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£26,880

2009 AC Ace by Hawk

United Kingdom • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 315

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AI Listing Summary

This AC Ace is a high-quality 'Hawk' replica, built by an aircraft engineer with extensive experience in British sports car restoration. It features a rebuilt 2.5-liter Triumph TR6 engine, Triumph GT6 gearbox, and numerous upgrades, presenting a thrilling driving experience with classic British style.

Condition

9

The car is described as being in 'as new' condition, with only 700 miles since being built. It benefits from a rebuilt engine, reconditioned gearbox, and various new components. The power delivery, transmission, handling, and braking performance are described as excellent, suggesting that it has been meticulously maintained and restored.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

HAWKS1SLC0208192

Odometer:

700 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 litre 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...