Chassis Number:AE513

Registration Number: VWJ 154

Introduced in 1954 at the Earls Court Motor Show, the AC Aceca fastback was a lightweight aluminium sports car, initially powered by the AC Weller-derived six-cylinder engine. The model shared the ladder-framed chassis and most of the steering and running gear with the Ace roadster.

This particular vehicle left the factory on August 15, 1955, and was originally finished in Bright Blue Metalline with Blue/Grey leather trim. The first owner was Mr. H. W. Burke of Ilkley, Yorkshire. As is common with many cars of this era, it changed hands numerous times, undergoing eight ownership changes between 1961 and 1978. It then remained in single ownership for the following 39 years. In 2017, under new ownership, the restoration process began. According to previous sales records and documentation, the car underwent a bare-metal respray, and the engine was restored during its extended period of storage. In 2022, it was sold to its current owner, who has since meticulously refined the vehicle. The restoration work included fitting period-correct tyres, an electrical overhaul of various components (such as gauges, the wiper motor, ignition system, fuel pump, and a dynamator), and further mechanical upgrades.

On the mechanical front, the car received a carburettor rebuild and tuning, the fitting of a new crankshaft damper, and a thorough overhaul of the clutch and braking system, including the replacement of slave and master cylinders, brake linings, and wheel cylinders. Cosmetically, the Aceca is in superb condition, having undergone a full retrim and headlining replacement at a cost of £6,700 in 2022.

This AC Aceca is an exceptional offering at its current price of £84,995, representing a remarkable value given the £30,000 spent on its recent restoration. It is also eligible for the Mille Miglia.

£84995

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

This motorcar is also advertised through our AC Heritage brand.

One of only fifty-one Coupes ever built

Left-Hand Drive and EU Registered

Despite the Shelby Cobra program achieving multiple victories, including the 1965 FIA World Manufacturers GT Championship, Ford chose to shift focus to its in-house GT40 project in the same year, effectively ending the Cobra's production. With sales declining and no further support from Ford, AC's Derek Hurlock set out to design a new model. While the Cobra MKIII was exhilarating, it lacked the practicality Hurlock wanted in its successor. The result was a far more refined Gran Turismo.

Named after the 7014cc Ford V8 engine (which would also power the later street Cobras), the 428 featured a six-inch longer chassis than its predecessor. It was equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a Salisbury limited-slip differential to handle the engine's 345bhp. The body was designed by Turin-based coachbuilder Frua, who debuted a sleek convertible at the 1965 Earl’s Court Motor Show and a stylish fastback at the 1966 Geneva Salon.

When production began in 1968, the 428 was an expensive proposition, reputedly capable of 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds and a top speed of over 145 mph, even with the standard three-speed automatic transmission. Its price tag was over £1,000 more than that of an Aston Martin DB6.

This particular car left the Thames Ditton factory on March 4, 1969, finished in Ruby Red with Beige trim and delivered to Zurich, Switzerland. Period photographs from the early 1970s show that by this time, the car had been repainted silver. It was owned by Mr. Schmidlin of Switzerland from 1973 to 1978, before being acquired by Mr. Rudolf of Mannheim, Germany. Mr. Rudolf undertook a comprehensive restoration of the vehicle, which included detailed documentation, correspondence with specialists, the AC factory, and engineers. The restoration took over four years to complete. Mr. Rudolf kept the car until 2007, at which point it was sold to the most recent custodian,registered in Ireland.

For the past 18 years, the car has been meticulously maintained by its current owner, who has used it frequently in events like the Euroclassic rally. We are thrilled to present this exceptional Frua-bodied Fastback for sale. It not only looks fantastic but also delivers impressive performance, with a strong 7-litre V8 engine and no cooling issues. The sale includes a comprehensive history file, consisting of three folders with sales brochures, early history, and works manuals.

£149,995

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This motorcar is also advertised through our AC Heritage brand.

Registration: 603 UXT
Chassis No.: MA-200
Engine No.: 1445

-Unique factory prototype

-Powered by a 4.7-litre Ford V8 engine

-Known and documented ownership history

-Professionally restored in the USA (2006–2010)

-2010 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance class winner

-Extensive accompanying history file

The 1963 AC MA-200 is a captivating "what-if" story in British automotive history, offering a glimpse of what could have succeeded the AC Ace had the company not shifted focus to building Carroll Shelby's iconic Cobra. The "MA" chassis prefix likely refers to Zdzislaw Marczewski, AC’s Polish engineer and former RAF bomber pilot. Marczewski, who joined AC Cars after working at General Aircraft, was instrumental in numerous engineering projects for the company and even developed a range of horizontally opposed engines, including a 2.4-litre six-cylinder intended for the Ace’s potential successor. Ultimately, practicality won out, and the MA-200 was equipped with a more cost-effective and powerful 4.7-litre Ford V8—the same engine that made the Cobra legendary.

The resulting prototype was an advanced sports car, larger than the Ace and Cobra, built on a spaceframe chassis (96-inch wheelbase) with sleek, Italian-inspired aluminum bodywork. Its engineering was equally forward-thinking, featuring all-around independent suspension with coil springs, cantilevered upper links, and wishbones at the front, and struts with wishbones at the rear—a departure from AC’s traditional live rear axle. The car also boasted inboard rear disc brakes and high-mounted rack-and-pinion steering, making it one of the most sophisticated sports cars of its time.

Early History and Design Development
Registered as "6000 PE" on November 19, 1963, the MA-200 was driven extensively by AC’s managing director, Derek Hurlock, before entering private ownership in 1968. It was purchased by Dr. Roger Field of Kent, who placed it in storage and replaced the original engine with another Ford V8 during his ownership. AC Cars serviced the vehicle in 1969, and a copy of their invoice is included in its history file. Notably, Road & Track magazine featured a photo of the car in its December 1964 issue, fueling speculation as a potential "prototype AC Cobra."

After Dr. Field’s passing in 1983, the car was sold to Peter Hague of Chichester, then to Jeremy Davidson in 1985, and finally to Robert James Edwards in 1997.

Restoration and Awards
In 2006, collector and SCCA member Mark Gold discovered the car advertised as an AC V8 prototype and purchased it, shipping it to Miami, Florida. During this period, the Ford V8 installed by Dr. Field was identified as an early GT40 program engine. To restore originality, it was replaced with another V8 closely matching the original’s manufacturing date (engine no. 1445). The Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, Florida, undertook a meticulous restoration, prioritizing original components wherever possible. Their dedication was rewarded when MA-200 won "Best in Class – Sports and GT Cars 1962–1970" at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The car also earned accolades at the 36th Concours d'Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan, in 2014.

Recent History and Provenance
After being carefully maintained and sparingly driven under Mark Gold’s ownership, the MA-200 returned to the UK in 2021. It is now registered as "603 UXT." This unique factory prototype has been featured in publications such as Classic ACs - Auto-Carrier to Cobra by John McLellan and is prominently documented in The Shelby Registry under the chapter "The Lost Prototype."

Accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing original documents, drawings, photographs, correspondence, restoration invoices, registration papers, and more, this one-of-a-kind AC is a remarkable piece of the company’s heritage and a testament to its engineering ambition.

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

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This vehicle is also advertised through our AC HERITAGE brand.

-Fully restored to original specification, retaining all matching numbers.

-Factory Supplied Hardtop

-Single ownership for forty years, remaining in the UK all its life.

-A fully comprehensive history file with a substantial amount of race results

The rare AC Cobra 289 was produced alongside its Shelby sibling exclusively for the UK and European markets at the Thames Ditton factory. In the two years of production, AC produced 45 right-hand drive 'COB' Cars.

On the 30th of November 1964, this particular right-hand drive Cobra left the AC Factory at Thames Ditton. It was destined for Birmingham-based dealer Frank Grounds Ltd; they promoted the sale of the £2500 motorcar by having it on display at the Rackhams department store and changing ownership to hand three times in its early life until it was acquired by Paul Channon in 1969 at 19,000 miles, In Channon's ownership it competed in over 220 events and 100 Class wins alongside many class records.

After forty years of ownership, the Cobra found its way to a notable AC collector, who embarked on a meticulous restoration journey with marque specialists. The Cobra was stripped down to a bare chassis, with a strong emphasis on preservation and refurbishment of the components rather than replacement. This painstaking restoration, a testament to commitment to quality, was finally concluded in 2018.

After crossing paths with the Cobra over many years at race meetings, we were asked to source all boxes ticked Cobra and found this vehicle off-market in the summer of 2022. After delivery to our workshop, the metallic blue was not to the owner's preference, or that of the original build ledger, and it was decided we would return the car to the factory specification of Svecia Red. We would also carry out a full retrim using the finest leather. We also had to cover a recommissioning of engine and fuel systems.

With over thirty-five years of expertise in the marque, we can confidently say that this is one of the finest driving examples of the 289 Cobra available.

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

This motorcar is also advertised through our AC Heritage brand.

-12700 Miles from new

-3 previous keepers

-One of only a handful of MKIV lightweights with the correct ‘AKL’ chassis number.

In the 1970s, the AC factory at Thames Ditton stopped service and repair of older Cobras. Brian Angliss’ Cobra Parts operation quickly picked up that business and built up a strong and influential customer base. He also moved closer to the factory operation over the years, eventually collecting enough original tooling, jigs, and body bucks from Thames Ditton to fabricate new chassis and aluminium bodies.

For Angliss’ new Cobra, the bodies were similar to those built for the 427, but they used highly tuned 302 V-8s. Although they used the same four-inch tubular steel frame, the cockpit was extended to allow more room for slightly taller individuals.

The quality of Angliss’ work was so well-respected by owners and others in the AC community that in the mid-eighties he was allowed to purchase the rights to the AC name from the Hurlock family, who had been strongly protective of the venerated name that they controlled since the 1930s.

A new AC company was established as a joint venture with Ford, who had also recently bought Aston Martin. Angliss’ company then began offering the AC MkIV. Given his legal right to use the AC name and, more importantly, the unbroken lineage of craftsmen, tools, and materials employed in their production, these cars were lauded for their high levels of build quality and their retention of the original’s spirit and are generally considered “continuation” cars.

Autokraft shortly after that, moved to a purpose-built factory in Brooklands; in total, approximately 400 MkIV Cobras were built.

Most of these were built in 'standard' MKIV guise and by special request to 'lightweight' specification, of which very few were built, a famed number of 26 was always promoted. The lightweight honed back to the original MK3 cobra styling with performance upgrades.

The main 4-inch diameter ladder chassis was retained with lightweight superstructure. The bodywork is to original short nose specification with cooling ducts and bonnet scoop, 427 type rear bodywork with recessed 4 inch racing fuel cap in the wing.

The ancillary differences were:

-chrome-plated rollover bar.

-original-style stainless steel bumper bars.

-chrome-plated overriders.

- original-type dashboard with chrome-bezel instruments.

-original-type steering column

-wood-rim steering wheel.

-two windshield wipers, as per period Cobras

-windwings and sun visors

The wheels were 15-inch Halibrands instead of the 16 inch fitment on standard MKIV's.

Most importantly, the Ford 302s fitted were carburated and uprated to stage 3 motorsport conversion with aluminium cylinder heads. (SVO).

This Lightweight, in particular, was purchased new by Mr P. Gibson after the initial order by Mr & Mrs Glasspool was cancelled. Mr Gibson specified it to his liking in Rosso Corsa with a black interior and red piping at the price of £125,000. The next owner would be Mr P Manser in 2006, purchasing the car with 43 miles on it; he used the Cobra as intended, accumulating 5300 miles on the car before selling the vehicle to the most recent custodian, who has cherished the Cobra for the past 14 years. We have personally been familiar with this lightweight for the past two decades, and it has been subject to AC heritage works servicing throughout this time as the car transitioned between the owners UK and European homes.

Since we acquired the car, our AC heritage works have carried out comprehensive servicing alongside the refurbishment of the wheels, detailing package, and PDI checkover; further details on all works can be requested.

The registration 'A26 COB' is included in the sale, perfectly fitting, relating to the promoted 26 lightweights.

£165,000

The Drambuie MKIV Lightweight

16300 miles from new

One of only a handful of MKIV lightweights with the correct ‘AKL’ chassis number.

In the 1970s, the AC factory at Thames Ditton stopped service and repair of older Cobras. Brian Angliss’ Cobra Parts operation quickly picked up that business and built up a strong and influential customer base. He also moved closer to the factory operation over the years, eventually collecting enough original tooling, jigs, and body bucks from Thames Ditton to fabricate new chassis and aluminium bodies.
For Angliss’ new Cobra, the bodies were similar to those built for the 427, but they used highly tuned 302 V-8s. Although they used the same four-inch tubular steel frame, the cockpit was extended to allow more room for slightly taller individuals.
The quality of Angliss’ work was so well-respected by owners and others in the AC community that in the mid-eighties he was allowed to purchase the rights to the AC name from the Hurlock family, who had been strongly protective of the venerated name that they controlled since the 1930s.
A new AC company was established as a joint venture with Ford, who had also recently bought Aston Martin. Angliss’ company then began offering the AC MkIV.Given his legal right to use the AC name and, more importantly, the unbroken lineage of craftsmen, tools, and materials employed in their production, these cars were lauded for their high levels of build quality and their retention of the original’s spirit and are generally considered “continuation” cars.
Autokraft shortly after that, moved to a purpose-built factory in Brooklands; in total, approximately 400 MkIV Cobras were built.

Most of these were built in 'standard' MKIV guise and by special request to 'lightweight' specification, of which very few were built. The lightweight honed back to the original MK3 cobra styling with performance upgrades.

The main 4-inch diameter ladder chassis was retained with lightweight superstructure. The bodywork is to original short nose specification with cooling ducts and bonnet scoop, 427 type rear bodywork with recessed 4 inch racing fuel cap in the wing.

The ancillary differences were:
-chrome-plated rollover bar.
-original-style stainless steel bumper bars.
-chrome-plated overriders.
- original-type dashboard with chrome-bezel instruments.
-original-type steering column
-wood-rim steering wheel.
-two windshield wipers, as per period Cobras -windwings and sun visors

The wheels were 15-inch Halibrands instead of the 16 inch fitment on standard MKIV's.

Most importantly, the Ford 302s fitted were carburated and uprated to stage 3 motorsport conversion with aluminium cylinder heads. (SVO).

This particular motorcar, AKL1328, was ordered by Mr. MacKinnon of Drambuie Liqueur Company through renowned Cobra dealer Rod Leach's Nostalgia.
It was ordered in the famed whisky liqueurs' corporate colours and to a very high specification at the cost of £200,000. A few months after delivery, the car returned to the factory for complimentary upgrades.

The second owner is just as notable to our younger audience. Mr David Jones of Dundee.The founder of DMA design, now Rockstar Games.
Mr Jones owned the MKIV when the first installment of the multi-billion dollar computer game franchise Grand Theft Auto was released.

Ben and Angela Yates, both well-known AC Owners Club members, would go on to acquire the Cobra in 1998. They were the first owners to use the car as intended. They were taking it on continental tours and to club meetings, covering the majority of the mileage on Cobra to date. Ben (a gifted engineer) and Angela owned and superbly maintained it for almost 25 years until it was purchased by the current owner in 2020. Another avid AC enthusiast is always pursuing the finest examples of the AC marque, including the prototype AC 428 Convertible that we have recently marketed.
The owner recently serviced it, covering the engine oil/filter, gearbox oil, and differential oil.

Unlike many other MKIV lightweights, AKL1328 retains its original factory specification.

As follows.

Paintwork-Ford Diamond White paired with red & gold stripes
Black Leather interior, with contrasting red piping
Black Tonneau
Aluminum hood scoop
Stainless steel side vents
Front air intakes
Oil Cooler
Chrome Stoneguards
Wood rim steering wheel
Wooden gearknob
Spinners
Windwings
Matching Numbers hand-built stage 3 engine with aluminum cylinder head and carburetor. (SVO specification)
Powered by ford side badges
Full weather gear
Spare Wheel

The factory fitted complimentary upgrades in August 1990.

-Self cancelling indicator
-Manual choke cable
-Improved clutch quadrant
-Shorten gear lever
-modify the pedal box to make pedals the same height.

The history includes the original sales invoice, specification sheets, and general correspondence. The full history of the MOT certificates warrants the mileage.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of the AC MKIV Lightweight available.

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Also advertised through our AC HERITAGE brand.

-One of Two AC Cobra 212 Semi Competition

-A mere 4500 miles from new

-2 Owners from new

The story for the AC Cobra 212SC starts with the origin story of its Ford V8 sibling that was produced alongside it.

Launched by AC Cars at the 1999 London Motor Show, a new chapter in the Cobra history was written with the Mk. IV Cobra Carbon Road Series (CRS). The CRS is based upon the chassis and power train of its aluminium bodied version, the Superblower, that shares the lineage of the 4inch ladder chassis of the 427 MK3 of the sixties but with a very modern twist of boasting an all carbon-fibre body that was the result of collaboration between AC and Kid Jensen Racing, the successful F3000 team. This collaboration boasted the largest one piece construction in the motor industry at the time.

John Owen, Ex lotus engineer, developed this platform into what we see today the AC Cobra 212 SC. He was crucial in the inception of the type 918 3.5 litre twin turbo Lotus powertrain; and the application into the Cobra, it was mated to the Tremec 6-speed transmission with a BTR Hydratrack limited-slip differential. Other standard features included power steering as standard and AP Racing dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes all around.

This concoction is much like the original 427 S/C that shares its namesake,a low-weight, high-powered, skittish sports car. At 350 brake horsepower from the lotus-derived V8 with twin T25 Garrett turbochargers, it's hardly a surprise you will fight for traction. AC claimed figures of 0-60 in 4 seconds, 100 in 9 seconds. Lastly, AC heavily promoted the record of the fastest 0-100-0 for a production car.

Unfortunately, these were some of the last vehicles to leave the AC factory before its closure in 2001.

CRSL9529 was manufactured in 2000 and first registered to Mr Saint of London. It is specified in one of the most desirable colours, black bodywork, which has a distinctive carbon weave and is consistent throughout. Paired with the black Alcantara dashboard and leather seats, it still hones back to the original materials on these cobras.

The boot compartment includes all-weather gear, a spare wheel, a toolkit and a tonneau cover.

With a mere 4500 miles on the odometer, the condition is lovely throughout, with the underside being outstanding, echoing a new car 24 years on.

It has been with the most recent custodian for five years and it has been serviced within the last 150 miles. It is ready for demonstration and use by the following custodian.

£89995.00

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