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1952 BRISTOL 401 SPORTS SALOONRegistration Number: 112 UXHChassis Number: 401/1155The Bristol Aer
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1952 BRISTOL 401 SPORTS SALOON
Registration Number: 112 UXH
Chassis Number: 401/1155
The Bristol Aeroplane Company began to manufacture motor cars in 1947 with an anglicised version of the pre-war BMW 327. Bristol Cars was formed in 1960 and is one of the few British car makers still in existence today. The first model, the `400`, looked very much like a BMW - which really it was: a hand-made BMW based saloon with wind tunnel derived aerodynamics. Then followed the `401`; this model had a body made by Touring of Italy, which consisted of alloy panels over a steel tube frame, powered by a six cylinder 1971cc OHV engine. These same units were used by Cooper, Frazer Nash and AC, and were also based on the pre-war BMW units.
We understand that this example has been in the care of four previous custodians and is supplied with the V5C registration certificate, the old V5 document, several past MOT test certificates, invoices and an original 403 instruction manual.
Careful recommissioning may be appropriate following museum storage. See illustration (HP) and detail of interior
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1952 BRISTOL 401 SPORTS SALOON
Registration Number: 112 UXH
Chassis Number: 401/1155
The Bristol Aeroplane Company began to manufacture motor cars in 1947 with an anglicised version of the pre-war BMW 327. Bristol Cars was formed in 1960 and is one of the few British car makers still in existence today. The first model, the `400`, looked very much like a BMW - which really it was: a hand-made BMW based saloon with wind tunnel derived aerodynamics. Then followed the `401`; this model had a body made by Touring of Italy, which consisted of alloy panels over a steel tube frame, powered by a six cylinder 1971cc OHV engine. These same units were used by Cooper, Frazer Nash and AC, and were also based on the pre-war BMW units.
We understand that this example has been in the care of four previous custodians and is supplied with the V5C registration certificate, the old V5 document, several past MOT test certificates, invoices and an original 403 instruction manual.
Careful recommissioning may be appropriate following museum storage. See illustration (HP) and detail of interior
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Dorchester
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