1957 AC Ace Bristol
- 3 Owners from New
- Matching Numbers
- Eligibility for the notable motoring events such as Mille Miglia and Goodwood
This AC Ace Bristol 'BEX374’ left the Thames Ditton factory on the 6th of November 1957 and was sent to AC imports of Arlington, Virginia, USA. Originally sporting white coachwork and red trim. It was then delivered to its owner Mr M. J. Brewer of Elmira, New York. It remained in his ownership until November 1960. Then it was acquired by Mr C J Lynch of Boulder, Colorado. He would go on to campaign BEX374 for forty years initially in period SCCA events from 1961 through 1965 and then later in historic revival races from 1978 through 2003. An avid AC racer having 3 Ace Bristols in his collection throughout this time.
Race History of BEX374:
1960’s
- 20/8/1961 Regional Vineland
- 28/6/63 Watkins Glen -2nd
- 30/6/63 Watkins Glen
- 25/08/1963 Watkins Glen
- 11/10/64 Reading -6th
- 11/10/64 Reading -12th
- 26/6/65 Watkins Glen
1970’s
- 26/8/1978 Monterey Historic
1980’s
- 19/07/86 Avon
- 29/08/89 Steamboat
1990’s
- 14/4/90 RMVR
- 13/5/90 Mead
- 23/6/90 Mountain View
- 4/4/92 Mountain View
- 7/4/92 Copper Mountain
- 9/4/92 Steamboat
- 2/3/93 Steamboat
- 2/9/94 Steamboat
- 9/6/95 Steamboat
- 24/6/95 SCR Highplains
- 1/9/95 Steamboat
- 30/8/96 Steamboat
- 1/7/99 Pacfic Northwest Historics
- 8/7/99 Monterey Historics
2000’s
- 21/7/00 SCR Highplains
- 27/4/03 Second Creek
- 30/5/03 Wine Country
- 18/7/03 Tooth Fairy
It would remain in his ownership until 2019 then imported to the UK by its third owner. We received the Ace at our AC Heritage works in 2020. The main objective of the owner was to retain the originality that Mr Lynch had kept nearing 60 years of ownership, including the factory original interior and racing livery that had been on the car since 1960. Our restoration process commenced including chassis, engine, steering, braking and electrical works costing over £30,000.
At this time many upgrades were fitted such as a dual circuit brake system, uprated competition rear hubs, uprated radiator, foam filled fuel tank, new brake callipers, lightweight battery, Kenlowe fan, oil cooler, front anti-roll bar, removable roll bar, alongside new MWS wheels and Avon tyres. A full breakdown of the extensive works can be provided to interested parties. More recently the Ace was serviced in November 2023 and supplied a new MOT certificate.
This highly eligible Ace holds current FIA papers until 2031 making it a perfect candidate for the Goodwood events. Alongside current FIVA papers for the world-famous road race the Mille Miglia. BEX 374 was accepted as a reserve car for the 2022 and 2023 event and has applied for the 2024 edition, holding its Registro 1000 Miglia eligibility card until 2028.
An extensive history file featuring the ownership chain, mechanical revision notes of Mr Lynch, period photos, and the most recent restoration documents are included in the sale. The spares included are the full weather gear, multiple tonneau covers, removable roll bar, and racing aero screen.
To find out more about this significant motorcar please contact our sales team for further details.
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