Vehicle Details
- Year: 1958
- Make: AC
- Model: Aceca
- VIN: AEX672
- Mileage Shown: 58,425mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Metalline Blue
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Waterloo, ON N2L 3S1
- Lot #: V-0049769
The AC Aceca is a renowned British grand tourer praised for its lightweight build, refined design, and sporty handling. This 1958 example is one of approximately 151 units produced between 1954 and 1963 and was reportedly first delivered to BC Sports Cars in Alberta, Canada, where it remained until 2007. It received a refurbishment in 2022 after returning to Canada from the U.S. and has since appeared at several Concours d’Elegancen events in both countries. Powered by a 2.0-liter inline-six engine with triple SU carburetors and an electronic ignition paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, it features an independent front and rear suspension, a QuickSilver exhaust, rack-and-pinion steering, Lucas driving lamps, 16” wire wheels, burl wood interior trim, an AM radio, and more. This restored Aceca is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Canada.
Built on a tube frame, the AC Aceca showcases a sleek fastback coupe design with hand-formed aluminum body panels, accentuated by its flowing lines, extended hood, sloping roof, and iconic oval grille with vertical chrome slats. In 2022, this example was stripped to bare metal before undergoing bodywork and a refinish in its factory Metalline Blue. It features front and rear bumperettes, Lucas driving lamps, PL headlights, an external fuel filler cap, and a roof-mounted antenna. It rides on 16” wire wheels with two-eared knock-off hubs, wrapped in Michelin X radial tires bearing 2019 date codes. A matching spare wheel, tire, tool kit, and jack are stored under the rear cargo floor. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The interior features fixed-back bucket seats reupholstered in blue leather, complemented by matching door panels and color-coordinated carpets. The cabin is accented with a burl wood dashboard and window trim, along with a gray headliner. It has a wood-rimmed steering wheel, tinted plexiglass sun visors, a locking glovebox, rear speaker, dash-mounted rearview mirror, AC-branded pedals, Smiths instrumentation, and a rebuilt HMV Smiths Radiomobile 200X AM radio.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter AC inline-six engine with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and triple SU carburetors, rebuilt in 2022. The rear wheels are driven via a 4-speed manual transmission. The independent suspension system, featuring transverse leaf springs, underwent a comprehensive overhaul during the 2022 refurbishment, which included the installation of Spax Performance shock absorbers, new tie rods, kingpins, driveshafts, half shafts, wheel hubs, and bushings. The restoration in 2022 also included new clutch cylinders, a QuickSilver exhaust system, and aluminum stone guards for the front wheel wells. A rack-and-pinion steering conversion was also carried out. The four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes were refurbished with a new master cylinder, hoses, shoe adjusters, and trued drums in 2024. Additionally, a previous owner installed a replacement fuel tank.
This sale will include a pair of polished aluminum bumpers, a toolkit, literature, and an Ontario registration.
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Bid in the amount of $50,000