I am not sure to what extent you can trademark “Bristol Fighter” as it is first and foremost the name of the aeroplane produced by the Bristol Aeroplane Company from which the car took its name. I am assuming the trademark is limited to use in motor vehicle production.
Even the badge is limited in its trademark, as the design - the castle on the cliff with the ship - is not an exclusive design made for the Bristol Aeroplane Company or Bristol Cars but a variant of the coat of arms of the City and County of Bristol, the coat of arms has been in existence since the 14th Century. It is used by various organisations/businesses, for example Bristol City Council use it and Bristol City and Bristol Rovers football clubs have used it as have Bristol Rugby club. Using it with the name Bristol in relation to motor vehicle production could be restricted.
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