Tag Archives: ac

Extra dry survivor: 1951 AC 2-Litre Saloon 2dr

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Classicvirus

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This not well known car was the very first big car built by AC Ltd., and the extraordinary thing is that it is basically the same as it came ouf of the factory more than sixty years ago. Indeed the … Continue reading →

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Writer’s own: 1958 AC ACE Bristol Roadster

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Classicvirus

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What remains of this ACE Bristol (chassis BEX 483) once belonged to the french writer Françoise Sagan who bought it new in 1958 from the official French AC importer André Chardonnet. Of course at the time the car looked much better than … Continue reading →

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Three countries: 1973 AC 428 Fastback by Frua

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Classicvirus

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Three countries were involved in building this special car: U.S.A. for the engine, Italy for the body, England for all the rest of it. This car was actually one of the very last work of AC and Frua coachworks; indeed … Continue reading →

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The Black Pearl: 1961 AC Greyhound Coupé

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Classicvirus

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This 1961 AC Greyhound (chassis BEF2526) is said to have 41,617 miles from new and to have been despatched new on the 13/04/1961 in the same color combo (Black Pearl on beige) in which it’s shown now. The first owner was a … Continue reading →