1934 | AC Six 16/66

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‘AXO 270’ is one of just 12 Fixed-Head Coupes constructed. It is also believed to be just one of only two surviving examples, the other in need of restoration and exported to France in 2016, as well as the only 16/66 currently in roadworthy condition. 

We have used the term ‘roadworthy condition’ in the paragraph above but as you will see shortly that does a disservice to the superlative condition of this restored and much cherished motorcar. 

Purchased by the current vendor from a friend in 1994, the AC initially proved a touch unreliable on the road. “We began restoring the car a long time ago but the chap went bankrupt twice, perhaps even three times,” explains the vendor. Due to this stop-start nature of the renovation the condition of the AC deteriorated, that is until 2020 when Retroclassic Engineering Ltd of Gloucestershire finally began a proper, long-awaited restoration. 

“Proprietor Gary Roberts actually rents a building from us and he is the person who has carried out all of the work on the car. It has had a tremendous amount of money spent on it – far more than it’s worth – with an extensive professional restoration that used original AC parts, or those made by experts to maintain the integrity of the original AC design. He has spent a lot of time and effort getting it just so, and as such it’s now in wonderful restored condition. 

“It has always been a head turner. We took it to classic car meetings about 15 or 16 years ago and it was very well received. From memory, it was quite a thrilling ride too. Unfortunately, my husband’s ill health means that he is no longer able to drive the car, so it’s now up for sale”. 

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