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Discussion
Ken Figenus said:
Is it me or is something not quite 100% with the way the wheel/tyres sit in the arches?
Well spotted Ken,I am prompted to burst into song "Underneath the arches......da da Di da Di da.Also I have spotted that the driver is looking sideways,not clever when driving at speed.
Jockman said:
michael gould said:
My Grandfather used to own a Bristol .......very British and understated ............a bit like me 
I see your old house is up for sale again, darling.
Jon39 said:
avinalarf said:
For those considering adding to their collection of automobiles.
Just seen the Bristol Bullet.
0 to 60 ...3.8 secs.
£235 K.
I've always had a soft spot for Bristols.
Just seen the Bristol Bullet.
0 to 60 ...3.8 secs.
£235 K.
I've always had a soft spot for Bristols.
I can remember once speaking to Tony Crook about buying one of his cars.
As you may know, he was not always an easy gentleman to deal with. The supply of one would not be possible, but he suggested that I should have a pair of Bristols. Unfortunately at that time, no one would lend their assets to me.
He said something about an expected Russian model, but I don't know what ever happened to that idea. With your soft spot for Bristols Steven, do you know if there could have been any further development?
Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 24th August 16:28
Lat year,in the Kensington showroom,they had,for sale,a stunning model from the 1950's and topless,to boot.
Life doesn't get any better than that.
IanV12VR said:
Saw this on display at Shelley Walsh on Sunday where the local Bristol Club were holding their concours. The design looked pretty disjointed to me seemingly trying to take design cues from a various models in Bristols past.
@M
The rear wings looked like something from an American 60's car and am amazed they can make it into production. The grill of the car looked very memo like and the alloys looked faro modern and big for the arches. Hadn't even thought about the roof.
Didn't work for me - as you may have guessed!
You have one up on me,seeing it in the flesh.@M
The rear wings looked like something from an American 60's car and am amazed they can make it into production. The grill of the car looked very memo like and the alloys looked faro modern and big for the arches. Hadn't even thought about the roof.
Didn't work for me - as you may have guessed!
However I beg to differ,I quite like it.
It has strong design echoes of the 1955, 405 convertible as in the pics.....
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 24th August 21:06
IanV12VR said:
Saw this on display at Shelley Walsh on Sunday where the local Bristol Club were holding their concours. The design looked pretty disjointed to me seemingly trying to take design cues from a various models in Bristols past.
@M
The rear wings looked like something from an American 60's car and am amazed they can make it into production. The grill of the car looked very memo like and the alloys looked faro modern and big for the arches. Hadn't even thought about the roof.
Didn't work for me - as you may have guessed!
You have one up on me,seeing it in the flesh.@M
The rear wings looked like something from an American 60's car and am amazed they can make it into production. The grill of the car looked very memo like and the alloys looked faro modern and big for the arches. Hadn't even thought about the roof.
Didn't work for me - as you may have guessed!
However I beg to differ,I quite like it.
It has strong design echoes of the 1955, 405 convertible as in the pics.....
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 24th August 21:30
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.Seems a bit pricey. I think for that money I'd rather have an Aston and a Morgan Speedster
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 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
George29 said:
avinalarf said:
LordBretSincla ir said:
avinalarf said:
Have a look on here: http://evanta.co.uk
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.
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.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.
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