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Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)

Regretfully Withdrawn** 1961 AC Aceca Coupe

United Kingdom • 20 Sept 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1961 AC Aceca Coupe, the third from last Bristol-engined car, boasts a matching numbers engine rebuilt to 154bhp fast-road specification and a well-documented ownership history. While retaining its original charm and benefiting from sensible upgrades like overdrive and electronic ignition, its age and multiple owners suggest it's a well-maintained driver rather than a concours example.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as an original and well-sorted matching numbers example, which suggests it's been maintained to a good standard. It has benefited from a rebuilt engine to fast-road specification and other sensible modifications. There's mention of routine maintenance and recent major servicing, indicating ongoing care. However, the detailed history of multiple owners and the age of the vehicle suggest some wear and tear is likely, placing it in the 'Very Good' category.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BE817

Odometer:

73,000 miles

Reg Number:

PAE 33

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The third from last Bristol-engined car - Uprated 154bhp fast-road engine A hardtop version of the popular AC Ace, the fastback-styled Aceca coupé, debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1954.

The Aceca's hatchback body was constructed in hand-formed aluminium over a tubular steel framework, while the tubular chassis was more substantially built than the Ace's.

To reduce noise levels within the cabin, AC mounted all major components on rubber bushes.

The result was a well-engineered, lightweight and extremely pretty GT car in the best AC tradition.

From 1956 the more powerful (up to 130bhp) 2.0-litre Bristol six-cylinder engine became available.

The Bristol ‘Six’ was based on that of the pre-war BMW 328, with an ingenious cylinder head designed by Rudolf Schleicher, incorporating hemispherical combustion chambers and inclined valves without recourse to overhead or indeed twin camshafts.

Its tune-ability made the engine a popular choice for British racing car constructors, most ...

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£33,480

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£76,493

Median Price (Since 2020)

£106,400

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