Not Sold | 2009 AC Ace by Hawk

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Not Sold (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)

2009 AC Ace by Hawk

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2013 • Lot 258

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a virtually 'as new' Hawk AC Ace replica, built by an experienced aircraft engineer. It features a rebuilt 2.5L Triumph TR6 engine, Triumph GT6 gearbox with overdrive, and desirable upgrades like Weber carburettors and electronic ignition, closely matching the original AC Ace specifications.

Condition

9

The car is described as being in 'as new' condition, with excellent power delivery, transmission, handling, and braking performance. The listing states that an aircraft engineer, with 30 years of experience, completed the build. The car benefits from several new or reconditioned components, suggesting that it is very well-maintained.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SISLCO208192

Odometer:

350 miles

Reg Number:

EYY 599B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

British racing driver Ken Rudd constructed the very first Ace-Bristol and his hybrid was quickly adopted by the AC factory and replaced AC's two litre powerplant.

First shown in Autumn 1956, the AC Ace-Bristol and the companion AC Aceca-Bristol were in production by the Spring of 1957.

Because it was not only more powerful than AC's own engine but capable of a lot more power-tuning, the Bristol unit made these cars, especially the Ace, much more suited for competition.

From 1961, the option of a 'Rudspeed' upgrade 2.6 straight-six engine, using triple Weber or SU carburettors became available.

This unit in some tuned forms would generate upwards of 170bhp.

However the late Caroll Shelby had by this time installed a big American V8 onto an AC Ace chassis and very quickly AC's focus was almost entirely redirected towards the new AC Cobra which launched in 1962.

Production of the AC Ace finished the same year with only 37 of the 2.6 litre Ace's manufactured.

Today, the AC Ace is po...