£93,640
1951 AC Ace Ford 2.6 Ruddsport
COYS • UK • 11 Jul 2015
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£93,640
1951 AC Ace Ford 2.6 Ruddsport
UK • 11 Jul 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961-1963 AC Ace 2.6 Roadster was meticulously constructed over 19 years by renowned specialists. It boasts a stage 5 Ruddspeed engine producing 180bhp, Moss gearbox with overdrive, and is presented in grey metallic with a black hide interior, accompanied by extensive documentation and FIA HTP papers.
Condition
10
The car is described as being in pristine condition throughout, with all aluminum body work and period instruments and gauges. It has been fully trimmed and benefits from the fitment of correct discs and Alfin drum brakes, as well as a detachable roll cage.
/ 10
1,909 miles (via 2013 MOT)
1558
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KDF 616
1951
Auction
£93,640
1951 AC Ace Ford 2.6 Ruddsport
COYS • UK • 11 Jul 2015
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
Launched at the 1953 Earls Court Show, the AC Ace attracted immense interest not only for its superb lines but also because it was one of only two production cars then available with all independent suspension.
It was also a sports car in the best of British tradition, capable of 103mph and 0-60mph in 11.4 seconds.
Despite a relatively high price, the Ace proved popular when production began in 1954, its appeal further increased by works competition results that included 11th overall and a class win on the Tulip Rally the following year.
An Ace was also campaigned to great effect by Ken Rudd, whose Ruddspeed concern had coaxed 100bhp from the 2-litre engine.
Competition successes continued, both in the UK and USA, as well as at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958.
Only 37 Ace 2.6 Roadsters were built by AC cars from 1961 to 1963.
This Ace was constructed to exacting standards by respected specialists Bill Monk, Steve McFarland and Nigel Winchester over a 19 year period from 1991 to 2010.
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Price Analysis vs Other Ace 2.6s
£123,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£202,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£287,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th May 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
1,909 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th May 2013, 1,909 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in o/s inner track rod end
- track rod end dust covers perished
Passed
On 4th Jan 2012, 1,717 miles
Passed
On 17th Jun 2011, 1,209 miles
Passed
On 19th Aug 2010, 993 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
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