> In a message dated 8/1/02 11:27:15 AM, tjhiggin@mapapp1.iss.ingr.com writes:
>
> << Even if AC does fold it would not surprise me to see the name revived
> eventually. Hopefully AC won't become another Jensen but, based on
> your message, that's what it's looking like.
>
> --
> T.J. Higgins
> tjhiggin@ingr.com
> Huntsville, AL >>
>
> What's the guess on AC turning up as a nameplate on something
> similar to the nouveau Mini...?-)
>
> Tony in NJ
Highly unlikely, I would say. While Mini imports to the US ceased in
the late '60s (early 70's?), their production did continued. When I was
in France a couple of years back, I saw lots of Minis there, so their
popularity and name recognition continued until production stopped a few
years ago. On the other hand, the total output from AC Cars throughout
its many decades of existence was probably well under 10k. Its highest
production years was the mid 60's when they were "cranking out" rolling
chassis for Shelby American's Cobras. The total number of Cobras built
was just over 1000. The total Ace production was about the same. AC
has always been a small manufacturer of cars, with most models numbering
in the hundred car range, or less.
If production does resume, most likely they will go the way AC Cars
Group did- capitalize on their historic legacy and build limited numbers
of Cobra replicas and perhaps a variation on the Ace.
But the Cobra replica business has a lot of players these days,
including Carroll Shelby, himself, so I'm not holding my breath.
Roland
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