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Not Sold (Est: £37,000 - £43,000)
1953 AC Buckland
United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2017 • Lot 205
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1953 AC Buckland racer, formerly owned by ACOC founder Harold Day, with a rich competition history at Goodwood, Brands Hatch, and Silverstone. Restored from the ground up, it retains its original chassis and period aluminum bodywork, with rebuilt mechanicals and upgraded components, offering a unique piece of British motoring history.

Condition
7
The car has been restored from the ground up, retaining its original chassis and period aluminum bodywork, which has been stripped back to bare metal, media blasted, and imperfections restored. The running gear has had a nut and bolt rebuild, and the brake system includes upgraded components. While some original parts need refurbishing, the car's extensive provenance and race history contribute to its overall value and condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
EH1984
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
PAR 419
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The AC Buckland is a development from the AC two litre saloon, the highest produced vehicle by AC cars; however, the Bucklands are a rare breed with only sixty of the open tourers produced and even fewer being the straight door Mk.
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Offered here is the AC Buckland racer of one of the ACOC founders, Harold Day, who competed in events at Goodwood, Brands Hatch and Silverstone; most notably, this was the first AC to compete at the Chichester-based circuit.
This example has been restored from the ground up, retaining its original chassis and the period aluminium bodywork which has been stripped back to bare metal, media blasted and bodywork imperfections restored and, unlike most race cars, this also retains the fabric with which it left the factory.
Additional original parts including original front and rear bench seats, hood frame, full windscreen and fuel tank are included in the sale; however, these need refurbishing if the new custodian would like to convert the vehicle back to ...
Points of note
£7,452
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,626
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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