BEX1146 on eBay (again)

[bex316]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-AC-Ace-Bristol-AC-Bristol-1960-AC-ACE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4a9bf4176cQQitemZ320444045164QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
   
   Jerry

[Jim A]

That is not a bad looking AC, but I wonder if it bothers anyone else that the name "Bristol" continues to be associated with it.

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by Jim A
   
That is not a bad looking AC, but I wonder if it bothers anyone else that the name "Bristol" continues to be associated with it.
   

   They`ve even taken off the 'AC Bristol' badge & just got the round AC one on the nose!
   
   (Also, is it actually owned by an ACOC member?)
   
    I suppose as it was 'born' as a Brizzle (and will always bear it`s 'BEX' chassis no.) it is fair to still describe it as such, even with the Ford V8 in,
   at least they aren`t calling it a CobrAce or AceBra!
   Incidentally, how much torsional strength would this chassis longitudinal and 'X' bracing add?
   
   
   
   Not as much as sleeving, I would guess?

[bex316]

Auction ended. Highest bid $ 126,100 but reserve not met so remains unsold.
   
   Jerry

[pjbowman]

Not sure I believe the bid is real, either.

[pls01]

The x-brace adds little to the torsional stiffness since it is all in one plane.
   
   Note the C channels welded to the underside of the main tubes.
   
   Welder, check. Scrap iron, check. Case of Bud, check.

[Gus Meyjes]

That is a steep reserve for a modified, non original, car. I realize Ac's have been commanding a hefty value increase over the past few years, but this looks like the 126K should have been right on the money.
   
   Gus