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- 1951 Bristol 401
1951 Bristol 401
Lot Number: 976
1951 Bristol 401
On offer from long term ownership, this venerable 401 starts and runs but is in need of a degree of recommissioning to return it to the road.
- GUIDE PRICE: £15,000 - £18,000
+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Bristol Light Maroon -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
CSU 900 -
ODOMETER READING
74933 Miles
SUMMARY
On offer from long term ownership, this venerable 401 starts and runs but is in need of a degree of recommissioning to return it to the road.
DESCRIPTION
- 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-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
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 976
- Make
- BRISTOL
- Model
- 401
- Registration Number
- CSU 900
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 4011028
- Engine Number
- TBA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bristol Light Maroon
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
62 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Running Gear
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Chassis:
Suspension:
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Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
Vehicle History
Remarks
Do bear in mind this is an older restoration and may require various degrees of recomissioning depending on your requirements, with that in mind your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate what may be required
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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