Vehicle Description
-Bright Red, Black "Bridge of Weir" Leather Interior, Black Wilton
Carpeting, 4-Speed Manual Transmission, "Upgraded" to Bristol
Specification, Impeccable Provenance and Restoration.
This AC Ace Bristol is powered by a 1,971 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine with Triple Solex Carburetors and produces 128 BHP at 5,750
RPM. The drivetrain runs through a 4-speed manual gearbox. It has
front disc brakes with rear drums and 4-wheel independent
suspension. In its day, the Ace Bristol was absolutely "the car" to
have, offering a responsive and capable driving experience. Later,
it would become the basis for Mr. Carol Shelby's venerable
Cobra.
It was shipped from the A.C. factory in Thames Ditton to Los
Angeles importers and had remained in California for most of its
life. This AC was shown at The Pebble Beach Concours while under
the ownership of Mr. Ashenfelter, where it was the recipient of
class awards on both occasions. In the mid-1980's, it then changed
hands to Mr. Sharp, of Glendale, California. Mr. Sharp decided to
remove the factory Ace engine and place into another of his cars.
In 1993, after several years of ownership, the AC was sold-on and
treated to a complete restoration. It was at this point that this
Ace was upgraded to "Bristol" specification and fitted with its
correct 100 D2 specification engine, drivetrain, larger capacity
radiator, differential and front disc brakes. This is a well
optioned and accessorized AC Ace Bristol, with a remarkable
pedigree and the product of old-world engineering that is rarely
found today.
To date, it has received standard maintenance, when and where
needed by its past owners as well as marque specialists and thus,
remains in excellent in every respect. This AC is accompanied by
its owner's manual, restoration receipts, black soft top,
restoration photographs, full tonneau cover and Plexiglas
windows.
The AC looks and performs as one would expect from an exceptionally
restored example and will qualify for almost any vintage sports car
event, the world over. It is likely one of the finest examples in
existence, and a wonderful opportunity to acquire an appreciating
mid-century automotive icon.