1984 AC 3000ME

Highlights

• One of only 106 units built
• A recent Vehicle Health Check conducted in July 2025
• New mechanical and electrical fuel pumps installed
• Stored indoors in Leeds from May to September 2025

The Appeal

Developed by Peter Bohanna and Robin Stables all the way back in 1972, the AC 3000ME was originally known as the Bohanna-Stables Diablo. AC took notice of the car early on, and began exhibiting it with the hope of launch by 1974. Cue the introduction of Type Approval Regs and it wasn't until 1978 that the car finally hit the market. Sadly that delay caused a lot of disaffected buyers and cancelled orders. Over thirty years later, the 3000ME is a supremely rare, distinctive car that's arguably never been more in demand.

This particular 1984 car comes to us in a fine state of preservation. It's accompanied by a fresh MOT and has spent the past few months safe and secure in dry storage, which has no doubt contributed to its fine presentation. While a little bit of work will be necessary to bring the car up to snuff, it's a deeply seductive prospect and will prove a very rewarding classic.

History and Paperwork

• Registered in 1984
• The DVLA records 5 former keepers
• In current ownership since May 2025
• MOT test certificate valid until March 2026, with one minor defect and advisories
• Some service history available from 2005 to 2025
• Whites' Vehicle Health Check Report dated 28 July 2025 is available
• Stored indoors in Leeds from May to September 2025

The Condition

• The exterior presents well
• Some gentle paint chips and marks
• Highly original throughout
• Glasswork and lenses in fine order
• The tyres are perishing
• Some corrosion across the underside
• One fog light is not working
• Very original interior
• Some splits and cracks to the upholstery
• Dashboard in good overall order, though could use a wipe down
• All instruments are clear and legible

The Mechanics

• 2,994cc (182.7 cu in) Ford Essex V6 powerplant
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Mechanically standard
• The engine bay looks in good order
• Known mechanical fault: The fan runs continuously due to a stuck relay
• Whites Garage identified "various oil leaks" and fitted a new mechanical fuel pump and a new electrical fuel pump as a "temporary fix" / "temporary measure"
• Some advisories on the MOT

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