New entries for H&H Sale at Syon Park

Including ex-Donald Campbell AC Aceca

1954 AC AcecaThe prototype Aceca exhibited at the 1954 Earls Court Motor Show on the AC stand. Later used as a 'Works' demonstrator. Subsequently purchased by Sir Donald Campbell of LSR and WSR fame, who commissioned the factory to convert it from AC to Bristol power. Still fitted with the same Bristol 100B2 engine that it carried in its Campbell days. Given a bare metal respray in 2002. Ran in the 2004 Rallye de Paris. Fully roadworthy. Finished in black with contrasting red leather upholstery. Large history file including AC correspondence. Estimate: £32,000 - £38,000

1957 AC Ace BristolConverted to Ford V8 power during its Stateside competition career, chassis BEX 382 began life as a LHD Bristol powered Ace. Returning to the UK some years later, it was reconfigured to RHD specification and fitted with a desirable Bristol 100D2 engine. Benefiting from front disc brakes and FIA papers, it is finished in silver with black leather upholstery. A trophy winner at the AC Ace's 50th Anniversary Race Meeting, it is nonetheless fully roadworthy. Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000

1966 Brabham BT21XDriven by both Tim Schenken and Peter Blackstone, this unique Brabham single-seater is fitted with a four-wheel drive system. A mobile chassis dynamics testbed, it is powered by an Oldsmobile V8 engine that is thought to displace some 4.5 litres. Used by its present owner for hillclimb work including a memorable assault on the Ollon-Villars course in 2003 and various runs at the 2004 Vernasca Silver Flag Meeting, it boasts FIA papers and is eligible for a host of prestigious events. Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000

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