AC Petite
| Produced: |
1952-1958 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
AC had originally made its name selling three wheeled "carriages" during the beginning of the century, today AC tends to remembered for its legendary post-war sports cars. In
This vehicle had proper car-type 12v electrics with dynamo and starter motor. The hydraulic brakes were on the rear wheels only. The crankshaft was fitted with a 3 groove pulley. 3 v belts in parallel drove a much larger external flywheel and clutch assembly mounted on a separate gearbox. The flywheel was fitted with a car type ring of teeth for the starter. The Gearbox mounted above diff. with the chain drive joining them.
The column gearchange was poor - you rattled the lever and it was pot luck which gear was selected. It had a very small turning circle so going fast in reverse on fulllock always impressed onlookers.
The body featured alloy panels mounted over a steel chassis, the interior could seat a driver and two passengers.
Production continued in limited numbers until
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346cc | S1 Other | |||
| 353cc | S1 Other |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mph | 8 bhp 3500 |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | AC Petite | H&H Sales Limited | 29 Oct 2009 | - | £1000.00 |
| 735 | AC Petite (1954) | Cheffins | 7 Apr 2001 | Not sold | |
| 735 | AC Petite (1954) | Cheffins | 7 Apr 2001 | Not sold | |






















