AC Ace-Bristol

Overview

Produced:	1956-1963, 463 produced.
Types:	Sports,2 doors,2 seats

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The AC Ace had already established itself as a high capable, modern sportscar when it first appeared in 1953, however it lacked real high performance.

In 1956 a revised Ace arrived, now featuring a Bristol 2 litre engine (1971cc) which developed a healthy 120bhp. The new car had much better performance than before and had an optional overdrive gearbox. From 1957 front disc brakes also appeared and the overdrive gearbox became standard equipment

Engines

Capacity	Config	Model	Bore/Stroke	CR
1971cc	S6 OHV	Bristol S6 (BMW derived)	66mm x 96mm	9

Fuel System

Type	Number	Capacity	Comment
Solex	3

Transmission

Type	Gears	Comment
Manual	4	Laycock overdrive on top 3 gears

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain	Steering	Front Suspension	Rear Suspension
	Worm	Independent/Transverse leaf spring	Independent/Transverse leaf spring

Performance

Top Speed	0-60	SQM	MPG	Engine Pwr	Comment
125 mph	9.2 s		22 mpg	125 bhp 5750

Brakes

Front	Rear	Comment
Drum	Drum	Disc an option at front

Auction Sales History

Lot Num	Description	Auctioneer	Date	Hammer Price	Hammer Price (inc premium)
220	AC Ace-Bristol Roadster	Bonhams	29 Jun 2012	Not sold
Unknown	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	11 Jun 2012	Not sold
354	AC Ace Bristol Sports Two Seater	Bonhams & Butterfields	19 Jan 2012	$195000.00	$221500.00
38	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	21 Sep 2011	-	£155400.00
210	AC ACE-Bristol Roadster	Bonhams	16 Sep 2011	£127000.00	£141200.00
178	AC Ace Bristol Roadster	RM Auctions	12 Mar 2011	$148000.00	-
135	AC Ace Bristol Roadster	RM Auctions	20 Jan 2011	-	$217250.00
161	AC Ace Bristol Roadster	RM Auctions	27 Oct 2010	-	£128800.00
322	AC Ace Bristol Roadster	Bonhams	17 Sep 2010	Not sold
53	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	9 Jun 2010	-	£170500.00
213	AC Ace - Mille Miglia Eligible	Coys	30 Apr 2010	-	€137342.00
45	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	9 Dec 2009	-	£107800.00
48	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	29 Oct 2009	-	£124300.00
48	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	16 Sep 2009	-	£90750.00
222	AC Ace Bristol	Coys	8 Aug 2009	Not sold
82	AC Ace Bristol	H&H Sales Limited	10 Jun 2009	-	£119900.00
518	1959 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster	Bonhams	11 Jul 2008	£95000.00	£106000.00
070	1957 AC ACE BRISTOL	H&H Sales Limited	21 Nov 2007	£126500.00	-
054	1957 AC ACE BRISTOL	H&H Sales Limited	24 May 2006	£72000.00	-
223	1957 AC Ace Bristol	Coys	14 Jan 2006	€103500.00	-
082	AC Ace-Bristol Sports (1957)	Brooks	14 Oct 1992	Not sold

Magazine Articles

Title		Pages
Article	Ultimate Showdown #19 Lancia Aurelia vs AC Ace	168
Publication	Classic & Sports Car June 2011	168
Ultimate Showdown #19 Lancia Aurelia vs AC Ace - Riviera or race? Italian ingenuity or British brawn? Sailing cap or flat 'at? A lucky Russ Smith decides.

Article	The romance and the reality	54
Publication	Octane August 2010	54
The romance and the reality - A warm summer evening, a two-seater soft-top and the open road: the great British sports car plays a pivotal role in many an idyllic motoring dream. But are these machines as much fun to own and run in real life? We look at seven of the most popular models to find out. 1930/38 Frazer Nash Chain Gang, 1957 AC Ace Bristol, 1968 MG C, 1969 Lotus Elan S4 SE, 1969 Triumph TR6, 1992 TVR 450SE, 1998 Lotus Elise SI.

Article	Nationwide league	124
Publication	Classic & Sports Car June 2003	124
Nationwide league - These top-flight contenders were closely tied on cost when new - now you can buy two Alfas for less than a Porsche, or four for AC money. Does the Ace deserve its status, asks Alastair Clements? 1960 Alfa Romeo Giuletta Spider, 1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet, 1958 AC Ace-Bristol.