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AC 16/70 Drophead Coupe

1936 · Manual · Cream

£52,500

Listed today at The Motor Shed, Bicester. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1936
Gearbox: Manual
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Cream

About this car

This 1936 AC 16/70 is a two-seat drophead coupe with a dickey seat, a pre-war British touring car from the period when AC built relaxed, long-legged sports tourers around its smooth six-cylinder engine.

The car retains its original body and has full weather equipment, which the dealer says is fully weathertight with the hood raised. The engine has been totally rebuilt and the car has covered few miles since, though no mileage figure is given.

It is described as sound, with good brakes and enough performance to cope with modern traffic. A history file accompanies the car.

Written by Vertar from The Motor Shed’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (AC Cars period specification (1,991 cc Weller SOHC straight-six, rated 70 bhp, as in the 16/70 name). Production is usually dated 1937–40, so check the 1936 model year. Weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because no factory figures have been confirmed.).

Power: 70 bhp
Engine: 1,991 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated