Retromobile
AC shelby cobra 427 1967
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Retromobile
Highlights
Bristol engine
Block matching present
Nice history in period
FIVA certification
Characteristics
Exterior colour
BlackCar location
Paris (75000)Interior colour
RedPower (hp DIN)
120Saddlery
LeatherTransmission
ManualMileage
6 000 kmFuel type
GasolineRelease date
01/01/1955Country of Origin
United States of America
Engine
Bristol 6 cylindres 100-d2Number of gears
4Cylinders
6Displacement (cm3)
1971Steering wheel position
LeftNumber of doors
2Country of registration
France
History
This AC Ace Roadster left the factory on 14 October 1955 and was delivered to Duncan Forlong in February 1956 via Import Cars in Tampa, Florida.
Duncan Forlong took part in many races in Florida and Texas during this period, and his AC made the cover of Sports Car America magazine. Well-known on the racetracks of the time, the car has a fine history.
Duncan Forlong took part in many races in Florida and Texas during this period, and his AC made the cover of Sports Car America magazine. Well-known on the racetracks of the time, the car has a fine history.
Conditions
The original AC engine, judged to be underpowered, was replaced by a Bristol 6-cylinder 1971 cm3 reference 100-D2 with matching gearbox in the 1980s. The original engine block - matching numbers - is sold with the car.
The current owner acquired the car in 2013 and has been busy restoring it:
- the aluminium bodywork has been restored, stripped and painted in black to match the original colour, and the running gear has been replaced,
- New Dunlop wheels fitted with Michelin X tyres to match the original fitment,
- Complete engine overhaul: crankshaft rectification, new bearings, re-boring of Cosworth cylinders and pistons, new engine peripherals, etc....
- new wiring harness and battery,
- New carpets and leather.
The car is delivered with its accessories: new soft top with hoops and storage cover, new side-screens with cover, original jack with crank, mallet and wooden wedge for removing the wheels.
The tonneau cover is new, and the car still has its spare keys, its original AC logbook (extremely rare) and various technical documents. An extensive file of period photos and documents completes the dossier, as does a FIVA passport.
The current owner acquired the car in 2013 and has been busy restoring it:
- the aluminium bodywork has been restored, stripped and painted in black to match the original colour, and the running gear has been replaced,
- New Dunlop wheels fitted with Michelin X tyres to match the original fitment,
- Complete engine overhaul: crankshaft rectification, new bearings, re-boring of Cosworth cylinders and pistons, new engine peripherals, etc....
- new wiring harness and battery,
- New carpets and leather.
The car is delivered with its accessories: new soft top with hoops and storage cover, new side-screens with cover, original jack with crank, mallet and wooden wedge for removing the wheels.
The tonneau cover is new, and the car still has its spare keys, its original AC logbook (extremely rare) and various technical documents. An extensive file of period photos and documents completes the dossier, as does a FIVA passport.
Documents
Historic Technical Passport (PTH)
Owner's manual
CarJager
CarJager is a French company based in Aix-en-Provence that operates throughout Europe.
Our entire team is mobilized to ensure your comfort and safety during your purchase.
Contact Maxime
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Retromobile
Highlights
Bristol engine
Block matching present
Nice history in period
FIVA certification
Characteristics
Exterior colour
BlackCar location
Paris (75000)Interior colour
RedPower (hp DIN)
120Saddlery
LeatherTransmission
ManualMileage
6 000 kmFuel type
GasolineRelease date
01/01/1955Country of Origin
United States of America
Engine
Bristol 6 cylindres 100-d2Number of gears
4Cylinders
6Displacement (cm3)
1971Steering wheel position
LeftNumber of doors
2Country of registration
France
History
This AC Ace Roadster left the factory on 14 October 1955 and was delivered to Duncan Forlong in February 1956 via Import Cars in Tampa, Florida.
Duncan Forlong took part in many races in Florida and Texas during this period, and his AC made the cover of Sports Car America magazine. Well-known on the racetracks of the time, the car has a fine history.
Duncan Forlong took part in many races in Florida and Texas during this period, and his AC made the cover of Sports Car America magazine. Well-known on the racetracks of the time, the car has a fine history.
Conditions
The original AC engine, judged to be underpowered, was replaced by a Bristol 6-cylinder 1971 cm3 reference 100-D2 with matching gearbox in the 1980s. The original engine block - matching numbers - is sold with the car.
The current owner acquired the car in 2013 and has been busy restoring it:
- the aluminium bodywork has been restored, stripped and painted in black to match the original colour, and the running gear has been replaced,
- New Dunlop wheels fitted with Michelin X tyres to match the original fitment,
- Complete engine overhaul: crankshaft rectification, new bearings, re-boring of Cosworth cylinders and pistons, new engine peripherals, etc....
- new wiring harness and battery,
- New carpets and leather.
The car is delivered with its accessories: new soft top with hoops and storage cover, new side-screens with cover, original jack with crank, mallet and wooden wedge for removing the wheels.
The tonneau cover is new, and the car still has its spare keys, its original AC logbook (extremely rare) and various technical documents. An extensive file of period photos and documents completes the dossier, as does a FIVA passport.
The current owner acquired the car in 2013 and has been busy restoring it:
- the aluminium bodywork has been restored, stripped and painted in black to match the original colour, and the running gear has been replaced,
- New Dunlop wheels fitted with Michelin X tyres to match the original fitment,
- Complete engine overhaul: crankshaft rectification, new bearings, re-boring of Cosworth cylinders and pistons, new engine peripherals, etc....
- new wiring harness and battery,
- New carpets and leather.
The car is delivered with its accessories: new soft top with hoops and storage cover, new side-screens with cover, original jack with crank, mallet and wooden wedge for removing the wheels.
The tonneau cover is new, and the car still has its spare keys, its original AC logbook (extremely rare) and various technical documents. An extensive file of period photos and documents completes the dossier, as does a FIVA passport.
Documents
Historic Technical Passport (PTH)
Owner's manual
CarJager
CarJager is a French company based in Aix-en-Provence that operates throughout Europe.
Our entire team is mobilized to ensure your comfort and safety during your purchase.
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