1957 AC Ace Bristol Tops H&H Buxton Sale
On July 5, H&H Classics held its collectors’ car sale in the U.K., with a 1957 AC Ace Bristol fetching the highest price of the day – close to $234,000.
The AC Ace was produced from 1953 to 1963 and was one of England’s first post-war sports cars. Designed by John Tojiero, the Ace was an open two-seater featuring an aluminum body that sits on a lightweight, tubular chassis. The ‘Bristol’ variant was introduced in 1956, packing more performance thanks to a trio of carburetors, front-disc brakes and a four-gear transmission. Most notably about the Ace however is that it became the basis for Carroll Shelby’s infamous Cobra.
Also of note from the auction was a 1965 Jensen C-V8 MKIII that sold for over $60,600 – nearly double the original estimate. Sadly, a collector traveled all the way from Italy with the sole purpose of purchasing the car, and didn’t manage to.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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