1954 AE35 AC Ruddspeed Ace - RPO 826

Описание: This Ruddspeed Ace (chassis AE35) sat for many years in a garden in Birmingham before being discovered. Although in a terrible condition, it was still very original and hadn't been modified since it's racing days. We

History:

Pioneer Ace, first owned and raced by Ken Rudd

Used as part of the Rudd Racing Team

First AC to run quarter mile sprint

Personal transport for Ken Rudd as demonstrator and race car.

Ken developed the cowl on this car which has since been fitted to all other racing Aces

Ken Rudd developed the disc brake conversion on this car for AC Cars Ltd

Raced hard in the 1950's, featured in Rudd's of Worthing adverts

Ken's first love with AC began with this car

Restored by Brooklands Motor Company in 2003

Goodwood Sprint 2004 - 1st (50 years since Ken Rudd won the same event!)

Goodwood Sprint 2005 - 1st (Knickered Demon Trophy)

Raced at the Le Mans Classic 2004

Raced at the Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy 2005

This car has been featured in Classic Cars magazine and Top Hat race series marketing



Specifications:

Year: 1954,

Model: AC Ruddspeed Ace,

Chassis number: AE35,

Bodywork: Aluminium hand formed body,

Engine: AC 2 Litre Works (Ex Donald Campbell),

Configuration: Triple SU Carburettors,

Registration: RPO 826,

Colour: Pillar Box Red,

Wheel Size: 16in Wire Wheels,

Tyres: Dunlop Racing,

Gearbox: Moss gearbox,

Brakes: Vented Drums