Hello. At the risk of asking a silly question, what's the difference between a long boot Ace and a short boot Ace?
AI to the rescue:
During the production run of the AC Ace, specifically the Bristol-engined versions, a change was made to the trunk lid design, resulting in "long boot" and "short boot" versions.
Here's the breakdown:
Long Boot: This refers to the earlier Ace Bristol models with the original, longer trunk lid.
Short Boot: In 1957, AC shortened the Ace's trunk lid, which allowed for the trailing edge of the soft top to be mounted further back. This shorter trunk lid is the "short boot".
Therefore, the difference between "long boot" and "short boot" in the context of the AC Ace Bristol is a production change related to the length and design of the car's trunk lid, with the shorter version being introduced in 1957.
1956 Long Boot car
1957 Short Boot car (mine)
Difference in long boot to Short Boot.
Change over. by Chassis number..
AC Ace ............. AE218 / AE219,
Ace Bristol... BEX266 / BEX267.
Distance from boot lid to body work above rear bulkhead. (Rear Scuttle)
Long boot ....... 9 & 1/4 inches
Short boot .......16 & 1/8 inches
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