£207k (Est: £150k - £200k)
1958 AC Ace-Bristol
*WITHDRAWN*
This vehicle has been sold prior to auction so will not be offered for sale at Castle Combe
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£207,000 (Est: £150,000 - £200,000)
1958 AC Ace-Bristol
*WITHDRAWN*
This vehicle has been sold prior to auction so will not be offered for sale at Castle Combe
UK • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 118
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This matching numbers AC Ace-Bristol is a historically significant car, having competed in the 2010 Spa 6 Hours race and benefiting from over £150,000 in documented maintenance and restoration work. It's eligible for various historic racing events and comes with a UK MoT until August 2026.
Condition
8
The car has had over £150,000 spent on maintenance and restoration since 2013, including a comprehensive engine rebuild in 2025 and bodywork restoration in 2017. It has also had mechanical overhauls to suspension, rear axle, brakes, and steering. While it has a history of racing, the extensive recent work suggests it is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, requiring minimal reconditioning.
/ 10
45,950 miles
BEX406
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
YSU 362
1958
Auction
£207k (Est: £150k - £200k)
1958 AC Ace-Bristol
*WITHDRAWN*
This vehicle has been sold prior to auction so will not be offered for sale at Castle Combe
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Matching numbers example - Veteran of the 2010 Spa 6 Hours race - Invoices on file for £150,000+ in maintenance and restoration
Returning to production after the Second World War, in the early 50s AC Cars of Thames Ditton sought a replacement for the now aging 2-Litre range of cars.
A product of renowned race car designer and constructor John Tojeiro, AC Cars acquired Tojeiro’s sleek lightweight open two-seater design, developed the car’s styling, fitted a 2-litre, six-cylinder AC engine and christened the new model the “Ace”.
With a light, ladder-type tubular frame, all independent transverse leaf spring suspension, and an open two-seater alloy body reminiscent of Ferrari’s 166 MM Barchetta, the Ace debuted to great acclaim at the 1953 Earls Court motor show.
Featuring all-round independent suspension (a British first), the Ace was equally adept on road and track, with superb handling and minimal body roll, ultimately setting the cornerstones for the giant-killing Shelby Cobras of...
Price Analysis vs Other Ace Bristols
£115,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£221,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£414,126
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
45,925 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2025, 45,925 miles
Failed
On 26th Jul 2016, 44,959 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)
- Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)
- Direction indicator not working all 4 (1.4.A.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- rear brake binding nearside (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Passed
On 13th May 2010, 42,577 miles
Failed
On 13th May 2010, 42,577 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
MOT Mileage Trend
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