[Ronald G. Stephenson]

Greg: yes, I have contacted Andrew Blow, and even Bristol Cars on occasion, and our Bristol Club here, but with prices around 35 to 64 thousand in USD, that is more than I would even begin to consider. Old cars are, well, old cars. Brisol desirability, lies chiefly with Bristol enthusiasts. They are not museum pieces, just low-production oddities that come up from time to time. My main attraction was the fact that they used the Chrysler Corporation drivetrain components. The chassis is as old as the second World War, having been lifted from BMW designs. I have tried my hand at just about every interesting make out there, and the Bristol has thus far eluded me. There is a totally restored example in Washington State, and it has sat since the owner passed away. It can be had for that sweet-spot in pricing mentioned above. I guess you either pay up front, or suffer through the process of restoring a car. I have done both, and regardless, I still tire of what I have chased and pass it on to the next willing victim..