1958 AC Ace Bristol

VIN: BEX389

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1958 AC Ace Bristol

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BEX389

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    33827 m

  • Engine Type

    6-cyl.

  • Horsepower

    120

  • Induction

    3x2bbl Solex

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1954-1964 AC Ace

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1,971/105hp, triple Solex carburetors, side outlet exhaust, 4-speed, silver painted wire wheels, Avon tires, dual outside mirrors, side curtains, jack, tools, grease gun and spare. Leather upholstery.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

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Stored from 1969-2010. Dead, scratched, chipped original paint with touch-ups. Original engine. Stiff, cracked and torn upholstery. Threadbare carpets. Orderly but dirty engine compartment. Complete, not rotten and mechanically rebuilt.

Market commentary

There were so many beautifully maintained but largely original cars in the Jim Taylor collection that it's hard to differentiate them. That said, this is one of the best, a car that looks like a beater but runs like a bear. It wears its history on its sleeve and restoring it would be sacrilegious. This result is modest, thoughtlessly discounted for the awful cosmetics but not taking the preservation and mechanical restoration into account. It is not for everyone, but for the one who appreciates it the value is significant.

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