AC Cars

The Weller Brothers established what is now Britain’s oldest vehicle manufacturer in 1901, producing cars and motorbikes from their workshop in West Norwood, London. The nascent company produced its first vehicle in 1903, but the Autocarrier was introduced a year later,from which the name AC was later derived. This was the first three-wheel commercial delivery vehicle and proved an instant success.

However, the AC Ace bolstered the company’s status following its launch in 1953. With an aluminum body designed and built by Eric George Gray, it gained the respect of racing enthusiasts for its everyday practicality and racing pace. This was the car which would evolve to incorporate the Ford V8 and become the AC Cobra.

Over the years, the AC Cobra has endured, with production limited. it is for for “exclusive clientele,” in Brit speak. With its own facilities in the UK and Germany, AC Cars is working with industry suppliers for the AC Cobra GT Roadster’s design and development.

The new car represents the return of European production for the company’s vehicles. In addition to its new Donington HQ, AC Cars says it will continue to expand its development and production capabilities in the UK.