1963 AC Greyhound

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% duty + VAT as well as VAT (a company buying the car will always have to pay VAT on the hammer price, as well as duty + VAT).

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £350 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

The car will require recommissioning prior to full road use and is sold ‘as seen’. We cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

Only 84 AC Greyhounds were built.

Of that number, only 3 were LHD.

So, this extraordinary vehicle is very rare indeed.

In common with most cars from the vendor’s collection it comes to us with no history or service records.

Its chassis number is: 2548.

Although we have managed to turn the engine by hand and therefore know that it isn’t seized, we have not managed to get any electrical power to the dashboard instruments. Consequently, we don’t know the odometer reading.

We do, however, have the following notes from the car’s 2015 Mecum auction in Indianapolis.

· Recent restoration

· New drivetrain

· Power: aluminum 215 cu in Rover V-8 conversion

· Borg Warner T5 5-speed transmission

· Vintage Air

· Wilwood front disc brakes

· Ford 8.8 inch rear end

· Adjustable coilover shocks

We know that the car was bought for the vendor’s collection later in 2015 and that prior to that date it was living in or around Kansas City.

The bodywork is largely devoid of any dinks, dents or creases of note.

The panel gaps and shut-lines are consistent and even.

The pale metallic blue paintwork is generally very good and has plenty of shine to it.

There are some cracks in the paintwork just forward of the bonnet and next to the n/s headlamp.

The Perspex rear screen has some fine cracks and scratches on it.

There is a patch of discoloured paint on the o/s/f wing.

The chrome work seems to be good all round, as do the wire wheels.

The interior is every bit a match for the exterior in terms of quality and condition.

The black leather upholstery is in fine fettle, both front and back, and all seats are comfortable, supportive and free of all but the lightest creasing and signs of wear.

The carpets and mats look to be in good order, as does the wood veneer on the dashboard.

The headlining is intact and taut.

The door cars are seemingly untroubled by time or use.

The Moto-Lita steering wheel, short-shift gear lever, instruments (which are not the originals) and all interior fixtures and fittings look fine, although the overall dashboard structure does feel rather loose.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the vehicle.

The undersides appear to have a plenty of structural integrity.

You’ll want to see it for yourself before reaching your own conclusion.

The engine and engine bay are clean, tidy and everything looks to be in its right and proper place…except for the oil filler cap, which is missing.

The car doesn’t come with a service history or any record of work done.

Currently, it has neither an MoT certificate nor a V5.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

Any paperwork shown in the gallery in no way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

We haven’t tried to start or drive the car so our understanding of it is somewhat limited.

That said, provided the car’s engine and mechanicals are in proper working order and amenable to recommissioning, we think this AC Greyhound has the quality, condition and exceptional rarity to make it a highly desirable vehicle.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £20,000 - £30,00, plus Bonhams bond payment and £250 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.