1957 AC Ace - Concours Condition - Racing Record

Engine: AC 6-cylinder - 1,971 cc - 125 hp - 11 CV
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Exterior: Light gray - Interior: Red
First registration: 02/21/1957
Mileage: 76,290 kilometers (5-digit odometer)
Chassis Number: AEX 181

History: This AC was delivered new in 1957 in Switzerland with a black body and red interior; at the time, it was the only one in the country with this configuration. It competed in races during the 1950s and 1960s (details at the end of the listing) before being fully restored in 2012. The car has covered only 1,000 km since then and is in concours condition. The engine has just been rebuilt by a specialist (costing approximately €45,000). The car is therefore perfectly ready to hit the road.

- 02/1957: Delivered in Switzerland to its first owner,
- 1960: Purchased by the second owner in Switzerland,
- 2000: Purchased by the third owner through Christophe Grohe,
- 2022: Purchased by a collector through our agency.

Documents:
- French registration certificate,
- Appraisal report,
- Invoice file,
- Miscellaneous documentation.

Condition:

General: The car has undergone a complete restoration (bodywork, interior, engine, running gear, etc.). The expert describes the car as being in concours condition.

Exterior: The bodywork is in excellent condition. The car was recently repainted, and the soft top is brand new. The wheels, chrome trim, and the rest of the exterior components are also brand new.

Interior: Like the bodywork, the upholstery and interior have been completely restored and are in superb condition. All components are functional, and both original keys are included.

Mechanics: The rebuilt engine is in excellent working condition. The transmission and braking components are new. The car is equipped with an overdrive.

Chassis and Underbody: This AC has an extremely sound structure and chassis.

Racing History:
07/07/1957: Le Landeron-Lignières hill climb,
11/05/1958: Dübendorf slalom,
08/06/1958: Macon/Solutré hill climb,
16/06/1958: Le Landeron-Lignières hill climb,
28/09/1958: Marchairuz hill climb.

In 1960, the second Swiss owner took possession of the car and attended ACS courses in Montlhéry:
04/07/1961: SAR ACS Montlhéry,
05/14/1961: CC Verbois,
05/27/1961: Slalom Dübendorf,
07/02/1961: CC Saint Ursanne-les-Rangiers,
08/27/1961: CC Mitholz-Kandersteg,
04/28/1962: VR Steckborn-EGT.
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Car on display near Avignon.