Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre on Saturday the 7th of December, Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN.
With the introduction of the 401, Bristol began to move away from the pre-war design the company had inherited from BMW
Carrozzeria Touring provided the Superleggera method of body construction that overlaid alloy panels on a lightweight tubular-steel framework, while the low-drag shape was achieved after hours of experimentation in Bristol's wind tunnel
The 401 continued to use its predecessor's running gear and BMW-based, 2. 0-litre, six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated inclined valves.
Only 611 of these exclusive cars found customers between 1948 and 1953.
On offer from 35 years ownership, this example is finished in Bristol Light Maroon with a Magnolia interior
Stored for some time with a degree of recommissioning now required to return it to the road
Presently starts and runs but has not ventured onto the highway for several years
With some mechanical refreshment, this notable Bristol could be used and enjoyed as is or, with a more extensive overhaul, could yield some very pleasing results
