Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
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Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
We are always saying that the Interceptor is under-priced. So how about a fully roadworthy, excellent condition AC for just £12,500? It's their final, low production, mid-engined car. Surely this would get you into any concours event?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351002
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351002
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
At some point these cars were built a few miles from Glasgow airport. Sadly it was a very short lived affair. The few that I have seen had a kitcar look about them.
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
To my eyes, it looks like a poor copy of a FIAT X-19
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
That's maybe because they were both introduced the same year, although it took AC a long long time to get it into production.To my eyes, it looks like a poor copy of a FIAT X-19
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
I drove one once, the performance was quite disapponting and it did feel like a kit car with the smell of the hot fiberglass and the annoying squeaks and rattles.
The one I drove was for sale because the owner got fed up with it as it kept breaking down and overheating. I was told it had caught fire not long after it was sold.
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The one I drove was for sale because the owner got fed up with it as it kept breaking down and overheating. I was told it had caught fire not long after it was sold.
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
I think it was their only mid-engined car. They went back to Cobras after that.VFK44 wrote: It's their final, low production, mid-engined car.
I've always liked them. I think they've got lots of potential and properly sorted are really very good.
A good project for someone.
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
12500 is not small money. It can buy Mercedes 560SL or nice Interceptor or for example BMW 3000CSi. Which all definitely give much more space, pace and grace than this AC.
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Hmm I've seen those seats before ? (Mk3 Interceptor perhaps ?)
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I do like a car that comes with a fire extinguiser, it inspires confidence.
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Umm, no.Trevithick wrote:Hmm I've seen those seats before ? (Mk3 Interceptor perhaps ?)
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Exhausts look a bit weedy..
but a brave design though...
but a brave design though...
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
I always fancied the 3000ME after seeing them in a sports car magazine in the early 80s.
There was the Ace after this.
I guess this is a Brooklands Ace.
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There was the Ace after this.
I guess this is a Brooklands Ace.
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Those bases aren't far off.Keith wrote:Umm, no.Trevithick wrote:Hmm I've seen those seats before ? (Mk3 Interceptor perhaps ?)
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
The Jensen SV8 was developed into the CV8 Mk IV and looked magnificent.
The Ace was developed into the Aceca and ... hmm...
The Ace was developed into the Aceca and ... hmm...
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
VFK44 wrote:The Jensen SV8 was developed into the S-V8 Coupe and looked magnificent.
There, I've fixed that for you.
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Re: Bigger bargain than an Interceptor?
Now try fixing the Aceca.
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Stephen, Epping, Essex