Introduced in 1954 Earls Court Motor Show, the AC Aceca fastback, the new model shared the ladder-framed chassis, and the majority of steering and running gear with the Ace roadster. A lightweight aluminium sports car initially powered by the AC Weller derived six cylinder engine, in 1956 Bristol engines could be equipped and increase performance The refined interior of the coupe version added a dash of comfort to the minimally equipped Ace roadster.

This motorcar in particular ‘BEX673' was delivered to Royal Victoria docks on the 25th November in black paintwork, red trim with red Connolly leather reference ‘CL2226’.
- Desirable Bristol engined variant
- 3 owners from new, all based within New York State
- Survivor Condition
- One of 171 built and only 83 LHD examples

After its voyage over the Atlantic it arrived to the US distributor ‘AC Imports’, was delivered to New York to the first owner A.J Bradley M.D, an eye surgeon of Setauket, NY. Bradley was a fanatical owner and had significant correspondence with AC Cars, Arnolt Bristol and overdrive manufactures of which was fitted during his ownership.
The second owner J. Fratello an accomplished furniture maker of Long Island and classic car collector, creating bespoke designs in his studio, a befitting home for the aluminium bodied Aceca to draw inspiration from day to day. The most recent custodian acquired BEX763 in 2013, the objective was to achieve a reliable turn key car, whilst retaining the originality that had been kept by the previous owners. It was then subject to a comprehensive mechanical overhaul resulting in a highly original well kept example of the Aceca Bristol.

The exterior bodywork has been subject to a colour change early on in its life and still presents very well. The cabin exudes luxury the original seats are the initial draw, alongside to the patinated gauge cluster. Mechanically the car drives exceedingly well, with pinpoint steering, feeling tight throughout cornering. The original engine 100D2 1020 was replaced by Arnolt in Chicago of Arnolt Bristol fame early on, now sits the BS1 MK2 No. 345 which shows good oil pressure and more than adequate power. The motorcar has been notified of import in 2019.

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