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    Ac 3000 Me

    AC 3000 ME

    As the successor to the 428 Frua Coupe AC presented the 3000ME in 1973. It was for some a bit of a disappointment as the engine was not a big capacity V8 but just a Ford Capri derived V6, which was placed in front of the rear axle, and on top of the gearbox.

    Further development took a very long time and production finally started in 1979. At that time the engine produced 138 BHP and a top speed of 200 kph could be reached. The body was made of fiberglass Eventually only 82 cars were produced, and the presentation of a turbo version did not contribute very much either, as only 11 were made. There was basically not much wrong with the car, except may be timing.

    Shown here is a very well restored example, shown by its proud owner at the AC club meet during the Silverstone Historics in 2005.
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    Love the pictures of the ME at Silverstone. I know this car very well as it used to be my brother-in-laws!! This is original condition and has not been restored!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by spoons
    Love the pictures of the ME at Silverstone. I know this car very well as it used to be my brother-in-laws!! This is original condition and has not been restored!!
    Well, I had a very nice conversation with him when I did the photoshoot. He may have got a UCP business card and if you know the owner of the car you can finally tell him that his car is featured.

    And of course, welcome to UCP.
    Last edited by henk4; 11-10-2005 at 02:32 PM.
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    In danger of repeating myself..
    One of these for sale to.... (It`s my favourite lookout-spot for racecars)
    Funny track-day-car.. Not as mint as above though

    http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/ot...30618461ss.htm

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