1956 AC Ace Bristol

VIN: BE172

$223,124

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Sep 16, 2011

  • Lot

    210

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BE172

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  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    120

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black Leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 AC Ace

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. Wraparound Plexiglas windscreen, silver painted wire wheels, electronic ignition, side exhaust. Two owners from new and since 1960 by the late Derek Cattley Morris, last registered in 2006. Runs and drives and in exceptionally clean, orderly original condition.

Market commentary

This is a big price for a standard Bristol engined Ace, reflecting its long ownership history and the fastidious care of a Rolls Royce (aero) employee.

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