AC Aceca Bristol

The Aceca was AC's fastback coupé take on the Ace roadster, sharing its ladder-frame chassis and much of its running gear, with a hand-built aluminium body. From 1956 buyers could choose Bristol's six-cylinder engine over AC's own, which brought a worthwhile gain in performance. This 1960 car, chassis BE788, has the Bristol unit.

It was delivered new through K. N. Rudd of Worthing in April 1960 in Bright Blue Metalline with a Light Beige interior and chrome wheels. The page says it retains its original engine, numbered 100 D2 1065. It has front disc brakes and overdrive, both desirable on these cars.

The page lists five owners up to 1968, then a long quiet period until the current keeper bought it in 2006. That owner had the cylinder head and differential rebuilt, kept up regular servicing, and entered it in the 2007 Goodwood to Monte Carlo Rally. Since then it has been used sparingly in a private collection. Mileage and registration are not stated.