AC 2-Litre
Drophead Coupe
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General information
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Second hand -
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AC -
2-Litre -
Drophead Coupe -
Convertible -
4 -
2 -
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Yes
Vehicle history
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38.400 km -
09/1949 -
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Technical specifications
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Manual -
4 -
75 HP -
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2000 -
6 -
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Energy consumption
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Petrol (super)
Aesthetics
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Brown -
Red -
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Leather
Equipments
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Description
Well before World War II, AC had acquired a reputation for producing very well-designed sports cars, offering excellent performance, thanks to the modern 2-litre 6-cylinder overhead camshaft engine designed in-house.
With the post-war 2-litre model, AC succeeded in producing a more practical and comfortable sedan, while retaining both performance (still thanks to the same 2-litre 6-cylinder engine) and an elegant look.
For the 1949 model year, a Drophead Coupé was introduced. At the time, this model was considered a superb convertible, described by Motor Industry magazine as: "Dream Car from Ditton!" Only 15 examples were built in total, of which the AC club has registered only 6 surviving examples.
The car's 1991 cc six-cylinder engine, with wet liner and aluminium cylinder block, was the unit first offered in the AC 16, in 1922. From 1947, the engine was fed by three SU carburetors and produced 75 hp.
The aluminum body on a wooden frame was mounted on a conventional steel chassis with rigid axles at the front and rear, featuring semi-elliptical leaf springs and, for the first time on an AC, hydraulic shock absorbers. Until 1951, the car had a hybrid braking system: hydraulic at the front and cable-operated at the rear with 305 mm drums.
The car changed very little during its ten years of production, although the wheel size increased slightly to 406 mm in 1951. The AC 2-litre outlived its engine, which continued to be offered in other AC models until 1963.
This example is one of only 6 surviving examples. Restored in the early 1990s, it underwent further restoration, including an engine overhaul in 2009, at a cost of £18,000.
This car is extensively described in Leo Archibald's book on AC saloons and sports cars, a copy of which is included with the car.
A very complete historical file accompanies the car, including the receipts. The car has its original jack, starter handle, and a full tool kit stored in the trunk lid. The pedals with the AC logo and the oil can under the hood are just a few of the many features that make this car unique. The original hazard warning lights are still functional, although turn signals have been added.
The car is in excellent condition. It has been used regularly but sparingly over the years. The car comes with a large number of historical documents, including the original registration booklet.
The car is now registered in Belgium as a historic vehicle.
More info: https://www.route59.be/all/ac-2-litre-drophead-coupe/
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