TBA Although founded on the basis of a mundane three-wheeled delivery vehicle, the Auto-Carrier name was later abbreviated to AC by the time of launch of the first four-cylinder in 1913.

AC's famous overhead-camshaft six entered production in 1922, by which time the firm has been taken over by Mr.

S.

F.

Edge.

A prominent Edwardian racer driver, Edge passionately believed in the publicity value of competition successes, as such in the same year 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.

AC was taken over once more by the Hurlock brothers in 1930, concentrating on sporting cars aimed at the discerning enthusiast.

The marque's reputation for producing well engineered and equally well finished cars continued under the Hurlocks' ownership, enabling AC to prosper despite the higher asking prices that these exemplary standards necessitated.

An improved, under-slung chassis ...