Description
This spectacular Bristol has been in the sellers ownership for the last 28 years & has had loving attention spanning that time. It is powered by the famous Bristol 100B2 engine & gearbox. It also has the Laycock overdrive as factory fitted.
Believed to be the car which was exhibited at the 1955 London Motor Show. The car was awarded the Bristol Car Filton Trophy being placed first in class in the 1969 Concours d'elegance of the Bristol Owners Club. A second in class award was obtained in the 1970 Concours of the Bristol Owners Club. A second place in the Elite class in the 1987 Concours of the Bristol Owners Club.
The car still sports the original nicely patinated red leather upholstery & the metallic grey paintwork is in good condition as is the chrome.
Recently the car has benefitted from the following:
New master cylinder
New brake lines
Rebuilt calipers
New clutch
New brake servo unit
New oil cooler
Considerable work on the chassis includes:
New outriggers
New stainless steel sills
Welding of upsweeps (plating) rear end
Woodwork:
Replace woodwork to A pillars
Replace woodwork to door surrounds where necessary
Additionally, the car has been factory fitted with a Webasto sunroof. This is mentioned in the Bristol Owners Club Literature as it is a very rare addition.
Also available is the written history of the work done by the previous owner.
