[Hydroglen]

Values and quality are very subjective. The other quality makes mentioned,
are built in larger numbers and at any given time will be on the market in
the "used" section of the newspaper. You can then establish a value based on
sales. With a Bristol this is difficult and hence depreciation is high.
I see a Bristol as a very individual car and has a certain "je ne sais
quoi" about it and that is sufficient for me.
I have not found Bristol quality / engineering to be that much better or
even as good as some of their competitors. The mechanics are sourced outside
and are of the same quality that is available from that supplier, who is
also supplying other auto manufacturers. Chrysler does not build a "special"
engine for Bristol.
It is good but I would not place quality / engineering on the top of the
list. Again a subjective valuation. When I read in these posts of light
assemblies becoming scarce because Bristol had bought them from Lancias I
really have to struggle with the word "quality". Lancia Betas / Montecarlos
are not even Lancias as they are Fiats in disguise.
When I need a light assembly for my 66 Mercedes coupe, the dealer will have
them air freighted from Germany at no extra cost! They will have them in
stock 35 years later. They were designed and built for that car and in
common with no other! That combination = quality!

Dorien