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1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster Chassis no. BEX1004 Engine no. 1885D2

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70.700 €
ca. 81.883 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 251

1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster Chassis no. BEX1004 Engine no. 1885D2

Schätzpreis
0 €
Zuschlagspreis:
70.700 €
ca. 81.883 $
Beschreibung:

"Of them all, the Ace was the truest sports car: it could be used for daily commuting or for high-speed long-distance touring, but it could also be driven to a race meeting, campaigned with distinction, and driven home again - even if that race was the Le Mans 24 Hours." - AC Heritage, Simon Taylor & Peter Burn. The success of Cliff Davis's Tojeiro sports racer prompted AC Cars to put the design into production in 1954 as the Ace. The Davis car's pretty Ferrari 166-inspired barchetta bodywork was retained, as was John Tojeiro's twin-tube ladder frame chassis and Cooper-influenced all-independent suspension, but the power unit was AC's own venerable, 2-litre, long-stroke six. This single-overhead-camshaft engine originated in 1919 and with a modest 80bhp (later 100bhp) on tap, endowed the Ace with respectable, if not outstanding, performance. In 1955 AC added a hardtop version - the fastback-styled Aceca - and from 1956 onwards both models became available with the more powerful Bristol 2-litre, six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated inclined valves. Although taller and heavier than AC's own engine, the BMW-based Bristol was considerably more powerful thanks to its superior cylinder head design and downdraught carburettors. Up to 130bhp was available from the Bristol unit in road trim, in which form the Ace could touch 120mph (195km/h), while around 150bhp could be wrung from it for racing. The combination of a fine-handling chassis and a decent power-to-weight ratio helped the Ace to numerous successes in production sports car racing; arguably its finest achievement being a first-in-class and seventh overall finish at Le Mans in 1959. The Bristol-engined Ace was not only more powerful, it was also considerably more expensive, costing £2,011 in 1957, an increase of 22% over the price of the AC-engined version. For that you could buy two MGAs, and even Jaguar's XK140 was cheaper than the Ace Bristol. Nevertheless, by the time Ace production ceased in 1963, more than half the 723 cars built had left the factory fitted with Bristol engines. Supplied new in the USA, this left-hand drive Ace Bristol was acquired by the present French resident German owner in Los Angeles in 2001, and has covered c.1,000 kilometres since. The subject of 'ongoing' restoration and regular servicing, the car is presented in lovely all round condition, its engine reported as showing good oil pressure and not overheating, and the gearbox synchros stated as working well. Finished in Burgundy with black interior, the car comes complete with driving lights, hood, tonneau and car cover, and is offered with photocopy parts manual, owner's handbook, French roadworthiness certificate and Carte Grise. The most sought after Bristol D2 engined version of this classic British sports car, offered in fine condition and eligible for just about every historic event. Livrée neuve aux Etats-Unis, cette Ace Bristol avec conduite à gauche a été achetée par le propriétaire actuel à Los Angeles en 2001 et a parcouru environ 1'000 kilomètres depuis. Soumise à des entretiens réguliers, cette voiture est présentée en bon état, le moteur affiche une bonne pression d'huile et ne souffre d'aucune surchauffe, et la boîte de vitesse synchronisée est en bon état de marche. Carrosserie bordeaux et intérieur noir, cette voiture est livrée avec phares anti-brouillard, une capote, un couvre tonneau et une bâche, ainsi qu'une copie du manuel des pièces détachées, le manuel du propriétaire, le certificat d'expertise français et la carte grise. Un exemplaire très recherché de la version Bristol D2 de cette voiture de sport anglaise, en superbe état et eligible pour toute manifestation historique.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 251
Auktion:
Datum:
26.05.2003
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
Monte Carlo
Beschreibung:

"Of them all, the Ace was the truest sports car: it could be used for daily commuting or for high-speed long-distance touring, but it could also be driven to a race meeting, campaigned with distinction, and driven home again - even if that race was the Le Mans 24 Hours." - AC Heritage, Simon Taylor & Peter Burn. The success of Cliff Davis's Tojeiro sports racer prompted AC Cars to put the design into production in 1954 as the Ace. The Davis car's pretty Ferrari 166-inspired barchetta bodywork was retained, as was John Tojeiro's twin-tube ladder frame chassis and Cooper-influenced all-independent suspension, but the power unit was AC's own venerable, 2-litre, long-stroke six. This single-overhead-camshaft engine originated in 1919 and with a modest 80bhp (later 100bhp) on tap, endowed the Ace with respectable, if not outstanding, performance. In 1955 AC added a hardtop version - the fastback-styled Aceca - and from 1956 onwards both models became available with the more powerful Bristol 2-litre, six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated inclined valves. Although taller and heavier than AC's own engine, the BMW-based Bristol was considerably more powerful thanks to its superior cylinder head design and downdraught carburettors. Up to 130bhp was available from the Bristol unit in road trim, in which form the Ace could touch 120mph (195km/h), while around 150bhp could be wrung from it for racing. The combination of a fine-handling chassis and a decent power-to-weight ratio helped the Ace to numerous successes in production sports car racing; arguably its finest achievement being a first-in-class and seventh overall finish at Le Mans in 1959. The Bristol-engined Ace was not only more powerful, it was also considerably more expensive, costing £2,011 in 1957, an increase of 22% over the price of the AC-engined version. For that you could buy two MGAs, and even Jaguar's XK140 was cheaper than the Ace Bristol. Nevertheless, by the time Ace production ceased in 1963, more than half the 723 cars built had left the factory fitted with Bristol engines. Supplied new in the USA, this left-hand drive Ace Bristol was acquired by the present French resident German owner in Los Angeles in 2001, and has covered c.1,000 kilometres since. The subject of 'ongoing' restoration and regular servicing, the car is presented in lovely all round condition, its engine reported as showing good oil pressure and not overheating, and the gearbox synchros stated as working well. Finished in Burgundy with black interior, the car comes complete with driving lights, hood, tonneau and car cover, and is offered with photocopy parts manual, owner's handbook, French roadworthiness certificate and Carte Grise. The most sought after Bristol D2 engined version of this classic British sports car, offered in fine condition and eligible for just about every historic event. Livrée neuve aux Etats-Unis, cette Ace Bristol avec conduite à gauche a été achetée par le propriétaire actuel à Los Angeles en 2001 et a parcouru environ 1'000 kilomètres depuis. Soumise à des entretiens réguliers, cette voiture est présentée en bon état, le moteur affiche une bonne pression d'huile et ne souffre d'aucune surchauffe, et la boîte de vitesse synchronisée est en bon état de marche. Carrosserie bordeaux et intérieur noir, cette voiture est livrée avec phares anti-brouillard, une capote, un couvre tonneau et une bâche, ainsi qu'une copie du manuel des pièces détachées, le manuel du propriétaire, le certificat d'expertise français et la carte grise. Un exemplaire très recherché de la version Bristol D2 de cette voiture de sport anglaise, en superbe état et eligible pour toute manifestation historique.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 251
Auktion:
Datum:
26.05.2003
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
Monte Carlo
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