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Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £107,000)
1955 AC Aceca – Ex Monte Carlo Rally Entrant One of three examples entered in the 1956 Monte Carlo Rally
United Kingdom • 23 Nov 2024 • Lot Lot 160
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 AC Aceca, a former Monte Carlo Rally entrant, boasts a rich history with single-family ownership for nearly 30 years. It features a Ruddspeed 2.6 Ford engine upgrade and a comprehensive restoration, making it suitable for touring or vintage rallies, though it requires minor changes for Mille Miglia eligibility.
Condition
7
The car has been restored to a high standard with documented history and recent maintenance. While not original due to the engine swap, it presents well and is ready for touring or rally events, indicating it's in very good condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
AE512
Odometer:
33,000 miles
Reg Number:
WPG 7
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1995 Make: AC Model: Aceca – Ex Monte Carlo Rally Entrant Registration: WPG 7 Chassis No: AE512 Engine No: tba Mileage: 33,000 Introduced in 1954 at the Earls Court Motor Show, the AC Aceca fastback was a lightweight aluminium sports car initially powered by the AC Weller-derived six-cylinder engine.
The new model shared the ladder-framed chassis and most of the steering and running gear with the Ace roadster.
This motorcar, in particular, was the 8th Aceca built.
It left the factory on July 2, 1955, to be delivered to agent K.N Rudd Ltd of Worthing.
It was initially specified in Bright Blue Metallic with red leather trim.
The original AC engine unit was number CL2165W and was fitted to an overdrive gearbox from the new.
The first owner was a fascinating character, Mr Tommy G Clarke, a Brooklands racer in a Bugatti, a Winter Olympian, a two-time Le Mans racer, and a class winner in the Mille Miglia.
He would have grand plans for the Aceca.
The first event for the Aceca wa...
Points of note
£33,480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£76,493
Median Price (Since 2020)
£106,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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