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1985' Bristol Britannia

£49,500

Published 17 August 2026ID: QDb88L

SLJ Hackett
Wiltshire
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Information from the owner

Age: 41 years

Mileage: 45000 km

Displacement: 5900 cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Automatic

Exterior color: Silver

Interior: Air Conditioning

Electronics: AM/FM Radio

Seller's comments about 1985' Bristol Britannia

1985 Bristol BritanniaSilver Birch with black leather upholstery45, 000 indicated milesFour previous ownersThis Bristol Britannia was supplied new in the United Kingdom to His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.From 1988 until early 2026 the car was registered in Jersey, where it passed through the hands of two local businessmen before being purchased by its present owner and returned to the United Kingdom.In 2020 the car underwent a bare metal repaint in the 1960s Aston Martin colour Silver Birch. The wheels and ventilation grilles were shot blasted and powder coated, and a new headlining and boot carpet were fitted. At the same time the front anti roll bar link bushes, top ball joints, track rod ends, brake servos, radiator header tank, fuel pump and battery were replaced.Following its return to the United Kingdom in January 2026, the car was comprehensively recommissioned by Spencer Lane Jones. This included the fitment of a new Edelbrock carburettor with electric choke, an Edelbrock Performer inlet manifold and a new coolant thermostat.The coachwork and running gear were carefully inspected and any necessary rectification work carried out. The rear brake calipers, wheel bearings, hub seals and handbrake pads were replaced and the rear axle end float adjusted.The air conditioning system was comprehensively overhauled and all major components replaced. A full service was carried out, with all fluids and filters changed and the automatic gearbox bands adjusted. The tracking was checked and adjusted and five new Pirelli P5 tyres of the correct size and specification were fitted.Only nominal mileage has been covered since this work was completed.The car runs and drives well. The final drive is quiet and a stainless steel exhaust system is fitted. The electrical and ventilation systems work correctly, as do the instruments, with the exception of the tachometer which works intermittently. A recent MOT test recorded no advisory items.The underside and structure are in unusually good original condition, helped by the car having spent the majority of its life in Jersey where road salt is not generally used. The paint finish and panel alignment are excellent.Originality has been maintained wherever practicable. Changes to the electrical system are limited to the fitting of a battery isolating switch and modification of the original radio to allow music to be played from a mobile phone. New Kenwood speakers have been fitted behind the original Radiomobile grilles.The original Thermoquad carburettor is included with the car should a future owner wish to return it to its original specification, although it would require overhaul before being refitted.The dashboard veneer shows some signs of deterioration and the side bolster of the driver's seat backrest has split. The front brake discs are currently serviceable but are approaching the end of their useful life and should be allowed for in future maintenance.The car is supplied with two sets of keys and its original handbook, which shows the first service signed off by John Dennis. The history file also includes copies of previous registration documents, the Bristol Cars Advice of Despatch, a photographic record of the bare metal repaint, records of work carried out by the previous owner and invoices from Spencer Lane Jones covering the recent recommissioning.A selection of spare bulbs, belts and ignition components is also included, together with samples of the exterior paint and leather used for the upholstery.United Kingdom import VAT has been paid and the DVLA has reissued the car with its original registration number. It is registered as a historic vehicle and is therefore zero rated for road tax and exempt from the requirement for an annual MOT inspection.A well presented and carefully recommissioned Bristol Britannia with particularly interesting provenance, excellent structural condition and substantial recent expenditure. It is ready to be used and enjoyed immediately.Please call or email Ricahrd at SLJ Hackett