{"id":167699,"date":"2016-03-23T19:39:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-23T19:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=167699"},"modified":"2024-07-08T01:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T01:05:31","slug":"1954-ac-aceca-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1954-ac-aceca-bristol\/","title":{"rendered":"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1954\u21921963 AC Aceca-Bristol<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">Introduced in 1954, the Aceca was a fastback version of AC&#8217;s seminal Ace roadster. Built as an exclusive Grand Touring car, each Aceca featured new curved windshield and a hinged rear hatch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Like the Ace, the Aceca had the same sporting independent suspension and lightweight aluminum body that made the car popular. Half way into production, the antiquated prewar AC engine was replaced by a Bristol unit having 120 bhp.<\/p>\n<p>About 300 Acecas were completed before both it and the Ace were replaced by the potent AC Cobra.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol1-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol2-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol3-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1956_AC_AcecaBristol4-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"carmenusidebarleft\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">related cars<\/td>\n<td class=\"carmenusidebarright\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/cars\/2451.html\">1956 AC Aceca-Bristol<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Series Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1954 &#8211; 1963<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Thames Ditton, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engineers<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">John Tojeiro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">266<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">price $<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">\u00a0$5,400 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Inline-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">position<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Front Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">OHV 2 Valves \/ Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1991 cc \/ 121.5 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bore<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">65 mm \/ 2.56 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">stroke<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">100 mm \/ 3.94 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">76.1 kw \/ 102 bhp @ 5000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">51.23 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">106.58 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">torque<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">167.0 nm \/ 123.2 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body \/ frame<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Wood-Framed Aluminum Body over Steel Ladder-Type Frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">driven wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheel type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Wire Wheels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Drums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Drums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">f suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Independant w\/Transverse Leaf Springs, Armstrong Tubular Damper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">r suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Independant w\/Transverse Leaf Springs, Armstrong Tubular Dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">957 kg \/ 2110 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheelbase<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2286 mm \/ 90.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1270 mm \/ 50.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1270 mm \/ 50.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">length<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">3848 mm \/ 151.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">width<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1511 mm \/ 59.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">height<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1245 mm \/ 49.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1098545-10241.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167723\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167723 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1098545-10241.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098545\">1960 AC Aceca Bristol BE771 <\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac134,550<\/b> A right-hand drive model subsequently converted to left-hand drive, &#8216;BE771&#8217; is one of only 169 original Bristol-engined Acecas built. Supplied by Harman Motor Services of Wolverhampton to L Gordon Flint Esq on 22 Jan 1960 this Acecas believed to have had four owners before being acquired by the Earl of Mexborough in 1987. Restored at that time it remained substantially unused in his collection until recently. Although the engine currently fitt<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098545\">&#8230; read more<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3208\/1.html\">2015 Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10495391.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167728\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167728 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10495391.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1049539\">1959 AC Aceca Bristol Coup\u00e9 BE762<\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac98,000<\/b> Owned by the current vendor since 2003 and used for European tours without bumpers by choice (the originals are included separately however), the Aceca benefits from adjustable Spax rear shock absorbers, a new water pump and an invoiced engine top-end overhaul carried out by the respected motor engineers at Blakeney Motorsport earlier this year. Described as in generally sound condition, with excellent engine, red paintwork generally good.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2899\/1.html\">2012 Goodwood Revival Sale by Bonhams<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10161291.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167731\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167731 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10161291.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1016129\">1958 AC Aceca Bristol BEX709<\/a> &#8211; did not sell for \u20ac103,936<\/b> This 1958 AC Aceca offered here, chassis BEX 709, was originally delivered as an export specification car with 100 D2 Bristol engine, complete with high performance Weber carburettors. The car left the factory on 27 November, 1958 and was exported to the USA by Imperial Motors of Wilmette, Illinois, in off-white over a red leather interior. At some point in the intervening years, the car was converted to right-hand drive for the UK market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">in total costing over \u00a340,000. Recently, the current owner has fitted an overdrive to the car, which is a desired accessory to these already very desirable Bristol engine Acecas.<\/div>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2746\/1.html\">2011 London Auction by RM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9985481.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167733\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167733 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9985481.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=998548\">1960 AC Aceca Bristol BEX739<\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac99,125<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p>The 1960 Aceca offered here, chassis BEX 739, is an original left-hand drive example, equipped with a Bristol six-cylinder engine in D2 high-performance tune and a set of Weber carburettors. Soon after acquisition by the current owner in 1998, the electrical system was re-wired in the UK by Neil Davis Racing (NDR). The well-known Bristol experts at California\u2019s Phil Reilly &amp; Company rebuilt the engine in the USA, and the gearbox was rebuilt in the UK during 2009 and fitted with overdrive. A great example with three separate Tour Autos and other competition outings to its credit, this Aceca is also complete with FSVA papers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2665\/1.html\">2011 Salon Priv\u00e9 Auction by RM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/986602small.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167735\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167735 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/986602small.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=986602\">1957 AC Aceca AEX607<\/a> &#8211; sold for $110,000<\/b> This dashing Aceca is one of merely 49 examples constructed in 1957 and is also believed to be one of just 169 that were fitted with the model\u2019s original AC engine. Its record of ownership picks up in October 1959 in the possession of a Florida resident. In April 1967, Arthur Lukach of Rockford, Illinois, purchased the car and subsequently sold it to Gary Sonnenshein. On January 2, 1979, this Aceca was acquired by Frank Jellinek, Jr. of Nor<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9595941.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167739\"><b>Auction Source: <\/b><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2615\/2.html\">2011 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9595941.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-167739\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167739 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9595941.jpg\" alt=\"1954 AC Aceca-Bristol\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=2451&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=959594\">1962 AC Aceca Coupe RS5506<\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac100,800<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p>Chassis number &#8216;RS5506&#8217; is one of only six surviving Ford-powered Acecas. A matching numbers car, it is recorded as leaving the Thames Ditton factory on 14th August 1962 for delivery to Mr Fleming, who registered it as &#8216;9181 ML&#8217; on the 17th of that month. Co-incidentally, that same year Ian Fleming completed &#8216;The Spy Who Loved Me&#8217;, the 10th of the 14 books in the James Bond series. The Aceca passed to a Dr Webster in 1963 and then to Brian Gell in 1967 with a registration change to &#8216;AC 4&#8217;. In 1973 the car went to a collector in Holland, Harry van Bakel, returning to the UK in 1987 and acquiring its current registration &#8216;6649 TU&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1954\u21921963 AC Aceca-Bristol Introduced in 1954, the Aceca was a fastback version of AC&#8217;s seminal Ace roadster. Built as an exclusive Grand Touring car, each Aceca featured new curved windshield and a hinged rear hatch. Like the Ace, the Aceca had the same sporting independent suspension and lightweight aluminum body that made the car popular. Half way into production, the antiquated prewar AC engine was replaced by a Bristol unit having 120 bhp. 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