1949' Bristol 400 2-Litre Saloon
6 years, 7 months ago
1949 Bristol 400 2-litre Saloon Two-door 4 seater
MILLE MIGLIA ELIGIBLE - must be one of the most inexpensive entries today to the Mille Miglia from Brescia to Rome and back in 2 days - a Bristol 400 having competed non-stop on the Mille Miglia in 1949.
Lovely original cream leather upholstery in good condition.
Bodywork has been re-sprayed in the past.
Optional heater is fitted
Optional opening rear window which transforms the car on a long hot run across country -
OVERDRIVE option fitted
Discreet modern indicators fitted under the bumpers (to avoid confusion on the roads today from the original trafficators)
Telephone me on 07973 731508
Becker Europa Radio fitted, with Long Wave, AM, Short Wave and FM channels
Present owner drove this car to the Swiss Alps and back in 2011 & he also went to Ireland on tour in 2014 and 2016.
According to Thornfalcon Garage, the previous vendors, this particular example has had a competition history - including the West Anatolia Rally in Turkey in 2001 and 2002. This car has also toured Europe and South Africa.
Mechanical modifications include overdrive, alternator, oil cooler, Alfin-type alloy front brake drums and Kenlowe fan.
This car appears on the cover of Charles Oxley's “Bristol, The Quiet Survivor”.
Believed 50,000 miles, guessing by the unworn pedal rubbers as illustrated.
Type 85A Bristol 2-litre six cylinder engine with triple S.U carburettors.
A truly good looking car in readily usable condition with lovely patina. Owned 7 years, part of a collection.
THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE CO. LTD 's original brochure states:
ABRIDGED SPECIFICATION : Close coupled four-seat fixed head saloon, with framework welded to the chassis, making it a strong one-piece unit. Inter-axle seating. The main body panels are in sheet steel, the door and bonnet panels are in light alloy. Doors have sliding windows and are recessed to increase interior width. Fixed, two-panel “Vee” windscreen in laminated safety glass with electric wipers, self-parking. Windows of toughened glass with quick operation. Hinged quarter lights for draught-free ventilation. Large curved rear window. Commodious luggage locker at rear with spare wheel housed in the lid. Two point jacking system. “One shot” chassis lubrication system by foot-operated pump.
SEATING AND INTERIOR FITTINGS : The individual front seats have normal to-and-fro adjustment and independent adjustment for the angle of the back rests. The natural position of the driving seat is enhanced by the wide , V-shaped and well-raked windscreen. The rear seating is deep and comfortable, with a high back rest, and is positioned well forward of the rear axle. Distinctive upholstery covering is in a combination of first quality beige hide and wool fabric, with brown piping. Ashtrays are fitted to each door and to each side of rear seat. Generous sized windows, providing maximum clear vision for all occupants and providing good ventilation in conjunction with large-size scuttle ventilators. Glove box incorporated in the well-appointed instrument panel. Three spoke adjustable steering wheel. A Radiomobile radio receiver is part of the standard equipment. Heating system is an optional extra.
THE CAR DIVISION OF THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE CO. LTD.
FILTON, BRISTOL, ENGLAND
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DIMENSIONS
1949 Bristol 400 2-litre Saloon
Wheelbase 9’6”
Track front 4’3 ¾”
Track rear 4’6”
Turning circle left to right 37’6”
Overall length 15’3”
Overall height 4’11”
Overall width 5’4”
Luggage boot capacity 9.1 cu.ft
Kerb weight 23 cwt
Minimum ground clearance 7”
