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Jan 24, 2025
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1961 AC Ace

10 years ago
1 min read

Gentleman Car our favorite car dealer in Europe has just added this amazing AC Ace to their collection of cars for sale. Just a year before Carroll Shelby took the Ace and created the Shelby Cobra a man named Ken Rudd from “Ruddspeed” fitted the AC Ace with a 2600cc inline six from the Ford Zephyr. It used three Weber or SU carburettors and a performance “Mays” head was an option. With proper tuning the Ruddspeed Ace could produce 170 bhp, providing a top speed of 130 mph and 0–60 mph in 8.1 seconds.

This car is offered for sale by Gentleman Car and features Disc Brakes with Alfin Rear Drums, a detachable roll bar that fits nicely in the boot, and full FIA HTP papers meaning the car is legal for any FIA historic competitions.

Source: Gentleman Car

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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