentation, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a three-year refurbishment, including a repaint, re-trim, and engine rebuild. The listing includes extensive documentation and historical photos, indicating meticulous care and attention to detail.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
L631
Odometer:
3,000 miles
Reg Number:
ELN 160
RHD/LHD:
RHD
TMU 2.0-Liter SOHC Inline-Six Triple SU Carburetors Moss Four-Speed Manual Transmission Aluminum Sloping-Tail Coachwork Aberdeen Slate Grey Paint Blue Leather Upholstery Blue Convertible Top Blue-Painted 19" Wire Wheels Duo-Servo Drum Brakes Hydro-Telecontrol Shock Absorbers Correspondence From Original Owner Historical Photos & Documents Refurbished 2017-2020
This 1937 AC 16/80 is one of 42 Competition Sports two-seaters built between 1935 and 1939 and is among just 14 examples built with “sloping tail” coachwork during the final three production years.
Chassis L631 was ordered new by a Ms.
Clare Mary Hope-Edwardes, who took delivery of the car in December 1937 and retained it until the early 1950s, by which time she had assumed the title Lady More of Bishop’s Castle.
After several changes of hand, the car was purchased in 1957 by a South London man who raced it with several modifications including yellow paintwork that earned it the nickname the “Flying Banana.” It received a mult...
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£138,754
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£174,395
Median Price (Since 2020)
£210,036
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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