Topic: Solved - NEH 4497: Iconic Motors AC Roadster - 2011

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What's this, for 1 point?:

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Experts?

[Mogul]

2008 AC GTR Roadster before being renamed as the MkIV AC Cobra.

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2008 AC GTR Roadster before being renamed as the MkIV AC Cobra.

You've got the right car, though I believe it was renamed the MkVI rather than the MkIV AC Cobra.
But there is another name I'm looking for who were also involved, so it's locked for you to come up with it.

[Mogul]

So, In 1992, Brian Angliss personally acquired Ford’s interest in AC Cars Limited. In 2001, AC Cars turned 100 and relocated to Albany Park, Frimley, Surrey. From 2001 on, AC Cars sought out a partner whose uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation would be worthy of the AC brand and its heritage to continue its tradition. AC’s search concluded with AC Automotive GmbH, Germany, which was chosen to help re-launch the AC brand in Europe. Their new partnership with AC Automotive GmbH is charting a new path that will exemplify the rich heritage of the original AC Cobra. Despite AC’s unique history over the past 40 years, the brand is stronger than ever and making its return with the AC Mk VI.

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That's all correct and I remember the story well: it didn't end happily for poor old Brian Angliss..
But it's not the answer I'm looking for!
The car is from later than 2008 (from 2011 to be precise) when AC teamed up with another company to produce this car.  It's the name from 2011 that I'm looking for, so it's still locked for you to take another look.

Here's a front view:

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Sorry Dowdeswell - I've removed your post as this puzzle is locked for Mogul!

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It's Iconic Motors that has adopted the AC brand for its ultra-high performance car, the Iconic AC Roadster.

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It's Iconic Motors that has adopted the AC brand for its ultra-high performance car, the Iconic AC Roadster.

That's what I was looking for!