BEX1183 for sale in Flagstaff, Arizona USA

[SunDude]

FYI ~ BEX1183, which is a "Cobra-ized" AC Ace, is currently for sale at Vintage Offroad in Flagstaff AZ, at an asking price of $55,900 USD.
   
   Vintage Offroad Inc. (Greg Mushro)
   809 West Riordan Road, Suite 100-376
   Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
   Phone +1 (313) 414-3540
   Email gmushro@vintageoffroad.com
   www.vintageoffroad.com
   
   The car is listed on the company's website (http://www.vintageoffroad.com/viewvehicle.cfm?id=1238), as well as on eBay (Item no. 291346062792 -- http://cgi.ebay.ca/ebaymotors/SHELBY289-AC-COBRA-RECREATION-034-NOT-A-KIT-034-427-BODY-LATE-60s-Mk-III-FRAME-NO-RESR-/291346062792?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43d5941dc8&forcev4exp=true#shId).
   
   Note: I have no affiliation with the seller, and am just posting this for the sake of interest.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

[AC Bill]

I'm somewhat confused about that roadster..Sort of a hybrid, not really a Cobra, nor really an Ace..?
   Maybe that's why the bidding is still so low..?
   I wonder if it has any racing providence?

[tim isles]

If the serial number is correct (1183) then the prefix will be AEX, meaning the car started life as an AC-engined Ace. That said, AEX 1183 is alive and well and looking just like it left the factory in 1960. There never was a 'BEX 1183'.

[AC Ace Bristol]

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   Have to agree with Tim,  AEX1183 is a concours winning AC engined Thames Ditton Ace enjoying the sunny climes of the East Coast of USA.
   
   The only thing in common is the colour, otherwise the Cobraised Ace.[?] in Flagstaff is a GENUINE 100% FAKE SNAKE..[:(]
   
   There's tooooo many Fake Snakes around, Thankfully only two Imposters  in the Ace Register.  Lets keep it that way..[;)]
   
   Keith..[:)]

[SunDude]

Thanks for the extra input, and sorry for the bum steer on this car.
   
   I wonder what this thing really is, then...?  The vehicle description is a bit of a convoluted mess, but some of the photos show some authentic-looking AC features: floor-mounted pedals, ally door skins and hood.
   
   If I lived anywhere near Flagstaff, I'd go check out the car in person to learn more.