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£11,760

1949 AC 2-Litre Saloon

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2020 • Lot 113

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1949 AC 2-Litre Saloon is a right-hand drive example, originally registered in Birmingham. It features a green exterior with a beige leather interior and is powered by a 1991cc six-cylinder engine. The car has had several owners and recent maintenance work. All proceeds go to the Williams Grey Foundation.

Condition

6

The car is described as a 'delightfully useable classic,' suggesting it is in good working order and suitable for regular use. It has been maintained and serviced, with recent work including rear shock absorbers, brake overhaul, cooling system works, and electrical system upgrades. The listing mentions it has passed through several owners, with some recorded maintenance history and mileage records. The car is offered for sale with a current V5 registration document, various MoT test certificates, and other related invoices, indicating that it has been well-documented and cared for.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

EL1091

Odometer:

99,100 miles

Reg Number:

JOM 446

RHD/LHD:

RHD

AC Cars originally incorporated as Auto Carriers Ltd, introduced its AC 2-Litre four door saloon car in 1947 with production continuing until 1956.

In total 1,284 saloons were built at its Thames Ditton factory.

The AC saloon was built as a spacious well-equipped touring car with respectable performance courtesy of its six-cylinder overhead camshaft 1991cc engine.

Breathing through triple SU carburettors, the engine produced 76bhp which would propel the car to a top speed of 80mph.

For the first time on an AC, hydraulic dampers were used and, until 1951, the car had a hybrid braking system; hydraulic at the front and cable at the rear.

All proceeds from the sale of this AC 2.0 litre have kindly been donated by the vendor to the Williams Grey Foundation, registered charity number 1178201.

The funds raised are to be distributed in the form of charitable grants to national, local and overseas projects nominated by the Trustees and supporters, current supported charities include Rive...