We are delighted to bring this unique build to market. We were approached by the current owner, who had discovered a period-built tojeiro-designed AC ladder chassis in Europe. It was an unusual find on the continent, as it had AC engine mounts with right-hand drive steering bracketry. This is where the AC Heritage works were entrusted to fit a supplied aluminium body to the chassis. The steel superstructure was manufactured to the original specification. During this time, we sourced all the period-correct suspension, drivetrain, engine, and gearbox for the project.

This historically accurate recreation has the following specifications.
-Original unnumbered AC/ladder chassis
-Aluminium bodywork
-Body panels to correct specification (steel frame cladded and wrapped with aluminium panelwork)
-Aluminium inner panels
-Original flat windscreen
- Period correct transverse leafspring suspension with alfin drum -brakes
-Period correct steering system (steering box,quadrant and arms)
-period correct fuel tank with tank strap brackets
-16 inch road wheels
-Two Litre AC engine for rebuild (UMB series)
-Rebuilt carburettors
-AC Moss Manual gearbox
-Various brightwork (badges,overriders,wheel spinners, boot lock, bonnet toilet seats)
-Various lights (P700 headlights new, rear lights, number plate light)
-Original AC pedal box setup(arms,pedals,master cylinders)


A fantastic candidate for a period-correct recreation of the AC Ace with original Thames Ditton lineage. Alternatively, it would be a suitable candidate for a FIA racecar.

To find out more about this vehicle please contact charlie@brooklandscarsltd.com in our sales team for further details, viewing by prior appointment. Telephone: +44 (0)1932828545
Mobile: +44 (0)7557 878123

We are proud to introduce AEX157 to the market for the first time this century.

This particular Ace left the Thames Ditton factory on May 11th, 1956, originally destined for Mitchell & Paulli, a dealer in Los Angeles, California.

The car's original specifications featured white bodywork, black trim, and a tonneau cover. We discovered the vehicle near its original delivery location in California, where it has remained its entire life.

In its early years, this Ace was cobra-ised with the installation of an early Chevrolet V8 engine,these cars were coined as a "Corvace" in the United States. Despite this modification, it retains several original features, including the front suspension, brakes, steering box, and idler system. The hinge panel numbers are intact, along with the original rear clip. Other notable original elements include the flat windscreen and AC pedals.

The Ace has also been converted to an independent rear end.

Included in the sale to support the restoration are:

-AC Seats

-Various original AC Gauges

-Rear differential housing with ENV differential

-Period AC six-cylinder engine, with the correct 'CL' prefix

-AC Moss gearbox

-Original AC engine mounts

-Aluminium grille

-Original AC radiator

-Original fuel tank

Post-sale, we are available to assist with the restoration in any capacity, including supplying new aluminium bodywork from the original bodybucks, chassis repairs to original specifications, paintwork, trim, and more.

This unique project is supplied with a US Title, and Taxes paid.

£59,995

Viewing by prior appointment only, please contact our sales team for further information.

Telephone: +44 (0)1932828545 Mobile: +44 (0)7557 878123

This vehicle is also advertised through our AC HERITAGE brand.