A YouTuber discovered an ultra-rare concept car, the AC 3000 ME, in the garage of an abandoned mansion, reigniting interest in this forgotten model.
Recently, the discovery of a AC 3000 ME has captivated the attention of rare car enthusiasts. This concept car for years 1970 was found in the garage of a abandoned mansion. This forgotten treasure was discovered by the channel’s content creators YouTube VacantHaven.
A rare model with a tormented past
The AC 3000 ME was designed over 50 years ago, in 1973par AC Cars. The latter is also the same company which collaborated with the famous Caroll Shelby on the famous Cobra. In short, this concept aimed to revolutionize compact sports cars with a 3.0 liter engine displacement in rear center position. Despite everything, production only began in 1979several years after its initial conception. In addition, major difficulties occurred at the time of production.
The model that was discovered in this video is one of the rare examples still in existence today. Production of the AC 3000 ME lasted only a few years. Problems of management et financiers quickly arrived to force the company to shut down the assembly lines. Over the years, the rights to the car changed hands several times, but no attempt to restart production really came to fruition.
Now, these cars have become true collector’s items. They are extremely sought after by passionate et collectors from all over the world. In reality, this car is not at all in the condition to compete in an elegance event, but it is still in a correct condition after decades of neglect.
A surprising condition despite the years of abandonment in a mansion
Content creators have noticed visible signs of wearbut no damage is visibly irreparable. The AC 3000 ME is in a condition that gives hope for restoration. And this despite the signs of time whose thick layer of dust and the rust.
This AC 3000 ME was located in the garage of a manor house which was abandoned. No one really knows how this car ended up there. In addition, the general condition of the house suggests that it has not been inhabited for several decades.
Very few examples of the AC 3000 ME were produced and this in fact a very rare vehicle nowadays. Additionally, many have disappeared or been destroyed over the years. Thanks to its timeless design and its link with the AC Cars brand, this car is equipped witha busy history which fascinates collectors.
Source: www.autoplus.fr
