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£334,562

1970 AC 428 Frua Convertible 4-Speed

United States • 27 Oct 2023

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This 1970 AC 428 Frua Convertible is a rare, left-hand drive example with a four-speed manual transmission. It was refurbished in the 1990s and won an award at Pebble Beach, but has some cosmetic imperfections. It sold for $412,000.

Condition

7

The car is described as being refurbished in the 1990s and won an award at Pebble Beach in 1995. There is mention of cracks in the paint on the hood and a touched-up area near the driver-side door handle. Also, tears in the convertible top were repaired. Overall, the car seems to be in very good condition, with some minor cosmetic issues that have been addressed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

CFX37

Odometer:

1,000 miles

Reg Number:

AC 428

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 428ci Ford FE V8 Four-Barrel Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Green Paint Tan Leather Upholstery Tan Convertible Top 15" Halibrand Wheels Servo-Assisted Disc Brakes Coil-Spring Independent Suspension Power Windows Push-Button Radio Refurbished in 1990s
This 1970 AC 428 is one of approximately 80 examples manufactured with coachwork by Frua during seven years of production and is among approximately 29 convertibles built.

Configured in left-hand drive, chassis CFX37 is said to have been originally owned in the UK and spent time in Switzerland before being imported to the US, where it was purchased in the early 1980s by its current owner.

The car was sold in 1991 to a collector who oversaw its subsequent refurbishment, after which it collected a class victory at the 1995 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance before being re-purchased by its current owner.

Finished in green over tan leather, the car is powered by a 428ci Ford V8 that is mated to a Ford...