“Munich Masterpiece”

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For the historically interested amongst us, there is an interesting article in June 2021 issue of The Automobile magazine. Delwyn Mallett relates the story behind the development of the BMW 328 including its remarkable engine which of course eventually went on the power the Bristol 2-litre cars. The author eventually fulfils his dream of getting to drive a 1939 example.

Well worth reading!

Good news for Bristol owners

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Recently two new companies supplying spare parts and services for Bristol cars have been established. Both companies are very active on Instagram so check them out.

  • The ‘Classic Bristol Car Parts Company Ltd‘ is offering replacement parts for Bristol cars and have obtained the former parts stock of Bristol Cars Services.
    The company has been established by the BOC and is managed by Graeme Payne ex. BCL Parts Manager who is teamed with Bristol cars specialist repairer John Tullett. Both John and Graeme are also BODA members.
    The company and parts are currently based in Warminster but are looking for new premises somewhere near Windlesham where Bristol Cars was previously located.
    Enquiries should be addressed to Graeme at graeme.payne@cbcpc.co.uk or by telephone between 10 am and 5pm on 020 4542 7782. Email enquiries are preferred. Their website is www.classicbristolcarpartscompany.co.uk

 

  • ‘Coleman Classic Cars Ltd‘ has been established by Mark Coleman who worked together with Brian Marelli for many years at Bristol Cars Services until it’s sad liquidation in 2020.
    The company offers maintenance, servicing, repairs, upgrades and advice for your Bristol.
    They are located near Maidenhead and can be contacted by telephone on 020 39873812 or email info@colemanclassiccars.co.uk.
    Their website is www.colemanclassiccars.co.uk

Information Release regarding a new service to Bristol owners and aficianados

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The last few weeks has seen a flurry of news releases from Jason Wharton. He has announced plans for the production of a continuation series of cars based on the designs of the Fighter and 411.

Read more

Nice video from Jay Leno about his 403

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A great sell for the 403!




Liquidation of Bristol Cars and the Results of the Online Auction.

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There is an update on the results of the online auction on the website of the Bristol Owners Heritage Trust, see

Liquidation of Bristol Cars and the Results of the Online Auction.

“BACK ON THE ROAD – Michael Ware visits a recently restored 1953 Bristol 403”

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There is a nice report in the September issue of The Automobile on the restoration of Andy Gibbs’ 403. It is well worth reading!

London Evening Standard

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Nice article in the London Evening Standard today.

http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/motors/the-secret-world-of-bristol-cars-a3448726.html

Dave Dale

Bullet coupe?

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Interest in the Bullet from the motoring press and online has been worldwide. This is a different viewpoint which members may find interesting. There are 2 photographs from different angles.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-bristol-bullet-would-look-even-better-as-a-coupe-110214.html

Dave Dale.

Bristols superior?

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This is in this week’s Country Life magazine. From Michael Barton.