1971 AC 428 Fastback by Frua
- Engine
- 7.0L (428 ci) OHV Ford V8, four-barrel carburetor, 345 bhp at 3,400 rpm, automatic transmission
- Colour
- Silver
Chassis CF60 is a 1971 AC 428 Fastback with coachwork by Pietro Frua, one of only 51 such coupes produced between 1966 and 1973. Powered by its original 428-cubic-inch Ford V8 paired with a C6 automatic gearbox, the car displays approximately 32,000 recorded miles. Imported from Switzerland into the United States in 1985, it passed to its long-term American owner in 1997 and received comprehensive refurbishment work in 2015 and again in 2021, emerging in silver over black leather with chrome wire wheels.
Ownership
- 2021-08-13Auction saleSold US$155,000
- → 1985Swiss ownerpartial documentation
Car was based in Switzerland prior to 1985 export; no further details on this owner are provided.
- 1985 → 1997Private saleJim Feldmanpartial documentation
Portland, Oregon-based AC marque authority who arranged importation of the car from Switzerland via the Belgian port of Antwerp; sold the car to the current owner in mid-1997.
- 1997-07-01 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
First became aware of the car in late 1985 before completing purchase in July 1997; undertook substantial refurbishment in 2015 and further work in 2021, including cooling system and rear suspension upgrades.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2015Restoration
Comprehensive refurbishment carried out under the current owner's direction, bringing the car to a high standard while preserving its original character.
- 2021Mechanical
Most recent round of additional mechanical and cosmetic work performed to maintain the car in top-echelon condition.
- —Modification
The factory Kenlowe cooling fans were disconnected and replaced with a modern high-capacity electric fan fitted behind the radiator to address inadequate engine cooling.
- —ModificationShawn Thomas
An upgraded rear-suspension kit sourced from Andy Shepherd at Uniclip Automotive was fitted to improve handling dynamics.
Kit supplied by Uniclip Automotive; installation carried out by Shawn Thomas.
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