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139 - 1957 AC ACE ROADSTER
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Estimate €200,000 - €250,000
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Description
1957 AC ACE ROADSTER French vehicle registration document Chassis no. AEX 181 • Delivered new in Switzerland on 20 February 1957 • Racing history from 1957 to 1962 • Four recorded owners • Recent overhaul of the AC engine, costing approximately €45,000 Unveiled in London in 1953, the AC Ace combines an aluminium body with a chassis featuring four-wheel independent suspension. Its six-cylinder engine and compact proportions place this roadster firmly in the tradition of 1950s British sports cars. Delivered new to Switzerland on 20 February 1957, chassis AEX 181 was originally fitted with a black body and red upholstery. Its first owner raced it at events including Landeron-Lignières, Dübendorf, Mâcon-Solutré and Marchairuz between 1957 and 1958. Acquired by a second Swiss owner in 1960, it continued its racing career at Montlhéry, Verbois, Dübendorf, Saint-Ursanne–Les Rangiers, Mitholz-Kandersteg and Steckborn until 1962. It then changed hands in 2000, before joining its current collection in 2022. A restoration completed in 2012 covered the bodywork, chassis, upholstery and running gear. The 2.0-litre AC engine has just undergone a complete overhaul by a specialist, as documented by an invoice for approximately €45,000. It is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Its sporting history and recently refurbished mechanics will appeal to an enthusiast wishing to recapture the spirit of post-war roadsters, whether on the open road or at historic events, subject to admission.   1957 AC ACE ROADSTER French registration document Chassis no. AEX 181 • Delivered new in Switzerland on 20 February 1957 • Competition history from 1957 to 1962 • Four recorded owners • Recent AC engine rebuild, with an invoice for approximately €45,000 Unveiled in London in 1953, the AC Ace combines aluminium bodywork with independent suspension on all four wheels. Its six-cylinder engine and compact proportions place this roadster firmly in the tradition of 1950s British sports cars. Delivered new in Switzerland on 20 February 1957, chassis AEX 181 was originally finished in black with red upholstery. Its first owner competed at venues including Landeron-Lignières, Dübendorf, Mâcon-Solutré and Marchairuz in 1957 and 1958. Acquired by a second Swiss owner in 1960, it continued to compete at Montlhéry, Verbois, Dübendorf, Saint-Ursanne–Les Rangiers, Mitholz-Kandersteg and Steckborn until 1962. It changed hands in 2000 before joining the current collection in 2022. A restoration completed in 2012 covered the bodywork, chassis, upholstery and running gear. The 2.0-litre AC engine has recently undergone a full specialist rebuild, as evidenced by an invoice for approximately €45,000. It is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Its racing history and recently rebuilt engine will appeal to an enthusiast wishing to recapture the spirit of post-war roadsters, whether on the road or at historic events, subject to acceptance by the organisers.
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About the sale Epoqu'auto: Classic cars, the official sale
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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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