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•Recent restoration
• Desirable colour combination
• Very good condition throughout
• AC Aceca straight six engine

Launched at the 1954 London Motor Show, the Aceca is a closed coupe from the British AC Cars Company, produced from 1954 until 1963. Based on the open two-seat AC Ace, the Aceca was a hand-built grand tourer in the British tradition, with a hand formed aluminium body and lightweight twin tubed ladder chassis used in its construction. One notable feature was the hatchback at the rear, making the Aceca only the second car, after the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, to incorporate this element. Built with near 50/50 weight distribution the Aceca is a beautifully handling car for its time.

Our car AE513 was first registered on 27th October 1955 and was 13th off the production line. It is a very early and original right hand drive, home market example equipped with the AC straight six engine. Off the road for over 42 years, AE513 has undergone significant restoration work at huge expense bringing it back to its former glory and it is now ready to be enjoyed by the next owner, having covered just 400 miles since much restoration work was carried out.

Over recent years this Aceca has benefited from a full bare metal respray in the original colour of Guardsman Blue with all original panels found to be in great shape, the engine was removed and rebuilt, and a full professional re-trim was carried out. The wheels were also refurbished and fitted with new period correct tyres, the carburettors professionally restored along with a great deal of other work painstakingly undertaken and detailed in the history file.

This wonderful early car is Mille Miglia eligible and comes with the original buff logbook as well as the current V5C registration document, many invoices relating to the restoration work, and various sundry bills. Having been treated to much work over recent years, this example is ready to be enjoyed by its new custodian. Consigned by Daniel Godin