Has anyone seen my Bristol 401

jurowla · #1 (**permalink**) 15-01-12, 05:06 AM

I would love to know if any one has seen the Bristol 401 once ownd by my family about 1974 Reg No 240 DRF. It was sold in the Somerset area and at the time was painted a rather non original and very bright white. Can't seem to find any info on it.

GREG · #2 (**permalink**) 16-01-12, 10:11 AM

It is reg TMX 541 now. It is one of the rare Touring bodied versions of a 401.

It is painted red.

geo · #3 (**permalink**) 16-01-12, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GREG

It is one of the rare Touring bodied versions of a 401.

Yes to the other two pieces of information and, according to the BOC list, it is chassis No. 204 and as Greg tells you, it is type 401TOU

Here is the other picture.

George

jurowla · #4 (**permalink**) 17-01-12, 05:26 AM

I don't think it was bodied by Touring. have attached a rather poor photograph taken in 1974.

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jurowla · #5 (**permalink**) 17-01-12, 05:27 AM

It was rescued from a Chertsey boat yard where it had sat for quite a long time.

GREG · #6 (**permalink**) 17-01-12, 11:59 AM

Well, that is not a Touring body so there must be a mistake with the BOC records.

Maybe you could contact the BOC for more detailed records.

Tim Ferrington · #7 (**permalink**) 25-04-19, 06:21 PM

Good evening.

Having own, currently the only genuine 1948 Touring bodied Bristol, chassis number 206. I'm currently researching in the history of these cars. It appears that there were 8 built, of which only 5 still exist. I'd be very interested in hearing from any members who have owned or know these cars. I can be personally emailed on guyferrington@me.com