1951 Ace 2.6

[Norman]

I see from the results of the July sale at Coys that a 1951 (sic) 2.6 fetched £93k. But no Aces of any kind were made as early as 1951, let alone a 2.6! And the price achieved is about half what I would expect.
   
   Does anyone know anything about this mysterious machine?

[Jam2]

Is it anything to do with the cars discussed here?
   http://acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2135

[Norman]

Thanks for input: I think it must be. What a performance! Wny not just build a replica and be honest about it, or a continuation car with the company's blessing?