Thanks for watching folks! Apologies for the audio irregularities in this one. My audio isn't great at the best of times, but I was using new and borrowed equipment for this one. I had thought it unusable, but with some serious work it's come out okay. Sorry for the clipping and levels doing weird things too. The equipment I was using appears to have an automatic level system that doesn't work very well.
@2loudspeakers
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't that bad!
@MePeterNicholls
Жыл бұрын
Was alright. You can put it through adobe AI audio though to help bits in future.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford the Adobe suite!
@richardsenkBeachwalker
Жыл бұрын
looks like a NB Miata
@asciimation
Жыл бұрын
The audio isn't too bad, the content more than makes up for it. Interesting car, never heard of it. Your analysis of it is really interesting. And you prove you don't need to drive a car to make an interesting car film.
@warrenny
Жыл бұрын
I had to research this car because I had never heard of it. Very interesting. ❤
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, very kind of you to say :)
@craigluft7453
Жыл бұрын
I don't hate footage of a host driving a car, but it's probably the least interesting part. I sometimes skip past Doug getting it on the road and go straight to the Dougscore.
@asciimation
Жыл бұрын
@@craigluft7453 My favourite footage of a 'host' driving a car is Peter Brock commenting on a lap of Bathurst while actually racing. He's just so relaxed about it. If you look for "Bathurst 1986 - Brock Talks Through a Lap" you'll find the film.
@1258-Eckhart
Жыл бұрын
The 3000ME is one of my alltime favourites.
@Lot76CARS
Жыл бұрын
Many of us know some bits of the AC story so thanks for putting it all together around the Brooklands Ace, excellent video Ed!
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@miaouew
11 ай бұрын
Love the softened "pre-90's supercar wedge" stylings of that '86 Ace concept at 5:04 70's and 80's supercars are my absolute favorite vehicle design era, if I had to pick a favorite it would be a red DOME-0 concept or the W8 Vector.
@unbalancedcrank
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Nice one. You had me there. Ehen you teased us with “rare AC” I was thinking Greyhound, 2-litre saloon, but I completely forgot about this absolute gem. Bravo!
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
To be fair, almost every AC is rare! XD
@Suprahampton
Жыл бұрын
One problem the Brooklands Ace has is that it looks far to much like a Marcos
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
It does rather look like a Marcos, though I'm not sure that's overly a bad thing ;)
@MrJoeltrain
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing this to us. Never seen or heard of one before.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
Жыл бұрын
Another Brilliant Video, a great looking car and never noticed any issues with the sound at all.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always mate :) This weekend's video, if you're interested in watching it, you certainly will notice sound issues!
@DavidJohnson-gh3si
Жыл бұрын
I love the front styling. Looks like a Marcos’s older brother
@TheLincolnshireFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed really enjoyed the video very unusual car
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@CoastHobbit9340
Жыл бұрын
Another gorgeous and extremely rare British classic. AC is Britain's oldest marque, I seem to remember. How about a look at some other often overlooked beasties, like a Gordon Keeble, or a Jensen-Healey sports?
@johndougherty8720
Жыл бұрын
While the Cobra will live on in history as one of the greatest cars ever made, the Ace is just was fantastic. I love them both dearly.
@leonardosimm3536
Жыл бұрын
Headlights (I agree that they should be shrouded) and the auto box aside, looks like a very nice car. Good review!
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Leonardo :)
@alecporter1784
Жыл бұрын
I see what you are saying about the front end, it has a bit of a Marcus vibe about it, another great video, a shame that you couldn't take it out on the road.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
It does have a fair amount of Marcos in it, now you've mentioned it! I wish I could have, but insurance didn't allow.
@allthatmattersinlife
10 ай бұрын
Your videos are awesome!
@jeremywitt1940
Жыл бұрын
One point - the Cobra Coupe tested on the M1 wasn't a Shelby Daytona but AC's own design of coupe Cobra, the A98. Similar but a completely seperate design.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Ah that's interesting to hear. I didn't know AC did their own Coupe for the Cobra, so I just assumed!
@Klutch58Customs
Жыл бұрын
I did a body and chassis repair on one of these and did about a week of driving to get it dialed in. Questions from folk at petrol station and shops would be: is that a kit car? Is that a Marcos? Is that an MX-5? Not once did anyone guess AC! I felt sorry for the owner!
@jetsons101
Жыл бұрын
Isn't Brooklands a abandoned racetrack? "Remember I am from across the pond." I think the car still looks good today; I would have no problems taking it out for road trips. Thanks to Ed for his time and work.....
@simmadpaul2880
Жыл бұрын
One of the first permanent race tracks ever built. Now only parts of it exist.
@jetsons101
Жыл бұрын
@@simmadpaul2880 First time I heard of Brooklands I thought it was in Brooklyn New Youk, "that was years ago" lol
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Mike :) Brooklands was the first ever permanent racing circuit, built in 1907, two years before Indy, and fifteen before Monza! Some of it still does exist, and if you look at the shots of the concept car, you can see the banking in the background.
@jetsons101
Жыл бұрын
@@TwinCam Looked at it on google earth birds eye and street view. Also found a vid or two on it. It seems it was a drive by the seat of your pants and hope for the best track. "lol" I liked the Air Museum -- they even have a Concorde SST there.... Well off to work for me.
@sohrabrustum8582
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted an AC 428 Frua, bit like the Mistral but nicer...
@Kebo554
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe you came to Runcorn, I'm in Widnes and a metro owner like yourself, hopefully get to introduce myself one day.
@MakerfieldConsort
Жыл бұрын
It's not the coming to Runcorn that's unbelievable - it's the fact that he managed to find his way out again.
@damianrigby6715
Жыл бұрын
Have you been over to say hi to us at Manor Park Classics? You don’t need to be buying or selling to pop in for a brew. 👍🏻
@Kebo554
Жыл бұрын
@@damianrigby6715 i am coming on the 8th with Northwest casual classics, hoping to view the rover 216 with a view to bid in the auction.
@michaeltutty1540
Жыл бұрын
This is terrific. Well done as always, Ed. There is a very good reason that Shelby pulled out if the Cobra. AC was bought by Chrysler Corporation. Since the Cobra had been using a Ford engine, Chrysler was not going to buying Ford engines. Unfortunately Chrysler had no V8 that would fit under the bonnet of the Ace. Even the 273 or later 302 were compact enough to allow installation.
@peterbishop8584
Жыл бұрын
I don't recall Chrysler Corporation ever owning AC,however Shelby was involved in the development of the Sunbeam Tiger and when Rootes Group was purchased by Chrysler Corporation for obvious reasons Ford pulled out of supplying engines for the Tiger and that was the end of the model.😢
@plym1969
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video on such a rare car! 👏
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Phillip :)
@seanhumfrey
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting car, but from the side it looks like a Mark 1 MX5 with the wrong aspect ratio. A noble failure as Jay Leno might say.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's very similar to an MX-5, other than them both being curvy FR '90s convertible sports cars. The general form isn't massively modifiable.
@daudder
Жыл бұрын
very good looking car.
@wickiezulu
Жыл бұрын
Although it featured a GM-sourced different engine and was unlikely to be related to the AC Brooklands Ace given much of the Ace's mechanicals was said to be rooted from Ford, could not help notice the similarities between the AC Brooklands Ace and Shelby Series 1.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
That's a very good observation. I don't know how I missed that!
@johnmarsh2078
Жыл бұрын
Another corking video. I remember that car magazine loved this motor but I preferred the AC428 with bodywork by Frua via Italian washing machine sheet metal .... do they rot or what! Perhaps that fact is why stainless steel was chosen for the 1990s Ace. Always a big mistake to fit a PRNDL to a "Sports" car. The 428 was the same. Imagine a 427 Cobra with the the slightly less powerful 7 litre Police Interceptor engine fitted and the most beautiful body ever, spoiled by a slush box. I remember that the Iso Grifo was available with a TWO soeed powerglide transmission .... slushy and slushier!! Some unimaginative Americans actually specified that box. Might as well bought the Camaro with the same drive-train
@cupidstunt22
Жыл бұрын
You're gonna need a bigger shift lever
@grahamjohnson3765
Жыл бұрын
Looks like ford stole it for the DB7 convertible !!
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
It does look rather DB7 from the front quarter. I did nearly mention it, but as the DB7 launched the following year, I thought I wouldn't bother XD
@nr5494
Жыл бұрын
Great presentation. So professional. As for AC, what level of ineptitude is required to think you can make a hand built car for less that an equivalent mass produced one, and to charge £70k when the costs are £170k. Staggering incompetence…
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 🙂 I suppose some people’s heads are bigger than their wallets 😅
@alonzocalvillo6702
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Mazda Miata.
@stevesas632
Жыл бұрын
I think that 3000ME is better looking than that Brooklands Ace.
@robertwoodliff2536
Жыл бұрын
Get the chance.....look @ a Stonefield., Ford V 6 ... 4 x 4 ...
@kuukeli
Жыл бұрын
yay
@NORBERTUSMAXIMUS
Жыл бұрын
Front headlights seem like they are from BMW.
@jonathancarson1974
Жыл бұрын
Very Lister Jag style twin headlight.. unfortunately not very good ....
@Millie-md4jk
Жыл бұрын
If anyone has one for sale pls DM me
@jamesengland7461
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a bone-stock Mustang 5.0 of the era; at least it would've been easy and cheap to add power.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And the revised 1997 car had a Modular engine rather than the old Small Block.
@thomasreilly6362
2 ай бұрын
Looks like a Mazda Mx5 Jensen healey hybrid. Probably a decent car but over priced at the time.
@Stephenb033
Жыл бұрын
Anyone else spot the Vauxhall Cavalier?!
@sporkfindus4777
Жыл бұрын
In that 1980s concept? That's what I was thinking. For a car taking a lot from the Ford parts bin, the nose is surprisingly Vauxhall droop snoot, particularly a HS Chevette! ... oh yeah, and the mk3 parked in the background
@carlreading9916
Жыл бұрын
@@sporkfindus4777 No over Ed's left shoulder when he was standing at the rear of the AC. A Silver Mk 3.
@warrenny
Жыл бұрын
Good catch! I didn't see it the first time
@gerarduspoppel2831
Жыл бұрын
I also think it looks like a tvr
@colrhodes377
Жыл бұрын
I immediately thought Chevette or Cavalier but then thought Marcos
@pauldillon4056
Жыл бұрын
This young guy has a great future ahead of him he's so informative and knowledgeable of his subject .
@paulmcfarlane6034
Жыл бұрын
Really good assessment of this forgotten AC. I have rarely seen one at a show or on the road but its the AC3000ME that really caught my imagination at the time it came out. Again you rarely see them but it would be great if you ever get the chance to focus on that model.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul :) I'd love to do a 3000ME someday.
@nu_foz
Жыл бұрын
Kudos for featuring the AC Ace in this video, Ed. Great job 👍👍
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@neilmustow368
Жыл бұрын
Great history of the AC Brooklands Ace Ed remember seeing the AC Ace concept at the '86 NEC Motor Show when I was a 12 year old 👌👌👌
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil :) I have to ask, in the context of 1986, what did you think of the concept?
@neilmustow368
Жыл бұрын
@@TwinCam I thought it looked great the concept AC Ace Ed
@philiprodney7884
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Such an interesting history.
@warrenny
Жыл бұрын
Let's hope that we can get some more AC videos in the future!
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip :)
@ac2litre
Жыл бұрын
I saw the prototype of this (not the Sierra-like '80s one) under construction in 1991, which still had the V6 and 4WD. There was a craze for 4WD sports cars at that time. I was impressed by Angliss, until he stated he wanted to take on Mercedes. Best to stay as a niche manufacturer, although hand-rolling panels on an English wheel was not cheap!
@grayfool
Жыл бұрын
Yep, completely forgotten about that one. Good job Ed.
@peregrinemccauley5010
Жыл бұрын
Headlight glass overflow coverings , would've enhanced the overall aesthetics of this machine , and visually at least , put it on par with a lot of other well known sports cars from that era .
@markcollins457
Жыл бұрын
Another low volume car we in the US missed. I disagree about the front end I find it unique and the head light covers would have made it look like too many other cars of the time. It's always a shame to see small manufacturers with the ability to change direction quickly but not enough cash to offset so many pot holes In the road.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
In the style they were on the XJ220, I think it would have been pretty unique. Unlike many pop-up headlamps, the Jag's didn't. The panel was oval shaped, much like the recess on the final AC, and the panel fell down into the body work, exposing the lamps.
@warrenny
Жыл бұрын
Ed.....Fantastic idea for a video! I had to actually research this car AND brand before I could watch this video. I thought I recognized AC.....as in AC Cobra, but I wanted to be sure. Could you put some thought into doing videos on other AC models? I really like the 50s/60s AC that resembles the Austin Healeys. Also the Frua....never even heard of this one....but it's super cool
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always mate :) I'd love to do some more, but I need to be offered them first!
@henryhol8538
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, I remember these from magazines back in the day. The idea of Ford selling another brand's car in their showroom reminds me of the Detomaso Pantera of the 70s
@gtzaskar97
Жыл бұрын
Great video about a very rare car, thanks. Two small notes tho. 1, Brian Anglis' name ins pronounced Ang'lis as far as I'm aware and, 2, the headlight covers did make production. It was seeing one today that brought me to this video and the lights were definitely covered on this Grey J reg example. I've never seen one out and about before, only at car shows!
@michaelberrisford1902
8 ай бұрын
Great video. I bought this car and as the reporter says it is an enigma. In many ways the car is too complicated and miss matches Mercedes and Ford controls. AC had moved from basic engineering in their previous models to a car that demanded high levels of electronic expertise and the company just did not have that expertise. What they did do well is the construction of the chassis ,body and trim and although not to every one's taste the cars are well regarded by their owners.
@davidhinkson8856
6 ай бұрын
The styling reminds me of the Mitsubishi 3000GT, particularly at the front when the later model did away with the pop up lights.
@awaisdon2868
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful work of art
@jonntischnabel
Жыл бұрын
The headlamps would benefit from a plexiglass cover that follows the contours of the front end.
@indopleaser
Жыл бұрын
If this car featured lens covers it would look like a jaguar or Ferrari from the front, possibly
@ccs9271
Жыл бұрын
Shelby used it as the basis for its Series 1 along with Panoz here in the states.
@3ducs
Жыл бұрын
Interesting car, shame we never got a look under the bonnet.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, sorry about that. I only realised I had no shots when I got home. When I got to the end of recording the B-Roll, it started pouring down (you'll notice that the main roll shots show a wet car). And when I finished the main roll, it started raining again, so in the event I simply forgot.
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress
Жыл бұрын
New AC Cobra in April 2023!
@paulqueripel3493
Жыл бұрын
Rare Ford powered British sports cars? You should hunt down a Panther Solo. 12:21, every sports and supercar manufacturer used mainstream parts? Not TVR in the interior.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Bloody hell, that's one I'd forgotten about. I believe Car magazine had it on their cover the week they reviewed the Metro GTi. That is true, along with the likes of Pagani, Spyker, and Ferrari in the last 15 years even.
@shankarbalan3813
Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t it have a bit of Jag XK8 somewhere in there?
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I see it, but it predates the XK8 by three years. So if it does, then Jag stole it from the AC.
@robertwoodliff2536
Жыл бұрын
The front end ...... modern Daimler Dart ...
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
That's a good point.
@MakerfieldConsort
Жыл бұрын
So here we have a car that is so rare there were only ever 46 of them, and which is up for sale, no doubt with a very large price tag. Two very good reasons why you wouldn't be driving this one. However, I'm sure some berk will still comment something along the lines of "Why didn't you drive it?"
@ricksampson6780
Жыл бұрын
Touche!
@warrenny
Жыл бұрын
😂 it would be so funny to just watch Ed take off with the salespeople running after him.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I had a comment I've now deleted saying 'I wish you'd stop doing these advertisements so you can drive the cars again'. Yeah, okay then. To start with, we'll just lose a chunk of my income, and second, the comment assumed I haven't been driving many cars recently because they're for sale, but the reality is that my insurance situation is such that the individuals would rather I didn't drive the cars. Never underestimate the stupidity of the YT Comments. Only Facebook comes close.
@ricksampson6780
Жыл бұрын
@@TwinCam I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment!
@chrisdooley1184
Жыл бұрын
Now all you need to do is get one of the Bristol Fighters with the Viper V10! That’s even rarer than this I think 😊
@troygoodacre2718
Жыл бұрын
Hi there ,I wonder if you can help me. I have just bought myself a 1997 rover 114 SLI. It’s only done 29,000 miles from new and totally rust free. It’s last cam belt and water pump change was at 26,000 miles in 2008. So I won’t be driving it until it’s been changed. My question is. I have genuine oil filters and a genuine water pump for the 1.4 twin cam k series engine. Do you think they will fit the 114 8 valve engine ?
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Hi Troy, congratulations on your buy! I’d suggest the oil filter will be the same. I’ve never heard them change during K-Series production, so I see no reason why not. There were a number of changes made to the K, first in 1992, then again in 1995, so I’d double check by removing parts, then cross referencing part numbers and their appearance with the new ones. If you haven’t already, join the Metro Owners’ Club (Discussion) on Facebook. We’re a friendly bunch, and some clever folks know everything there is to know, so I’m sure we’ll be able to answer your queries with certainty as a community!
@troygoodacre2718
Жыл бұрын
@@TwinCam hi thanks for your reply, I currently have an mg zr that I’m selling so that’s why I’ve got those bits. But I am really surprised at how there seems to be so many less parts for sale than for the zr on eBay .the metro I’ve bought was registered 1 month before they stopped selling them. I would have preferred the metro version but when I saw the condition of this one I couldn’t say no. Everyone I’ve look at for sale the mot history has allways had a big list of previous welding or advisories for needing welding. This one won’t be going out in the rain. And I will be flooding everywhere with wax .
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! My guidance would be to avoid EBay for Metro bits. Unless they’re new old stock they’re usually of poor quality - ask me how I know 🌝 Rimmer Bros. have most of the bits mechanically, but bulk orders are best as they charge a fortune for postage. Plus, they have diagrams of what’s what so you definitely buy the right bits.
@troygoodacre2718
Жыл бұрын
@@TwinCam that’s why I’m hopping the genuine water pump I have will be the same. I use rimmers a fair bit. But I thought they didn’t have much for the metro. I will have another look. Thanks.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
They have almost everything for the K-Series Metros. Next to nothing for the A-Series ones 😅 Fortunately for the Austins and MGs though, Mini Spares have loads. If you’ve ever used Discount MG Rover Spares before, be careful. Great company, but their bits often are for the later cars and don’t generally fit Metros. However, I’m sure the water pump will be fine. There are a few gurus in the owners club with access to every part number, so they’re the ones to ask about changes in parts over time.
@tricialyn4645
Жыл бұрын
Very good vid. I dont know much about cars but this looks posh. Very well done with your explanation. TY for sharing :)
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tricia :)
@sporkfindus4777
Жыл бұрын
Hench MX-5
@throwback19841
Жыл бұрын
Side on, I would just assume it's an mx5 with some new panels if I didn't know any better
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's very similar to an MX-5, other than them both being curvy FR '90s convertible sports cars. The general form isn't massively modifiable.
@MrJoeltrain
Жыл бұрын
What do they sell for today?
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
I'm not really sure, due to rarity. But we'll see when it goes for auction!
@longsleevethong1457
Жыл бұрын
That’s a Miata. I don’t care what you say.
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
It's not that similar to an MX-5, other than them both being curvy FR '90s convertible sports cars. Anyone with eyes wouldn't ever mistake the two in the flesh.
@stuwilsonrallying
Жыл бұрын
I like the look of the front end. Agree some of the ford interior fitments aren't right, the seats look to be from sierra or escort cosworth But I'd happily have one. More importantly what's the cavalier in the background of some of the shots
@TwinCam
Жыл бұрын
Like any Mk3 Cavalier, interesting only because it's old. Other than that, really boring. I don't think the seats are from a Ford, though I could be wrong. They feel too comfortable. Then again, could be from something like a Scorpio?
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