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Retro?I'm not sure looks wise maybe but age no
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erm......not convinced! Based on an aircraft carrier isn't it? or something. These old ones are far nicer.  |
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I think Bristol's are one of those Marmite cars,.. I know that Richy loves them,.. I think they are a very nice car... however I'm never sure about the looks. Perhaps thats where modding them would make them great  |
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New Bristols? No ta. If I was spending the same cash on a car that would buy a two-bedroomed house, then I'd expect something that wasn't wearing 'scrapyard special' Vauxhall Senator lights (etc.) The old ones are deffo cool though....    |
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There’s no logical case for buying a modern one, I would defo still like one though - traveller Vauxhall lights or not!
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411's are nice
or 403's
but like you say 200k for one is a bit mad when you can buy a 50's one for 20k
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you like?DarrenW
@darrenw
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I think I started a thread about Bristols a few months back - I just don't get them... They are all badly-proportioned and weirdly ugly IMO... The recent(ish) 70s onwards ones I mean. Some of the earlier ones are OK.
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2005 9:39:55 GMT by DarrenW
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Jul 29, 2005 10:35:32 GMT
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Bristols are great cars!!! Admittedly, the pre 70s ones are better looking, but if I had that kind of money, I'd still buy a Blenhiem 3 rather than any other new car of a similar price.
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you like?BenzBoy
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Jul 29, 2005 12:58:39 GMT
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Hmmm...weird things... don't like the new 'uns. I dare say they haven't changed much since the 1970's so you might as well get an old 'un. But. I can think of better things to spend £200,000 on.... like 400 retro cars for £500 each. |
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Jul 29, 2005 21:16:04 GMT
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Why is everyone saying £200K??? It's only £150K  |
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Jul 29, 2005 22:56:52 GMT
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before the factory moved to London they were based in Bristol (no surprise there)
The Vaux dealer i worked in at the tome used to supply them with loads of vaux parts, columns, lights, hub assemblies, brakes......the list was endless.
Vaux would never deal with them direct (unlike TVR) as Bristol was small turnover and so 'didn't warrant the attention of the factory'
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before the factory moved to London they were based in Bristol (no surprise there) Are you sure about that? I think they still build 'em in Bristol, and that their sales operation in in London. |
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Mr B is right - the factory has always been in Bristol - it's their one and only showroom that is in London (IIRC, Kensington High Street).
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Jul 30, 2005 14:05:37 GMT
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New Bristols? No ta. If I was spending the same cash on a car that would buy a two-bedroomed house, then I'd expect something that wasn't wearing 'scrapyard special' Vauxhall Senator lights (etc.) Took the words right out of my mouth there. Just spent 5 mins comparing pics of the Senator and the Bristol then read your post  |
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Jul 30, 2005 17:20:37 GMT
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The old ones are deffo cool though.... That's a nice car. The new one, on the other hand, reminds me a little of a Morris Ital/Marina...which I guess is at least kinda retro nowadays. I thought this was the best bit, I can just hear it being read by some old chap with string-backed leather driving gloves and a voice like Mr Cholmondley-Warner from Harry Enfield: |
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Driving people mad since 1978
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Jul 30, 2005 17:32:26 GMT
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Gompo
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Jul 30, 2005 18:01:05 GMT
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I like them, if I money was no object there'd be one in my garage.. I can think of 100's of more desirable cars I'd have before one though.
Few people would know what the hell it was whilst driving through town, they probably handle like boats, and they look pretty ugly (newer ones), but who cares? Would be a good laugh I reckon
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Jul 30, 2005 18:21:17 GMT
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they probably handle like boats According to reviews that I have read, the handling is very good. |
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Jul 30, 2005 18:36:22 GMT
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yeah, I think their top 'engineering priorities' at Bristol are handling (mega rigid bodyshells), and high-speed stability (careful aerodynamics, though you wouldnt think it by looking). Their 'guvnor' Tony Crook is an ex-racing driver and he has run the show singlehandedly since the early 50's I think although he took on a younger partner about 5 years ago. I'd love to read a biography of his or something, a fascinating story to tell i'm sure.
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Jul 30, 2005 19:00:07 GMT
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According to reviews that I have read, the handling is very good. Cool, I wouldnt have thought so with those high-profile tyres and the like. How cool would it be storming around the 'Ring in one of these? I'd like to see a slightly modded matt black one aswell. Photoshop anyone? I've read a view quotes (and interviews) from that Tony Crook bloke and he sounds like a bit of a dude to me. |
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