1954 AC Aceca

VIN: AEC56

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Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 11, 2003

  • Lot

    514

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    AEC56

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Interior Color

    Red leather

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1953-1964 AC Aceca

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. London Motor Show display then ACs demo. First owner Sir Donald Campbell who had the factory replace the AC engine with the present 3 carb Bristol. Restored about 1990, then stored until 2000. Stripped and repainted in August 2002. Now in good overall condition with an intriguing history.

Market commentary

Purchased for +43,300 ($66,543) at Bonhams Goodwood Revival auction September 6, 2002, a price that was way over estimate and is hard to fathom. Todays result is a fair price for an Aceca with this history. The engine swap probably doesnt hurt its value at all under the circumstances.

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