1961 AC Ace Bristol [BE1179]
1961 AC Ace [BE1179] in Shelby American, Documentary, 2019 
Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:
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◊ 2020-06-12 02:02 |
Googling "ac 316eqm78" throws up some Acecas, but looks like Ace windscreen, early/mid grille. |
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◊ 2025-06-03 02:02 |
1961 "Bristol" (https://youtu.be/uEfEzUieV4c?si=W4SD4AmpzlbYiKnp) |
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◊ 2025-06-03 02:47 |
Recent ad here, chassis BE1179, RHD, sold new to Rhodesia, raced in the first ever Rhodesian Grand Prix and the 9 Hours of Kyalami with registration number RGP 5, as seen in period photos. In 1999 it moved to France which explains the plate. Full resto 2012 onwards in UK![]() |


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