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The return of the iconic AC Ace
11th October 2024
AC Cars is reintroducing one of the all-time great sports cars to the road with the announcement of the new AC Ace and AC Ace Bristol from the newly formed AC Cars Classics division.
Originally famed for its lightweight engineering and competition pace, as well as it sublime looks, the AC Ace was hugely respected around the world as a quintessential British roadster. This provided the inspiration for the new AC Ace Classic and AC Ace Bristol Classic, and returns Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer to its engineering roots.
Beautifully svelte, the new AC Ace Classics feature unique designs that capture the halcyon days of roadsters, yet use cutting edge construction techniques to deliver benchmark ride and handling. An original-type chassis, carbon-fibre bodywork and a modern powertrain blend seamlessly with the iconic styling to deliver an unmatched driving experience.
Offering two distinct personalities of car – the new models reflect the evolution of the original AC Ace over its 10 year production run.
Speaking of the announcement David Conza, CEO of AC Cars, said: “The new AC Ace and Ace Bristol Classics prove that a classically styled car can have outstanding performance and handling. Returning to the themes of light and powerful, the work of AC Cars Classics in the engineering of these cars demonstrates our ability to delicately blend grace with modern ability.”
AC Cars Classics is the heritage division of AC Cars, established to honour some of the famous marque’s most memorable models. Delivered from AC Cars’ advanced facility on the UK’s south coast, Classics’ vehicles deliver a timeless style of motoring incorporating modern technology where appropriate.
Reservations and orders are open now, with prices for the AC Ace and Ace Bristol Classic starting from £175,000 inclusive of VAT. Each car will bear an official chassis number, denoting it as a true AC and a descendent of their respective historic model and deliveries are expected to start in summer 2025.