A friend of mine has just obtained BEX447, which currently has a 260 Ford engine, and supposedly has some racing history. Anyone have any background info/pictured I could pass along? Car was originally sold to Ron Leonard (!) according to the Register. Currently dark blue with red interior, originally white/black.
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Peter
As BEX447 was once owned and raced by Ron Leonard, First Port of call must be to contact Ron who has a vast knowledge and contact list of
Owners and Histories of various Ace Bristol ( AC and V8 powered) through 1950's to date.
Then hopefully you and the new custodian of BEX447 can continue this thread on the racing History of BEX447, which in turn should produce
data on other Aces raced in Period... [;)] Just look at my thread on Racing History of BEX333 ..[:)]
Ron created and circulated his own news letter.. " AC Exchange " [:)] on a regular basis, which in itself often listed AC's by Chassis number
as well as parts and major Technical Tips.
Please note. Ron Sold all his spares a few years ago to Jim Feldman.[;)]
Last but not least, I have fired a email to Nik Bagshaw ( Thank you Nik) of the only Period racing picture I have of BEX447 (Piloted by Ron )[?].
Requesting he Post this Period Racing picture on this thread to start your quest on "The History of BEX447 ".. [^]
Long may the thread run and produce some real Gems of BEX447 & other AC's especially racing throughout the 1950's and 1960's. .[:p]
Keith..[:)]
Here is BEX 447 preparing for action:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q113/nikbj68/BEX447/BEX447%20Ron%20Leonard_zpscooj9gbh.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/nikbj68/media/BEX447/BEX447%20Ron%20Leonard_zpscooj9gbh.jpg.html)
Thanks Nick and Keith, I will pas this along!
Any idea what the front is wrapped up in? This looks like it might be speed trials or something. I'm trying to figure out what the 'silver' car is in the background, too - Ferrari???
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Peter
The front of the Ace is taped over, standard practice in USA during the 1950s . to protect paint work [?][?].
for a better example, visit Ace Over rider thread some 15 or so threads down and you will see Barry Birds AE22 taped in a similar fashion..[;)]
Hopefully Ron can confirm the picture I have supplied is definitely BEX447 and his racing number was 15DP.
The ACOC Ace Bristol Register have very little detail on BEX447 please share all new material and data on the forum and with Tim Isles the official Ace Bristol Registrar.
Cheers...
,Keith
I hope I can get a response from pjbowman on this thread. I owned bex 447 from 1965-68. I have photos and some film footage while in my ownership. How it came to have a small block in it is a long story. Thanks
I have several photos of BEX 447 that I have been trying to upload but so far have been unsuccessful. Can't insert attachments in the main body. Can anyone help? Thanks
Hello Keith. I attempted to reply to your response and using your email address It wouldn't let me send it. Any advice?
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Ron.
A BIG THANK YOU for your email with three attachments of Polaroid photos of BEX447, dated March 1968.
Much appreciated.
I will email you a few additional details of Ace Bristol BEX447 from my Archives.
I will also cross reference BEX447 details recorded in my copies of Ron Leonards " AC Exchange" and Randall Basalt's "Ace- Aceca Register dated (Dec 1991) I will email you tomorrow.
In the meantime Could you please email me copy of your written History notes.
Thank you ..
Cheers for Now
Keith
Keith dot lessiter at gmail dot com
Keith,
Thanks for the response and additional information and photos. I've been using my phone so far for communication. I'll have to get my computer fired up so I'll have a larger keyboard. I'll try to get that done next week.
Thanks
Ron
I would like to communicate with the current owner of BEX447. I have some details regarding my ownership from 1965 through 1968 and how it came to have a small block in it.i gave Keith Lessiter some photos,brief film footage and a brief history while I owned it.
Regards
Ron