[Ronald G. Stephenson]

Bristol has an interesting history, dating back to the close of World War 2, and I know the whole story about how they started life as BMW's. The Bristol got my attention years ago when I discovered that they had switched to Chrysler power to replace an old straight six, two litre engine. Since then, I have come across a few here in the states. Like most all 'rare' cars that were relatively unknown here, they went for peanuts. Most examples I found were in horrible shape and would require huge expense to bring them up to roadworthiness. So, I still hope to own one, especially a V-8 car. Yes, I have seen them up close, and they are the typical hand-made item in that they are as unfinished as the Astons. I could not believe how much old technology, if you want to call it that, went into these cars. If you try to compare them to the earlier Chryslers, Packards and Cadillacs of the same period, it is easy to see the differences. When and if I find one, I will update it as much as it believe it needs. I like the rarity, and it probably the only reason I am still chasing one.