1956 AC Ace Bristol [BE212]
1956 AC Ace [BE212] in The Grand Tour, Non-fiction TV, 2016-2024
Ep. 3.05
Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: 
![1956 AC Ace Bristol [BE212]](/i001234257.jpg)
00:38:28
Background vehicle
Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2019-02-13 22:16 |
Flickery footage of unknown race in late 1967 or early 1958 (dated by Jim Clark's Porsche behind). Plate starts with 5 - probably 5 ABC or 5x ABC format, and a short 2-part driver name. |
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◊ 2019-05-27 21:44 |
Got it - plate (2nd thumb) is 5 BPG = 1956 AC Ace Bristol [BE212] "the fastest Ace in Britain in its heyday" - https://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1757.0 , https://www.flickr.com/photos/19127134@N00/albums/72157627713927599/ We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided AC ACE BRISTOL UNKNOWN 1956 Registration number: 5 BPG Body type: Sports Colour: Blue Date of first registration: September 1956 |

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