Brand Details
About AC
- Category
- Car
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Founded
- 1901
- Format
- Transparent PNG
Shown for identification. AC and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner.
Brand History
The AC Story
AC is one of Britain's oldest car makers, with origins dating to 1901 and the partnership of engineer John Weller and businessman John Portwine, later trading as Auto Carriers. The company built light cars and sports models for decades, but its defining moment came when the AC Ace roadster was fitted with American V8 power by Carroll Shelby in 1962, creating the legendary Shelby Cobra. AC has passed through numerous owners while keeping the Cobra shape at the heart of its identity.
Logo History
Evolution Of The AC Logo
Model Evolution
AC Through The Years
4 milestone models from 1947 to 2012.
1947Photo: SG2012 · CC BY 2.0
1965Photo: EmmanuelD at English Wikipedia · Public domain
1979Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2012Photo: Ben · CC BY-SA 2.0
Current Lineup
AC Cars survives as a small-volume manufacturer offering continuation Cobras, including electric versions.
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