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I think people are attracted to the exclusivity of the things, and some may feel nostalgic about them. I, personally, don't see the attraction. On the ones they were building in the 90's, you can see from a distance how poor the panel fit is on them, and they all look like old big Vauxhalls.
However, the Fighter with the V10 and oodles of power is a different story.
However, the Fighter with the V10 and oodles of power is a different story.
Apparantly they have elegant timeless lines.
Fighter aside, the exclusivity part confuses me. Some cars are exclusive because they will only make a limited edition (Revention), but these cars seem exclusive because they look like something out of a 70's/80's timewarp and no one would be seen dead in one.
Understated though.
Fighter aside, the exclusivity part confuses me. Some cars are exclusive because they will only make a limited edition (Revention), but these cars seem exclusive because they look like something out of a 70's/80's timewarp and no one would be seen dead in one.
Understated though.
Part of the point maybe is that it shows you don't love money and possessions so much that you are desperate to get good value and drive a car that is flashier, faster, more technically advanced and so-on than other peoples. A sort of snobbery I suppose but it does have a certain charm when compared to those dying to prove to everybody else what a superb car they have bought. How vulgar! I just bought something with primitive suspension and a 1970s design V8 for the same price as the average flat, that’s how much I care about the thing you hold so precious. Old money vs. new money.
Perhaps I am being over-analytical here.
There is a Bristol Speedster too which is very nice.
Perhaps I am being over-analytical here.
There is a Bristol Speedster too which is very nice.
Has anyone noticed...in that Blenheim picture the door is the wrong shade of blue to the rest of the car.
It looks like someone has put a GRP shell on a perfectly decent Aston of the 60s or 70s. I prefer the Fighter.
Sniff Petrol, the bodywork on the Mclaren F1 won't be that stiff, it won't be load bearing, it'll just be built for directioning air, lightness and style. The stiffness will all be in the chassis, which includes the roof and some other body colour parts.
It looks like someone has put a GRP shell on a perfectly decent Aston of the 60s or 70s. I prefer the Fighter.
Sniff Petrol, the bodywork on the Mclaren F1 won't be that stiff, it won't be load bearing, it'll just be built for directioning air, lightness and style. The stiffness will all be in the chassis, which includes the roof and some other body colour parts.
Edited by absolutely on Saturday 17th May 19:34
Edited by absolutely on Saturday 17th May 19:42
Bristol cars are eccentric cars for eccentrics, if Tony Crook (the retiring owner) didn't like you, you didn't get one! On the whole, when the press get hold of one, usually borrowed from an owner as Bristol do not court the press, the reviews are positive, the cars do have a subtle charm about them and ooze "old money", class and distinction in a way that makes other marques appear brash and vulgar. The design brief for all Bristol saloons is to be able to carry two gentlemen and thier ladies with thier luggage on a continental jaunt in comfort and at speed, a task it performs more than adequetely (sp?). In a rare interview, when challenged about the looks and the separate chassis/construction Crook answered that both he and his customers liked them, so that was good enough, on the chassis side he said it would be upgraded when it couldn't perform the required task satisfactorily!
I think they are glorious and would have an early 411 with some later upgrades tomorrow, given half a chance.
BTW, I believe the factory still offers owners chassis/running gear upgrades to the current spec,should they so desire.At one time they were offering resprays for £2k on a Bristol!!!
I think they are glorious and would have an early 411 with some later upgrades tomorrow, given half a chance.
BTW, I believe the factory still offers owners chassis/running gear upgrades to the current spec,should they so desire.At one time they were offering resprays for £2k on a Bristol!!!
the Blenheim is a peculiar machine indeed, a very unassuming, sedate kind of car, but there is somthing about them that makes you take a second glance...,
saw this one at a show recently and it was getting loads of attention from passers by
the earlier models are much more appealing IMO, particularly these,
love the quirkiness ad the stateliness of these things!
saw this one at a show recently and it was getting loads of attention from passers by
the earlier models are much more appealing IMO, particularly these,
love the quirkiness ad the stateliness of these things!
Much as I love the things, I really don't get why it is, that with the cost of them, the exclusivity, and the fantastic build quality, the panels and swage lines just don't seem to line through, why? Hand tooled, and yet they manage to look like they are crudely made from a few layers of GRP like some £1200 kit car body.
But look at how they just stuck on a plastic auto gear stick housing, that does not ooze class to me. To me it implies that the designer was lazy. How hard would it be to integrate it in a more aestheticaly pleasing way.
As to winning the lottery tonight, I would love a Fighter T. However I doubt they would let me in the showroom after this.
I am not just Bristol bashing, just confused (still), although thanks for the insight.
As to winning the lottery tonight, I would love a Fighter T. However I doubt they would let me in the showroom after this.
I am not just Bristol bashing, just confused (still), although thanks for the insight.
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