AC Ace. 1994–2000 (prod. n/a). 2-door convertible. F/R, 4949 cm³ (V8 OHV). Under development in 1991, 1990s’ Ace went into production after Brian Angliss bought Ford’s interest in the company. Full production from 1994, featuring Ford V8 developing 305 hp (350 hp with supercharger). Very luxurious for the era with full leather interior and air conditioning. Rare, but not that well built next to Mercedes-Benz SL or Jaguar XK; weight meant that performance from Ford V8 was blunted.

Manufacturing location: Coventry, England

Marque: AC