And now for something completely different

[avinalarf]

George29 said:

I saw that Bristol at Goodwood and it looked great. Is there any more info on it, what engine etc.

Seems a bit pricey. I think for that money I'd rather have an Aston and a Morgan Speedster

The car I reference was a 1949 Bristol 402 DHC, 2 litre 85C.
The 402, continued to use the preceding 400 model's running gear and BMW-based, 2-litre, six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated, inclined valves. The gearbox remained a manual four-speed unit with first-gear freewheel. Aircraft-industry standards of construction did not come cheap however - at £2,270 the 401 cost as much as an Aston Martin DB2 - and fewer than 700 found customers.
Now I remember it being up for circa £175K but I may be mistaken.
There was one with Bonhams owned by the actor Stewart Granger up for £325K.
Which one did you see ?

[George29]

avinalarf said:

The car I reference was a 1949 Bristol 402 DHC, 2 litre 85C.
The 402, continued to use the preceding 400 model's running gear and BMW-based, 2-litre, six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated, inclined valves. The gearbox remained a manual four-speed unit with first-gear freewheel. Aircraft-industry standards of construction did not come cheap however - at £2,270 the 401 cost as much as an Aston Martin DB2 - and fewer than 700 found customers.
Now I remember it being up for circa £175K but I may be mistaken.
There was one with Bonhams owned by the actor Stewart Granger up for £325K.
Which one did you see ?

I saw the new one that I thought this thread was about!

[avinalarf]

George29 said:

I saw the new one that I thought this thread was about!

Well yes it is.
I'll get some more info on it ,if not tonight then tommorow.
However I think it interesting to compare the history of Aston Martin and Bristol,both with a fine British heritage.
Unfortunately Bristol have never attracted the same outside investment as Aston has.
Bristol really do have some idiosyncrasies that are apposite to the grand tradition of British eccentricity.

Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 24th August 20:05

[LordBretSinclair]

avinalarf said:

Nice DB7 Steve

[avinalarf]

LordBretSinclair said:

avinalarf said:

Nice DB7 Steve

Sorry, but I don't understand your comment.

[George29]

avinalarf said:

LordBretSinclair said:

avinalarf said:

Nice DB7 Steve

Sorry, but I don't understand your comment.

It's a rebodied DB7 to make it look like a DB4 Zagato

Have a look on here: http://evanta.co.uk

[Neil1300r]

Ken Figenus said:

Is it me or is something not quite 100% with the way the wheel/tyres sit in the arches?

You think the only issue with it is the wheels sitting in the arches? I can't see one redeeming feature. Doesn't look designed, just a series of themes stuck together.

[avinalarf]

George29 said:

avinalarf said:

LordBretSincla ir said:

avinalarf said:

Nice DB7 Steve

Sorry, but I don't understand your comment.

It's a rebodied DB7 to make it look like a DB4 Zagato

Have a look on here: http://evanta.co.uk

Rollox,sorry about that.
Does look pretty though and as an original cost zillions a properly specced recreation.....is that such a sin ?
I know its controversial but.......just saying.

[avinalarf]

Having a moment here,is this not car heaven,absolutely fantabulosy.......Talbot Lago teardrop special...

[George29]

avinalarf said:

Having a moment here,is this not car heaven,absolutely fantabulosy.......Talbot Lago teardrop special...

There was a Bristol that looked very similar to that at my work a few months back:



Lovely looking thing

[avinalarf]

George29 said:

There was a Bristol that looked very similar to that at my work a few months back:



Lovely looking thing

Now that car is based on a chassis of a derelict Bristol 406 and Spencer Lane Jones were involved throughout the project.

[avinalarf]

Here's a better couple of pics.....

[avinalarf]

Neil1300r said:

Ken Figenus said:

Is it me or is something not quite 100% with the way the wheel/tyres sit in the arches?

You think the only issue with it is the wheels sitting in the arches? I can't see one redeeming feature. Doesn't look designed, just a series of themes stuck together.

That's what Bristol are about.
For nearly 70 years they have produced cars that somewhat buck the trend,I admire them for that,but they really are the marmite of car design.
I understand that they are Not everyone's cup of tea, visual appeal, well that's subjective,but for me they have a quirky appeal.

[avinalarf]

I had hoped that RichB would help me out here,he's an authority,whereas I am just an admirer.

[GingerMunky]

Tony Crooke, the owner of Bristol Cars, was a great British character who I was lucky enough to meet on a number of occasions. He is sadly missed, but there are some great stories in the obituaries published after his passing, which are well worth Googling.

Ken / David, remind me to regaile you with some of this stories next time we meet.

[avinalarf]

LordBretSinclair said:

avinalarf said:

Nice DB7 Steve

Of course I knew it was a recreation,I just liked the colour.
Now for the real deal.......

[George29]

avinalarf said:

Now that car is based on a chassis of a derelict Bristol 406 and Spencer Lane Jones were involved throughout the project.

Interesting, I wondered what it was as couldn't find much info out about it at the time.

[Jon39]

avinalarf said:

Of course I knew it was a recreation,I just liked the colour.
Now for the real deal.......

How can we tell if this is 'the real deal'?

Others will be able to provide more information, but I think there have been some re-bodied (early) DB cars, made to look like Zagatos.

[avinalarf]

Jon39 said:

avinalarf said:

Of course I knew it was a recreation,I just liked the colour.
Now for the real deal.......

How can we tell if this is 'the real deal'?

Others will be able to provide more information, but I think there have been some re-bodied (early) DB cars, made to look like Zagatos.

Flipping heck.
Give me a break Jon.

[avinalarf]

Jon39 said:

avinalarf said:

Of course I knew it was a recreation,I just liked the colour.
Now for the real deal.......

How can we tell if this is 'the real deal'?

Others will be able to provide more information, but I think there have been some re-bodied (early) DB cars, made to look like Zagatos.

Dear Jon
FYA

The popularity of the original DB4 GT Zagato has resulted in two subsequent waves of cars based on DB4s being rendered into "Zagatos" through the cooperation of Aston Martin and the Zagato works in Italy. They are known as "Sanction II" and "Sanction III" cars. Also, an unauthorised but lucrative private industry of modifying original DB4 GTs into "Zagato" replicas has arisen as well to meet market demand for high-quality Zagato recreations.