24230 1960 AC Bristol Green (Astoria, NY)

24230 1960 AC Bristol Green

Rare Find 1960 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster Out of 40 Year OwnershipThis 1960 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster is one of just 463 produced. Green with original red leather interior. It is missing its engine gearbox and rear-end. A rare and extremely desirable find just out of 40 year ownership and storage. Chassis BEX1164 is a highly original example that retains its matching trunk and hood stampings. It has a nice and straight original body and solid tubular frame. AC revealed the Ace at the London Motor Show in October 1953 based on a sports racing platform with a lightweight design that used a ladder-type tubular frame and alloy body which was advanced for its time. Starting in 1956 the company introduced the option of an uprated Bristol engine closely related to the pre-war six-cylinder BMW 328 sports car engine. The Ace-Bristol became extremely popular with SCCA competitors dominating the E-Production class for a short time. The Ace Bristol remains a favorite today with enthusiasts of important competition roadsters. This particular example represents a wonderful opportunity for any AC marque enthusiast or fan of period English sports cars. Although the drivetrain is missing it would certainly make for an exciting and worthwhile project.Rare and Original Classic AC-Ace Bristol Project Retains its Factory Hinge Stampings Out of 40 Year Ownership and Storage A Landmark Sports Car Price 139 500 Firm