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NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT

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NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT

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hesketh786 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405... 07-11-21, 10:00 PM

Geoff Kingston When/If you get round to restoring this... 07-11-21, 10:51 PM

Nick Challacombe ACA auctions 405 07-11-21, 11:34 PM

Raymond Good morning Hesketh. Do you happen to... 08-11-21, 11:02 AM

Excalibur I watched the auction online. I think... 08-11-21, 04:26 PM

Raymond Thanks for that. I thought it would... 08-11-21, 04:35 PM

Geoff Kingston Results are on line now and given at... 08-11-21, 06:11 PM

Raymond I think there is something to be said... 08-11-21, 07:06 PM

hesketh786 dear all ! thank you so much for your... 08-11-21, 07:46 PM

AndrewA 405 08-11-21, 08:22 PM

hesketh786 @AndrewA thanks so much ! hahaha... 08-11-21, 10:35 PM

AndrewA 405 09-11-21, 08:05 AM

Raymond I don't suppose an XK engine would fit... 09-11-21, 10:35 AM

Geoff Kingston The XK will fit but not easy and not... 09-11-21, 10:31 PM

Raymond Geoff. I expect you will find a buyer... 09-11-21, 11:01 PM

David C I always thought a BMW CS engine would... 10-11-21, 12:46 AM

Raymond There seem to be quite a few cars... 10-11-21, 09:47 AM

Geoff Kingston Raymond, Thanks for giving me some more... 10-11-21, 09:08 PM

Raymond Oh dear. Sorry Geoff...didn't mean to... 10-11-21, 09:29 PM

hesketh786 yes great point Raymond, I see so many... 10-11-21, 10:40 PM

Raymond I don't know for sure but I think it... 10-11-21, 11:47 PM

Geoff Kingston Raymond, You did not get off to a bad... 11-11-21, 01:22 AM

hesketh786 Raymond, ahhh i do not like the sounds... 12-11-21, 12:08 AM

Geoff Kingston Hesketh, There are original engines... 12-11-21, 12:34 AM

Raymond Hesketh. If I might just add to what... 12-11-21, 12:58 AM

hesketh786 Geoff, you mean any 2L Bristol engine... 15-11-21, 09:29 PM

David C BMW 6 cylinder engine from the 1970s ... 15-11-21, 10:10 PM

Geoff Kingston Hesketh, I do mean any 2 Litre Bristol... 15-11-21, 11:25 PM

hesketh786 David C, I wouldn't mind that BMW E9... 16-11-21, 08:18 PM

hesketh786 evening all, how hard would it be to... 19-11-21, 08:18 PM

Raymond It all depends on what you consider to... 19-11-21, 08:48 PM

AndrewA Not trying to be funny but might be... 19-11-21, 08:52 PM

hesketh786 Raymond, Indeed ive seen a few cars... 19-11-21, 09:04 PM

Raymond Despite what I said ... if you find an... 19-11-21, 09:14 PM

hesketh786 Raymond, I think ill stick to the more... 19-11-21, 11:15 PM

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hesketh786 started to strip paint off bonnet... 19-11-21, 11:28 PM

Raymond I have an Austin Swallow which has... 19-11-21, 11:51 PM

David C I didn't get the tape measure out but... 20-11-21, 09:25 PM

Raymond David, you do realise how powerful that... 20-11-21, 09:40 PM

David C That's exactly why I thought it would... 20-11-21, 09:45 PM

David C With twin carbs it shouldn't take too... 20-11-21, 09:48 PM

Raymond Yes, I watched the video recording of... 20-11-21, 09:49 PM

hesketh786 Raymond, Are you referring to the... 20-11-21, 10:55 PM

David C It's an itch I really wanted to... 20-11-21, 11:06 PM

Raymond I am talking about the paint. Right... 21-11-21, 12:54 AM

hesketh786 Raymond, I thought so yes, i think i... 21-11-21, 10:37 PM

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hesketh786 bonnet is now rubbed down ! 21-11-21, 10:41 PM

Raymond That should keep you busy for a... 21-11-21, 11:11 PM

hesketh786 Raymond, Just been reading up on the... 22-11-21, 10:30 PM

hesketh786 for sale... 22-11-21, 10:31 PM

Raymond Good evening Hesketh. I am using a... 22-11-21, 11:13 PM

AndrewA Saw this and thought of... 23-11-21, 08:19 AM

hesketh786 Raymond, Very nice job you've done... 25-11-21, 08:53 PM

Raymond The weather is not looking good for the... 25-11-21, 09:17 PM

AndrewA Good luck with the Bristol engine -... 25-11-21, 09:53 PM

AndrewA Here's a... 28-11-21, 02:04 PM

Raymond At those prices ? 28-11-21, 02:55 PM

Geoff Kingston They might make those prices if someone... 28-11-21, 11:49 PM

Raymond Funny you should mention Frazer Nash. ... 29-11-21, 12:05 AM

Geoff Kingston It probably was but driving then was... 29-11-21, 12:31 AM

Raymond Sounds like fun, Geoff. I hope my MG... 29-11-21, 12:50 AM

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hesketh786 evening all ! hope you all had a... 17-01-22, 12:18 AM

AndrewA Crikey - good for you. I'd sort of... 17-01-22, 09:53 AM

hesketh786 Thanks Andrew ! I thought i might as... 18-01-22, 09:15 PM

Nick Challacombe Stoic work on New Car again 19-01-22, 05:01 PM

hesketh786 Dear Nick ! Hope you are well. Thank... 27-01-22, 01:12 AM

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hesketh786 evening all, Hope you are all... 29-01-22, 10:27 PM

AndrewA Looking good - don't get that Bentley... 29-01-22, 11:38 PM

hesketh786 Hiya Andrew ! You are very right ! I... 30-01-22, 12:07 AM

AndrewA Hello! On the Model A the hard works... 30-01-22, 01:36 AM

hesketh786 sorry for the late reply Andrew, my... 01-03-22, 08:56 PM

AndrewA Hope father continues to improve... 02-03-22, 02:47 PM

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hesketh786 yes thank you he is much better now... 03-03-22, 10:27 PM

AndrewA Morning Model A all done for now. New... 04-03-22, 10:43 AM

hesketh786 Evening and finally the weekend ! Ahh... 04-03-22, 08:31 PM

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hesketh786 A nice day weekend only means more... 06-03-22, 08:02 PM

Raymond Fitting the rear window seal doesn't... 06-03-22, 08:20 PM

AndrewA I'm getting towards the age where I'm... 06-03-22, 10:24 PM

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hesketh786 good evening all ! Sorry i have not... 19-05-22, 09:08 PM

AndrewA Hope you're alright - even if Porsche... 20-05-22, 03:22 PM

hesketh786 @AndrewA thankfully everyone involved... 20-05-22, 09:14 PM

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hesketh786 a quick jubilee update ! hope... 04-06-22, 08:44 PM

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hesketh786 quick update ! can see the light at... 09-07-22, 09:09 PM

AndrewA Is it moving away from you or towards... 09-07-22, 09:57 PM

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hesketh786 Thank you Andrew ! Hahhaha yes which... 10-07-22, 08:54 PM

Raymond That looks smart! If you have the... 10-07-22, 09:05 PM

hesketh786 Hiya Raymond ! Hope you are keeping... 10-07-22, 09:07 PM

Raymond You have four Bristols? No wonder they... 10-07-22, 09:14 PM

hesketh786 indeed sir ! 405,407,408 and a 411s3... 10-07-22, 09:17 PM

AndrewA Car looks great and polished section... 11-07-22, 04:35 AM

hesketh786 Thanks so much Andrew ! Really... 11-07-22, 09:21 PM

AndrewA Bristol in good health but not getting... 12-07-22, 08:38 AM

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hesketh786 Evening Andrew, Always great to hear... 16-07-22, 10:04 PM

Geoff Dowdle "H" , I noticed in your recent photos... 16-07-22, 10:25 PM

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hesketh786 Hiya Geoff, Thanks for the message. I... 19-07-22, 08:54 PM

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hesketh786 Hello all Hope you are well My... 02-07-24, 07:58 PM

405dh Hi Hesketh, Having just acquired 405... 02-01-25, 04:24 PM

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Car looks great and polished section excellent .
All quiet with my cars - just occasional drives. Am doing up a house and that's consuming almost all my time at the moment.
Best wishes
Andrew

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