OCTOBER 1985 AC ACECA

Hardly anyone outside the UK would have heard of AC if not for a V8-engined derivative called the Cobra. It was based on the open-top Ace and the Aceca is that car’s hatchback coupe cousin. Only 151 of the first-series with 2.0-litre Bristol engines were made, so this would have been a very rare car even when new. Recent leaps in Ace values have taken the Aceca along for the ride and it is hard to now find one selling in the UK for less than A$120,000. If this car has remained here it should be worth similar money.

SINCETHEN: The Aceca and open-top Aceseemedafew years back to be off the boil but cars offered recently show revived interest. Roadsters seemingly crack US $300 K and even fixed-roof carsgetting close to $200,000.