AEX221 Sells at Scottsdale,

[pjbowman]

Is this a record price for an AC-engined Ace?

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27328/lot/44/

[bex316]

Wow Peter, that's a really high price!
Following some recent sales where prices were more or less reasonable this is surely an exception to that trend. If it really is an exception or the new rule we will see in the near future.

Jerry

[Jim A]

In many ways, this is the perfect Ace.
I think it may be one of the last AC engined cars, especially LHD.  Also late for drum brakes.
It is right and beautiful in every aspect.
It is also a great price if you already have one, but discouraging if you don't.
Whoever paid for its restoration took a risk at $400,000, but it seems to have paid off.
Folks with a lot on money are making old sports cars a new enterprise altogether.