Description
By: Rinsey Mills .
16/66, 16/70, 16/80, 16/90, Ace, Aceca & Greyhound
This is the first ever book devoted exclusively to these six-cylinder ACs. The author opens with a review of the company's history prior to the introduction of the 16166 Sports model in 1933, and then takes the reader through the evolution of its sports models, with descriptions of the chassis, running gear, engines and transmissions of all models from the pre-war sports 2- and 4-seaters through to the end of Ace production.
Individual histories of cars, particularly ones used in competition, are provided, including first-hand accounts of events and extracts from contemporary road tests. The author also advises on the practicalities of owning any of these models today, including common problems, parts availability, maintenance and preservation. The appendices include complete chassis listings of all models. The author has photographed 15 carefully selected examples of these cars specially for this book, and there are a total of some 400 colour and blackand-white photographs.
With its in-depth examination of these desirable ACs this book provides an unrivalled store of knowledge for the many owners and enthusiasts who care passionately about them, and serves as a tribute to the men who made them.
