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[12,500 miles]

AC CRS Sells for £12,500!!! [:0][:0]
   
   ...Or so it says in this month`s "Classic Cars For Sale " magazine,
    as the caption for this photo:
   
   
   
   BUT, having picked myself up from the floor in the newsagents, I read the main text, which said:
   "Of the post-war sporting stock, an only 12,500 miles since 2000 AC Cobra MkIV went for £35,200"
   
   PHEW! [8D]
   Still seems like a bargain to me, only just making lower estimate.
   
   Details from Classic Cars For Sale.co.uk:
   
   Brightwells Classic and Vintage Auction Results
   Auction Date: Wednesday 18 March 2009
   
   Make:  AC
   Model:  Cobra CRS MkIV Sports
   Price:  £35,200 (approx. €37,481 or $49,213)
   Year:  2000
   Price Significant:  Number 6 of 30, carbon-fibre bodywork, inertia reel belts as well as full harnesses, all old MOTs, 2 owners, 12,500m
   Condition Rating:  (condition rating 1.25)
   Original, low mileage, would appear to have been only driven in fine weather.
   
   Interestingly, OCTANE Magazine report the mileage somewhat lower and the price slightly higher:"..At the opposite end of the spectrum, a nine-year-old carbon fibre-bodied AC Cobra CRS MkIV with just 1200 miles on the clock was also hotly contested before finally being knocked down to a UK collector for £35,700."
   
   

Morgan +4 AC Cobra 289 Wire wheels Silver x5
   

quote:From eBay ad: "Wire wheels, five, Morgan +4, Supersports and Rover engined 1985 on. Also AC Cobra 289, and 428 Frua. 6 inch X 15 inch.
   Could be blasted and coated to your choice of colour at extra cost about £45.00 each"

   (Click Pic)
   

...Getting 'restored' into Cobras, but now, we have
   an Aceca Bristol that has lost it`s head and become an Ace! [:0]
   (Click on pics or above link)
   
   
   
   
   
                KERCHING!       [V]

Appearing on the AC Heritage Homepage is a video of
   how not to go around Woodcote & the chicane at Goodwood in a Hotted-up Cobra!!!
   
   
   
   This video is obviously several years old, because Here`s AC8998 being repaired at
   The Brooklands Motor Company in 2004/5, click on the 2nd from right picture to follow
   the repair...then the subsequent re-repair!!![xx(]

   
   OK, so you can still find an AC with a V8 NOT signed by Carroll Shelby!!!(Click pic)
   
   "Quote from eBay ad:
   "Carroll Shelby's Personal Pick To Be Number One!!
   This is the first SC 427 Cobra built!! CSX-3021 was Carroll's personal pick to represent Shelby America and traveled with a GT-40 in the Cobra Caravan across the USA! This is the first of only two gold Cobra's built. This car has 3,800 original one owner miles!! This car is original, except for one repaint. Original, right down to the tires! This is the car that sold in January and is now being made available due to an up and coming investment opportunity. This car is being offered with the original one owner title, as well as original payment book and dealer purchase order. This is the opportunity to own not only the first SC Cobra, but we feel the BEST SC Cobra.
   This car is a very RARE opportunity and very serious investment. Please treat this auction accordingly. Time will not be wasted on games and speculation.
   If you want the opportunity to own the best, then the time is now!
   ...I am representing this car for the investor who purchased it in January but wishes to remain private and has asked me to provide for him the opportunity for this car to be purchased
   "

AC ACE ACECA 2-LITER SALOON BUCKLAND THERMOSTAT HOUSING
   
   
   Quote:
   "ORIGINAL THERMOSTAT HOUSING FOR AC ACE ROADSTER, ACECA, 2-LITER SALOON, & BUCKLAND TOURER
   Also should fit any 2-litre AC engine. Housing is complete. It's been sitting on my shelf for about 20 years. Aluminum castings are good."
   
   

AC ACE ACECA 2-LITER SALOON BUCKLAND THERMOSTAT HOUSING
   
   
   Quote:
   "ORIGINAL THERMOSTAT HOUSING FOR AC ACE ROADSTER, ACECA, 2-LITER SALOON, & BUCKLAND TOURER
   Also should fit any 2-litre AC engine. Housing is complete. It's been sitting on my shelf for about 20 years. Aluminum castings are good."
   
   

THESE look a bit rough, but may be of use to someone?
   
   

Vulcan '09 Pledge Campaign
   
   
   
       TIME IS RUNNING OUT
   
   Vulcan XH558 will be grounded forever, unless further funding of £1million is identified by early March. This funding will allow the project to pay its monthly expenses, clear debt and provide a stable financial footing for the future.
   
   But why is your Vulcan so important?
   In a word - EDUCATION!
   
   In line with our motto "Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future", we returned XH558 to display status for two educational reasons:
   
   
   To teach Britain's youth about the pivotal role that Britain played in the Western World's defence at a time of political uncertainty and instability
   
   
   To inspire our children and grandchildren to choose a career in Britain's design, engineering and scientific industries
   
   Vulcan XH558 is not privately owned, but operated as a National Heritage Asset. She belongs to every man, woman and child in Britain and is an iconic and emotive example of Britain's pivotal position in World technology and foreign affairs.
   
   'The Vulcan Effect' is a unique and powerful tool - without your immediate help it will be gone forever.

[£95,000]

WOW!
   CF78, which underneath the shiny exterior looks like a daily driver, sold at Bonhams Goodwood Auction this July for £49,628 inclusive of Buyer's Premium is now for sale at Manchester Oldtimer for a staggering £95,000....
   90% mark-up anyone?
   
   
   
   They`ll have to start converting 'Cobra-ised' Fruas back now!!!!

on eBay I found these rear lamps, currently £17, 2 days remaining.
   Here`s the description, click on the pic to go to the auction:
   
   
   "Here is an original pair of  LUCAS L542 MADE IN ENGLAND rear lamps as fitted to AC COBRA etc.
   I have listed these as used but they are in fact new old stock stored in a damp garage. And the backs are a little rusty.
   They come complete with rubber bases that have started to split with age.
   The chrome is good and the lenses have a nice ruby colour but have minor storage marks.
   They are marked BS 2516 GRADE 1 & BS 2515 GRADE 2."
   
   

I know I should get a life, but...
   ...on eBay I found this poster for the princely sum of £9.99(buy it now).
   Here`s the description, click on the pic to go to the auction:
   
   
   "This is a large (23 x 17 inches) poster, depicting the history of AC Cars from the early days up to the Cobra, Ace, and 3000ME of the 1960s/80s.
   
   Never used, supplied in strong cardboard tube, would look fabulous framed in your study or garage.
   ONE ONLY available, first come first served!"
   
   

I`ve just come across this on eBay, located in Australia. Buy it Now price £35, maybe a little expensive?
   Here`s the description, click on the pic to go to the auction:
   
   "This is an original owner handbook titled "AC General Instructions", (no date or publication number is stated), 9" x 6", illustrated and contains 66 pages PLUS 8 page supplement  "For Cars with E.L. Prefix to Chassis No. Only".
   The book is complete but some page edges are very tatty and dog-eared etc. There are a few written notes from a previous owner.
   
   An opportunity to obtain an ORIGINAL example of this very rare AC Cars INSTRUCTION BOOK"
   
   

Very sad to see an ACOC member hurt and his MkIV Cobra badly damaged when it rolled after hitting a wall,after the National Day at Bolton Abbey.
   
   Fortunately his injuries appear to be surprisingly minor considering the circumstances.
   Available to view on the BBC iPlayer until tomorrow, it`s reassuring to see the rescue services so swiftly in attendance and I`m sure we all wish Hayden well, hopefully now fully recovered.
   Can anyone(Tony?) give us an update on Hayden`s progress, and whether the AC will, or is, being repaired?
   Nik.

There are 3 Halibrands on eBay at the moment, hurry, 1 day to go!
   THIS ONE (click pic) Has an Avon tyre on,  but doesn`t say whether Front or Rear,
   (looks like a front to me.)
   
   
   
   whereas THIS Pair(again, clicky piccy)
   
   
   is described as Front & Rear, but without rubber.
   
   
   Sadly little other info such as postage, rim size etc. and the guy has zero feedback, but for (currently) £130 for all 3 it`s worth a trip to Hampshire, no?

There are 3 Halibrands on eBay at the moment, hurry, 1 day to go!
   THIS ONE (click pic) Has an Avon tyre on,  but doesn`t say whether Front or Rear,
   (looks like a front to me.)
   
   
   
   whereas THIS Pair(again, clicky piccy)
   
   
   is described as Front & Rear, but without rubber.
   
   
   Sadly little other info such as postage, rim size etc. and the guy has zero feedback, but for (currently) £130 for all 3 it`s worth a trip to Hampshire, no?

AC Aceca V8
   Considering you won`t get an Ace for twice that(minimum!), £28.95 IS cheap! Shame he can`t change the listing price to the £28,950 that he`s actually asking! It could easily cost that much again to sort properly if the wood is rotting or any other major nasties lurk underneath! Is there an interior? Little bit of damage to the N/S rear wing, otherwise the body looks straight, could be fun with the 289 in.
   
   
   

...Like you`ve never seen before!!!
   
   
   
                 "A Glass of Champagne, Sir?"

Sorry about the short notice, ends today!
   End time: 08-Apr-08 17:26:19 BST
     Click pic.
   
   Photo is sample of one magazine only. You are bidding for all 42 items, lot is not separated.
   
   Series 1987-1993, incomplete. Details:
   
   1987: Anniversary review only
   
   1988: Oct only, Anniversary review
   
   1989: complete plus Anniversary review except Jan, Feb,Mar
   
   1990/1991: Anniversary review
   
   1990: complete except Jan, Nov, Dec
   
   1991: Feb, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec only
   
   1992: complete except Jan, Feb

I was sent a link (thanks, Trevor!) to this gorgeousAce Bristol Zagato
   
   
   There are many other AC`s listed HERE:, from a 1936 16/80 to the 2000 212 S/C but conspicuous by their absence are the original Cobras!!!