Bristol 406 1959
General description :
Due to too many projects this Bristol is up for sale. The engine and gearbox were removed in the late 60s and the car was laid up, probably somewhere damp. The aluminium body work is really in very good state but the tin work underneath is not so good. The doors are particularly good, even the windows wind up and down with ease. The chassis itself is strong but the outriggers have rotted through and the front inner wings and front floors at the leading outside edge are also rusted out. The interior has suffered too and whilst it is all complete there is a lot of work to do to straighten it all out. All gauges and control knobs are present. On the positive side it does have the disc brake front and rear axles. Feel free to call 07948 355952 to talk about the car. Delivery can be arranged. For more photos please see
http://www.britishcarclassifieds.com/autos/bristol/type406/1959-bristol-type-406-635.html
1959 Bristol 406 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by British Cars for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Bristol Model : 406 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1959 Sub type : Coupé
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About Bristol
Bristol Cars Ltd is the last remaining division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, a major aircraft manufacturer. In 1945 they took over Fraser Nash that had their "Fraser Nash B.M.W." concept figured out. This suited well for Bristol's ambitions to manufacture a high quality sports car.With the support of the War Reparations Board, they purchased the rights to manufacture three BMW models and the 328 engine from BMW.
However, in 1947 Frazer Nash was resold and both makes became independent entities.
Hand-built Bristols are highly original and quintessentially British Cars, in spite of their BMW derived technology, that combine element of aero-industry with small scale car manufacturing.