Like many British manufacturers, AC Cars had been using the Bristol straight-6 engine in its small-volume production, including its AC Ace two-seater roadster. The Ace had a hand-built body with a steel tube frame, and aluminium body … 展开

(CSX/CS 2001–2602)
A few changes were made to the production version:
• The inboard brakes were moved outboard to reduce cost. 展开

Shelby experimented with a larger Ford FE engine, of 6.4 L (390 cu in) in chassis number CSX2196. The car was not able to receive the development it needed, as resources were aimed at … 展开

(COB/COX 6101–6132)
AC Cars kept producing the coil-spring AC Roadster with narrow fenders and a small block Ford 289. It was built and sold in Europe until late 1969. 展开

In January 1962 mechanics at AC Cars in Thames Ditton, Surrey designed the "AC Ace 3.6" prototype with chassis number CSX2000.
AC had already made … 展开

(COB/COX 6001–6062)
In 1963 to keep production focused on producing cars for Shelby American Inc., the Ruddspeed Ace was discontinued. To supply cars to the European market, AC began to market and sell the Cobra in Europe. Advertisements … 展开

A new chassis was required, developed, and designated Mark III. The new car was designed in cooperation with Ford in Detroit. A … 展开