£252.5k
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
RM Sotheby's • UK • 6 Nov 2021
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£252,500
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
UK • 6 Nov 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 AC Ace-Bristol is a rare, right-hand drive model with a numbers-matching Bristol engine and overdrive. It boasts a well-documented history, including a restoration in 2002, and has been carefully maintained by long-term owners, making it a desirable find for collectors.
Condition
7
The car underwent restoration in 2002, has been regularly serviced, and has a well-documented history. The description notes some imperfections and wear, which suggests it's not in perfect condition but has been well-maintained.
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2,787 miles (via 2026 MOT)
BE 1120
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
400 MTJ
1960
Auction
£252.5k
1960 AC Ace-Bristol
RM Sotheby's • UK • 6 Nov 2021
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
AC revealed the Ace at the London Motor Show in October 1953, based on a sports racing platform designed by storied engineer John Tojeiro.
With its lightweight design that used a ladder-type tubular frame, independent transverse leaf spring suspension, and two-seater alloy body, the Ace’s construction was advanced for its time.
From 1956 onwards, the company introduced the option of an uprated “Bristol” engine, closely related to the pre-war six-cylinder BMW engine found in the Bavarian marque’s esteemed sports car, the 328.
Capable of 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds, the engine was considered fast for its era.
Selected models could also be specified with overdrive for the four-speed manual gearbox.
This example, which benefits from the more powerful Bristol engine that can be identified thanks to the “BE” suffix of its chassis number, was registered for the road on 10 March 1960 under the registration “400 MTJ” that is retained to this day.
Of the 463 examples of the car ...
Price Analysis vs Other Ace Bristols
£115,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£221,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£414,126
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
2,787 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Jan 2026, 2,787 miles
Passed
On 11th Sept 2024, 2,625 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 9th Sept 2024, 2,625 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Direction indicator not working Both front . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working Intermittent fault (7.7 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 27th Aug 2021, 2,139 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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