"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"
There was no post yesterday so apologies for that, I felt unwell so spent most of it wrapped up under the duvet, slight improvement today so here is the Classic of the Day
1975 Bristol 411 S5
Bristol 411 S5
With the 411, Bristol Cars for the
first time since the 407 introduced a change of engine. Although the
Chrysler V8 was still the V8 engine of choice the old A type engine was
replaced by the much larger big block B series offering 6277cc
displacement compared to 5211cc of the 410. This larger engine gave an
estimated 30% more power bringing the top speed to 143mph! To handle the
power a limited slip differential was fitted.
This Bristol 411 Series 5 comes from long term ownership of over a decade. The history file details correspondence between Tony Crook the CEO, Sid Lovesey the head of operations and the most recent owner that documents a comprehensive refurbishment that took place in 2005
The documentation goes on to acknowledge Bristol Cars extensive service history of this car. All fascinating to read and valuable. 153k is the present mileage and we know that there are only 40 registered in the UK today. So a rare car indeed
Presented in good order in the correct Burgundy paintwork trimmed with complimentary black vinyl roof NYH37P is on the button and ready to drive. Much work has been done including recent respray of the aluminium bodywork, and new walnut dashboard and cappings. However being nearly 40 years old there is some further improvement that a new owner could make to bring the car into first class shape. Best left as a discussion between us and the new owner we feel as opposed to us making decisions unilaterally. These enhancements would be of a cosmetic nature as structurally and mechanically the car remains a fine vehicle.
To be sold with a warranty and new MOT the history file and original handbook this 411 S5 is attractively priced and represents real value for money and through ourselves a chance to have the improvements performed by the very staff that worked on the car in 2005 and indeed probably in 1975!
This Bristol 411 Series 5 comes from long term ownership of over a decade. The history file details correspondence between Tony Crook the CEO, Sid Lovesey the head of operations and the most recent owner that documents a comprehensive refurbishment that took place in 2005
The documentation goes on to acknowledge Bristol Cars extensive service history of this car. All fascinating to read and valuable. 153k is the present mileage and we know that there are only 40 registered in the UK today. So a rare car indeed
Presented in good order in the correct Burgundy paintwork trimmed with complimentary black vinyl roof NYH37P is on the button and ready to drive. Much work has been done including recent respray of the aluminium bodywork, and new walnut dashboard and cappings. However being nearly 40 years old there is some further improvement that a new owner could make to bring the car into first class shape. Best left as a discussion between us and the new owner we feel as opposed to us making decisions unilaterally. These enhancements would be of a cosmetic nature as structurally and mechanically the car remains a fine vehicle.
To be sold with a warranty and new MOT the history file and original handbook this 411 S5 is attractively priced and represents real value for money and through ourselves a chance to have the improvements performed by the very staff that worked on the car in 2005 and indeed probably in 1975!
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- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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1969-1976 BRISTOL 411
Overview
Considered to be the best of the V8 powered 400-Series cars, the 411 appeared at the end of the 1960s, still looking understated and elegant. This version sported a 6.3-litre version of the Chrysler engine and could effortlessly top 140mph after sprinting to 60mph in seven seconds. It might not have been the ideal power unit during the oil crisis of the early ‘70s, but Bristol continued to sell cars while those around went under – and continue to do so against the odds.
600
£8793
£21,000
£17,000
£9500
£4000
Performance
7.0secs
140mph
264bhp
335lb/ft
15mpg
Engine
V8
normal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
Independent, coil springs
Beam axle, torsion bar
front-engine RWD
rack and pinion
chassis and seperate body
Three-speed automatic
Dimensions
4902mm
2896mm
1724mm
1473mm
1712kgs
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