The aluminum-bodied Bristol 403 is an example of vintage luxury model that incorporated both design and engineering philosophies that are still at play today. Light-weight construction, wind-cheating aero, and powerful drivetrains are all basic ingredients when designing a luxury… more»
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May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mopar Power! 1964 Bristol 408
Bristol! Now there’s an iconic British brand if ever there was one. Started in 1945, and liquidated in 2020, Bristol built many fine luxury cars such as this 1964 model 408. It was a limited production model and they… more»
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
One Of 463! 1960 AC Ace “Bristol”
OK all you Barn Finders, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! It’s always a treat to see what Mr. Kumar has for sale and today it’s a 1960 AC Ace. Yup, the origin of what ultimately became the AC Cobra… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1951 Bristol 401: Includes Enclosed Trailer!
I can’t say that I have ever covered a Bristol. With a history dating to 1945, the company just ceased operations in 2020 – what a shame, another remarkable British marque ends up taking a knee – so sad…. more»
Jul 14, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1 of 83! Chrysler-Powered 1964 Bristol 408
And now, for something completely different, the Bristol 408! This handsome blue 1964 Bristol 408 in Raleigh, North Carolina is mostly restored, running and driving, and needs a new owner to complete the process. A (possibly original) Chrysler A… more»
Jul 5, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Big Price Drop! 1953 Bristol 403
UPDATE – We featured this 1953 Bristol back in January of this year, but it has popped back up on the market again. Interestingly, when he listed it previously, he referred to it as a Bristol 401. Since then,… more»
Nov 16, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1-of-80: Chrysler-Powered 1964 Bristol 408
Bristol Cars Ltd. was a manufacturer of limited production, hand-built British luxury cars. One of these cars was the Bristol 408 (which came between and during the 407 and 408 series). The 408 was built from 1963 and 1966… more»
Oct 1, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 Of 80: 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster
When you set the imaginations of two legendary designers like Bertone and Scaglione loose on the design of a sports car, the chances are that the result will be a vehicle of absolute beauty. That is the case with… more»
Sep 8, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mopar V8 Powered! 1971 Bristol 411
An opportunity to acquire a Bristol motor car of any variety doesn’t occur too often so when one turns up, it’s worth a gander, especially when the find is a Chrysler powered model 411. This particular example is not… more»
Sep 7, 2020 • Auctions • 13 Comments
Liquidation Auction: Bristol Motor Cars
Wyles Hardy & Co. Limited will be auctioning off 900 assets associated with the liquidation of Bristol Cars Limited & Bristol Cars Services Limited. For more information, you can see the the lots for the timed auction here at… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ultra Rare Sedan: 1957 Bristol 405
The seller of this gorgeous 1957 Bristol 405 is apparently serious when he mentions that the original engine was dumped in Long Island Sound for use as a boat anchor, so there’s the added suspense of a treasure hunt… more»
Jul 27, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
V8/Aluminum Body: Rare 1966 Bristol 409 Project
We sometimes see cars sell one place, and they are immediately posted somewhere else, asking much more. Not so in this case! This Bristol is up for sale again, this time here on eBay in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Let’s… more»
Nov 9, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Mopar Motivated: 1968 Bristol 409 Barn Find
We at Barn Finds thoroughly enjoy finding old, obscure automobiles and telling you about them, and this Bristol is a perfect example. It’s currently up for sale here on craigslist near Encino, California, and its rarity warrants a closer… more»
Feb 20, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hand Made Brit: 1974 Bristol 411
While its specialty had always been based in the aircraft industry, the Bristol Aeroplane Company branched out into vehicle manufacturing following the end of World War I. Bristol Cars was never a volume car maker, and the performance potential… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
On The Buses: 1960 Bristol Double Decker Bus
This 1960 Bristol bus has been sitting in the same location for the last 10 years. It is going to need some work to bring it back to life, but it does offer a number of possibilities once the… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Hand-Built Classic: 1980 Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Cars has always been an interesting company that has hand-built some distinctive cars. The company has had a checkered history with ongoing production ceasing in 2011 before limited production of a new model commenced in 2016. The Beaufighter… more»
