The story of AC at Le Mans 1959
In 1930 the Hurlock brothers bought AC for its premises, with no intention of building cars. Fortunately, one of them needed something to drive.
The AC Ace was conceived around a Bristol-engined Tojeiro sports-racer but it took three years before a production car featured the Bristol straight six. Ken Rudd, who’s own Ace was the first to have Bristol power, ran the AC Le Mans entry in 1959 but the car itself and the money for the team came from an enthusiastic lady.
Over our more than 50 years in business, Brian Classic & Co. has built connections around the globe with some of the biggest names in the collector’s car market. If you are thinking of selling your car and would like to discuss the services we can offer, please get in touch. You can be assured of the best of our attention and the utmost discretion at all times.
If you have ever fancied the idea of taking part in the World’s most beautiful race this is surely the time to grasp the opportunity, as entries are now open for next year’s Centenary running of the event.
In homage to the original, 2027 will closely follow the 1927 route and be run in an anti-clockwise direction. Also, in order to accommodate all of the route, the event will be spread over six days instead of the usual five and will be visiting, amongst others; Parma, Modena, Florence, Siena, Rome, Perugia, Verona and Padua, before returning to Brescia.
1000 Miglia is always special but next year promises to be even more spectacular. Demand for places will be high and entries close on 22nd December so act quickly. If you wish to fulfil the dream, Brian Classic & Company always have a selection of highly eligible cars available – please give us a call to discuss your options and talk through the entry process.
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Brian Classic & Co are located in rural Cheshire, UK. 20 mins from Manchester Airport and 2 hours mainline from London.
