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The Aceca debuted at the 1954 London Motor Show as a closed-roof development of the AC Ace that had been unveiled at Earl’s Court a year earlier. The Aceca shared its roadster counterpart’s tube-frame chassis along with its ash wood and aluminum body construction, but with coachwork featuring a fixed roof and a hatchback rear door along with touring-oriented appointments. Both variants were initially offered only with an AC engine, which was later joined by the option of…
The Aceca debuted at the 1954 London Motor Show as a closed-roof development of the AC Ace that had been unveiled at Earl’s Court a year earlier. The Aceca shared its roadster counterpart’s tube-frame chassis along with its ash wood and aluminum body construction, but with coachwork featuring a fixed roof and a hatchback rear door along with touring-oriented appointments. Both variants were initially offered only with an AC engine, which was later joined by the option of powerplants by Bristol and Ford.
This AC-powered example is finished in red and is said to have received a repaint at some point under previous ownership. Features include front and rear bumperettes, a front-hinged hood with rear louvers, tail fins, and an external fuel filler cap. The headlight and taillight gaskets are said to have been replaced in 2022, as was the wiring to the front and rear lights. The windshield wiper arms were also replaced at that time.
Silver-painted wire wheels are said to have been sourced from MWS and installed in 2022 along with replacement two-eared knock-offs. Michelin X tires measuring 5.50R16 were mounted at that time at each corner as well as on a chromed replacement spare secured in the rear compartment. Stopping is handled by hydraulic finned drum brakes, while independent suspension incorporates transverse leaf springs and tubular shock absorbers at front and rear.
The cabin is trimmed in black leather over fixed-back bucket seats with color-coordinated door panels and carpeting. Features include wood accents over the doors and dash, roll-up side windows, and front and rear quarter vent windows. Sound-proofing material is said to have been added to the firewall, floors, and cargo area in 2022.
The three-spoke steering wheel exhibits areas of cracking on its rim and sits ahead of a black-trimmed dash panel that houses Smiths instrumentation including a 130-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows 18k miles. Auxiliary gauges monitor oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level, while a Smiths timer and clock are affixed to the dash beneath a locking wooden glovebox door.
The 2.0-liter AC inline-six features a single overhead camshaft and triple SU carburetors, the latter of which are said to have been rebuilt in 2022. Additional service at that time reportedly included fluid changes, a refresh of the ignition system, lubrication of the steering shaft, installation of a battery cutoff switch, and replacement of the spark plugs, battery, battery cables, fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, accessory belts, and heater hoses.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a rubber-mounted differential that is said to have been overhauled in 2022. Additional work at that time included replacement of the U-joints, half shafts, rear hub splines, transmission mounts, and various suspension bushings. A stainless steel exhaust system was also reportedly fitted at that time along with replacement exhaust manifolds.
The chassis plate is stamped with number AEX732 as well as engine number CLB2415, the latter of which is also stamped on the engine block.
A collection of spare parts is included in the sale, as are five wire wheels, a set of four wheel knock-offs, and four pieces of wood dash trim.
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