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1934 AC 16/66 Close-Coupled Coupé
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1933 AC is one of only two believed to exist in this Close-coupled coupé body style, and reportedly the only running example. Recently restored, it boasts refurbished mechanics and resprayed bodywork, though some original parts retain a patina and the engine block has been replaced.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a recent restoration, with most engine parts refurbished or replaced. The bodywork has been resprayed to a high standard, and the interior trim has been overhauled. However, the listing mentions some original parts retained with slight patina, and the engine block had to be replaced, indicating it's not in perfect original condition.
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Reg Number:
AXO 270
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This AC is one of 14 rather special cars produced in 1933 and 1934 by AC cars of Thames Ditton all clothed in very attractive Close-coupled coupé bodywork.
This particular example (L69) is finished with delicate mahogany side body trims in-filled with Rattan and enhanced by the addition of Faux Landau Irons and is one of only two still believed to be in existence, with the other remaining Close-coupled coupé being sold in 2016 and exported to France (but in need of a full restoration).
It is therefore believed that L69 is currently the only running example, having benefitted from a recent restoration.
Chassis no.
L69, registered AXO 270, was purchased in 1994 by our vendor from a friend and the vehicle was used to drive to various events, however it proved a little unreliable so the decision was made to take the engine out and commence a rebuild in 1996.
Due to the vendors ill health this project stalled for some years and the car deteriorated to the point where extensive works w...
Points of note
£1,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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