
AC Ace Bristol
1956 to 1963 · Roadster · 463 built
Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $256,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $336,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,500 to $451,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $256,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 2
- Market cap
- $155.6M · 463 built
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Sold $320,000

Sold $246,400

Sold $291,000

Sold $201,600

Sold $410,000
Every Ace
| Bristol1956 to 1963 | Bristol-less1953 to 1963 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $336,000 | $246,000Low confidence |
| Sold median | $280,50025 sales | $235,0006 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: 2.6 Ruddspeed.
Specifications
- Engine
- Bristol I6, 2.0L
- Power
- 125 hp
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 9.1 s
- Top speed
- 117 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,736 lb
- Production
- 463 built
Common questions
How much does a AC Ace Bristol cost?
Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $256,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $336,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,500 to $451,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1956 AC Ace Bristol worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $336,000. That sits above the $256,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many AC Ace Bristol have sold?
Shifty has 25 public sales of the AC Ace Bristol on file. The earliest was on Jan 5, 2001.
What is the most expensive AC Ace Bristol sold?
The highest public sale on file is $451,000, on Aug 18, 2017, with 195 mi.
What has a AC Ace Bristol sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $368,000Aug 15, 2026
- $145,000Nov 17, 2025Black · 46,000 mi
- $320,000Mar 20, 2025Yellow · 350 mi
About the 1956 AC Ace Bristol
The Bristol-powered Ace elevated AC's roadster from pleasant to potent. Bristol's sophisticated 2.0-liter inline-six, derived from BMW's pre-war 328 design, delivered 125 horsepower and transformed the Ace's character entirely. The Bristol engine's advanced hemispherical combustion chambers and cross-flow head design provided genuine 117-mph performance, making this the fastest production Ace variant before Carroll Shelby's V8 transformation. Only 463 Bristol Aces were built between 1956-1963, representing the sweet spot between the underpowered Standard and the brutal Cobra. Racing success at Le Mans and Sebring cemented its reputation. Today, Bristol Aces command premium prices, offering collectors the perfect balance of refinement, rarity, and genuine sports car performance in AC's most sophisticated pre-Cobra package.
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