spotted : what is this?

[El Capitano]

passed this on A303 this morning.. i *think* its a Bristol? looked lovely, any ideas if a) it is a bristol and b) what model/year? lovely car IMO

[norman156]

Did a quick number plate search, it is indeed a Bristol:

Vehicle Registration Mark:
TSF789
Make:
BRISTOL (BLMC)
Model:
OTHER
Transmission & fuel type:
PETROL
Body Type:
SALOON
Colour:
RED

No mention of year, and they're being slightly vague as to the model...

Edited by norman156 on Friday 12th September 20:05

[Overhaulin]

Looks like is could be a Delahaye M135 ( French) from the 30's

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/192113,9205,...

[balls-out]

some sort of fire engine. Dennis maybe?

[Overhaulin]

then again maybe not. just noticed the rear windows are completely different. Ah well

[shirt]

front wings look like a 400 but the windows don't look familiar.

a rebody/special?

ps - get out the way of the fire engine!

[balls-out]

shirt said:

front wings look like a 400 but the windows don't look familiar.

a rebody/special?

ps - get out the way of the fire engine!

And put your bl**dy camera/phone down and concentrate on your driving

[dibbly_dobbler]

balls-out said:

shirt said:

front wings look like a 400 but the windows don't look familiar.

a rebody/special?

ps - get out the way of the fire engine!

And put your bl**dy camera/phone down and concentrate on your driving

+1 Especially with a fire engine coming up behind

[Strawman]

Looks a bit like a Bugatti Atlantique



but isn't, the rear window shape looks modern, so I guess something custom built.

[530dTPhil]

I believe that it's the Talbot Lago Teardrop replica built on a Bristol chassis by Spencer Lane Jones, the Bristol Cars specialists in Devizes. It was a project commissioned by one of the owners of the company as a long term ambition.

The engineering on the car is first class as is the fit and finish.

We supplied the glass for the car and fitted the front and rear screens.

Edited by 530dTPhil on Friday 12th September 20:28

[FourWheelDrift]

List of Bugatti marques and special bodies editions - http://www.boc.net/gallery.html

Can't see that one on there, I would have thought by the design and age it would be a special Type 400 but cannot find a Zagato, Farina, Touring or Bristol bodied 2 door coupe to match it.

[dibbly_dobbler]

Strawman said:

Looks a bit like a Bugatti Atlantique



but isn't, the rear window shape looks modern, so I guess something custom built.

That is fabulous ! Surely one of the most glamorous and exotic designs ever...

[HowMuchLonger]

It's an Audi TT. Not sure what the other car is though.

[stackmonkey]

balls-out said:

some sort of fire engine. Dennis maybe?

beaten to it by a mere 30mins..

[El Capitano]

530dTPhil said:

I believe that it's the Talbot Lago Teardrop replica built on a Bristol chassis by Spencer Lane Jones, the Bristol Cars specialists in Devizes. It was a project commissioned by one of the owners of the company as a long term ambition.

The engineering on the car is first class as is the fit and finish.

We supplied the glass for the car and fitted the front and rear screens.

Edited by 530dTPhil on Friday 12th September 20:28

Thanks for that info, never seen that specialist in Devizes? is it on Hopton trading estate? The car was immaculate, sounded amazing too....

Ps.. I know it doesn't look like it, but a mate took the pic, (ever seen how big the A pillars are on a TT, only way he could get side profile in pic!

Thanks for replies... So it is a Bristol?!

[El Capitano]

Ah, Talbot... Read the reply properly next time!

[shirt]

talbot. from this:




to this:




brings tears to the eyes!

[530dTPhil]

My use of the word replica is probably inappropriate. It's the owner's recreation of the original car on a more modern Bristol chassis. The base car was a 1959 Bristol 406 with a straight six engine, suitably breathed upon.

[Morningside]

There is something similar to this driving round Halesworth/Beccles area (Suffolk

shirt said:

talbot. from this:
...


brings tears to the eyes!

And wallet

[Rocket Pepper]

530dTPhil said:

I believe that it's the Talbot Lago Teardrop replica built on a Bristol chassis by Spencer Lane Jones, the Bristol Cars specialists in Devizes. It was a project commissioned by one of the owners of the company as a long term ambition.

The engineering on the car is first class as is the fit and finish.

We supplied the glass for the car and fitted the front and rear screens.

Clever bast.......