Est: £180,000 - £220,000
1959 AC Ace Bristol
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 514
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 AC Ace Bristol is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished in Red with a matching interior. It has been well-maintained with subtle upgrades and long-term ownership, making it a highly collectable car.
Condition
7
Wonderfully preserved, subtle upgrades, refinished paint.
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Manual
Transmission:
BE1039
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
WLF 650
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The AC Ace first appeared at Earls Court in 1953 and epitomised a new era of British post-war sports car production.
The owners of AC, Charles and Derek Hurlock, along with AC agent, Ken Rudd, transformed the company's reputation by taking a racing special and putting it into production, with notable stylistic influences from Italian sports cars of the era.
The result was a car that delivered both on the road, and particularly on the track thanks to the input of racing chassis designer John Tojeiro.
Tojeiro employed the same simple tubular ladder-type chassis with an aluminium body that he had used in his earlier specials, however, the Ace differed by being fitted with all-round independent suspension by transverse springs (the first British sports car to do so), ensuring superb handling with minimal body roll and plenty of feedback.
Such was the success of the Ace chassis, it became the foundation for the mighty Shelby Cobras with over three times the power of the original 105bhp,...
Points of note
£115,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£221,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£414,126
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 02 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
44,388 miles
Registration Date
1959-01-29
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 03 2013 with 44,388 miles
Failed
On Mar 26 2012 with 43,404 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 43,404 miles
Passed
On Oct 18 2010 with 42,386 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
User Entered:
- All suspension wishbone bushies worn
Passed
On Oct 14 2009 with 42,194 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Passed
On Oct 21 2008 with 41,001 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2007 with 40,788 miles
Passed
On Oct 02 2006 with 40,571 miles
Passed
On Sep 02 2005 with 39,950 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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