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£21,508

1950 AC Buckland Tourer

United Kingdom • 21 Sept 2019 • Lot 243

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1950 AC Buckland is a rare, coachbuilt tourer, one of approximately 82 ever made. It boasts a recent recommissioning in 2017, a well-documented history with only three former owners, and is presented in an attractive cream and red color scheme.

Condition

7

The car presents well in cream and red, has been recently recommissioned, and is described as a joy to drive, suggesting a well-maintained vehicle with no immediate needs. The listing highlights its readiness to be enjoyed, further supporting a high condition rating.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

ELI327

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

591 YYC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The AC Buckland is a true coachbuilt car.

The AC factory supplied Buckland Bodyworks with a rolling chassis enabling the Royston based coachbuilder to fit its own five-seater open touring body.

The coachwork comprises of an ash frame over which is fitted an aluminium body and ‘suicide’ doors.

The relatively lightweight construction of this car enabled the six-cylinder, two litre engine to propel it to a top speed of between 80 and 90mph.

It was this performance that encouraged owners to race the AC Buckland at circuits like Silverstone and Brands Hatch.

It was the first of the AC cars to race at Goodwood when it ran there in 1953.

AC is a British company with an impeccable pedigree with good examples of its cars fetching serious money in the classic car market.

Registered in February of 1950, this attractive MoT test certificate exempt Buckland is offered to auction with a V5C registration document that shows, including the vendor, only three former owners.

It is thought that n...