Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3

[hesketh786]

Dear all,

I hope I find you all well.

Last friday I became the new owner of 1972 Bristol 411 s3 in need of full restoration.

the number plate is - NMP 83L

A question please if anyone can assist -

Do the doors, boot and other body parts (wings) of a 411 S4 fit a 411 S3 ?

I know the rear lights are different is that all ?

thanks

Hass

[Stereophonie]

Hello!

Congratulations on your new Bristol! I wish you a fast restoration without surprises! Sorry that I do not have any information on the doors.

I just found it remarkable that in January this year I have purchased a Bristol 411 Series III 1972 with almost the same the numberplate:

NMP 85L

What a nice concidence! (Or I do not know enough about the British licensing system...)

Best regards,

Bert

[Xseries]

In the 1970s Bristol cars were often registered in small batches so there are adjacent numbers. NMP 82 83 85 and 87 L were all used. It could be that 84 and 86 were also originally used by Bristol, but if those cars were exported or re-registered with a different plate then the records are not readily traceable.

The later cars (603 etc) were not built in sufficient numbers to be registered in batches - though there might be the odd exception.

Back in the 1970s the letters MP denoted a car registered in Greater London (as were most Bristols given that was where the showroom was). The first letter was in sequence up to number 999 when the next letter would be used (not O as it could be confused with 0) - PMP then RMP etc. The L denoted a plate issued between August 1972 and July 1973 when M was used for the following 12 months.

Brian

[hesketh786]

Hello all !

I hope you are all keeping well.

Work has started on the 411s3 after many of the other projects are now coming to an end.

The bodywork is being pulled out see pics..

But also removed the heads and the engine is in a very sorry state unfortunately.

Does anyone know where i can this engine rebuilt in the UK or know of a engine replacement for sale ?

Thanks again

hass

[Philip]

There’s nothing complicated about the engine, any competent rebuilder could do it.

Is the bottom of the A-pillar where it should be? When I went to look at it, the driver’s door seemed to have moved backwards.

[hesketh786]

Yes you are very correct.

We have chosen to now rebuild the engine.

Do you know of any uk rebuild kits for the 383 v8 ?

I haven't seen the car for approx 2 years now, but i will get my bodyshop to double check the measurements and amend if wrong.

best
h

[Dougal Cawley]

good news for 411 owners

We have just received a fresh batch of these

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/205...rato-cn72.html

it is the best road tyre for a 411