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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-23, 12:54 PM
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Posted By GeorgeG
Justin DVLA records here in the UK state that it...

Justin

DVLA records here in the UK state that it was first registered in the UK in June 1964 and its tax expired on 1 October 2003. The last V5C (modern version of the log book) was issued on 20...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-23, 11:05 AM
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Views: 932
Posted By GeorgeG
Hagerty Newsletter

Today's Hagerty Newsletter has a nice (partly) tongue-in-cheek article on "Old Money Classic Cars" which has a short section on...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-11-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Posted By GeorgeG
Geoff We are both right. The BRISTOL CARS mark...

Geoff

We are both right.

The BRISTOL CARS mark is part of the BRISTOL/BRISTOL CARS trade mark registration, registered as a series mark under no 2424875 to Kamkorp Autokraft Limited. The...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-11-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Posted By GeorgeG
The Trade Mark Registry's decision can be seen...

The Trade Mark Registry's decision can be seen here:
https://www.ipo.gov.uk/t-challenge-decision-results/o79021.pdf

It seems that Jason Wharton's company, Bristol Fighter Ltd, sought revocation of...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By GeorgeG
Re the isolation switch for the electric fuel...

Re the isolation switch for the electric fuel pump, I decided to fit one in my 408 Mark 2 and pondered for a while on the best position for the switch. In the end I decided to use the Selectaride...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By GeorgeG
I think it was in about 1973 - when he became...

I think it was in about 1973 - when he became sole owner of BCL, sold up Hersham and concentrated on Kensington and Filton, plus of course the service facility at Chiswick.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-02-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By GeorgeG
Hi, Xseries. Just seen your post - yet another...

Hi, Xseries.

Just seen your post - yet another design. Who knew? I suspect that there may not be many people with my version, so probably even fewer with a missing one of the pair and needing a...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-02-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By GeorgeG
Hi, Clemens. Greetings to you too, from...

Hi, Clemens. Greetings to you too, from Hertfordshire, England.

I've checked and our cars are 2 days apart, in date of first registration. Despite yours being 2 chassis numbers after mine (and 3...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-02-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By GeorgeG
Anthony Crook Brass Plate

My 408 Mark 2 originally had a brass plate on each of the door sills "Supplied by Anthony Crook - Leading Distributors - Hersham Surrey". I've attached a photo which I hope gives you an idea of what...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-01-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,334
Posted By GeorgeG
That is a serious exhaust system! George

That is a serious exhaust system!

George
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-12-20, 10:13 PM
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Views: 7,356
Posted By GeorgeG
I have been doing a bit of digging around the IPR...

I have been doing a bit of digging around the IPR issue. Sorry for the long post, but it casts some light on what is going on here.

The original BRISTOL registered trade marks are currently owned...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 21-05-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By GeorgeG
I'm not sure if there was any change between the...

I'm not sure if there was any change between the 408 and the 408 Mark 2, but the rear discs on my 408 Mark 2 are part no 406-1-30091. The front discs have the part no quoted by Kevin. BCL still...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 19-05-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By GeorgeG
Phil BODA currently has a project to identify...

Phil

BODA currently has a project to identify the precise dimensions of the front and rear discs on 406 to 411 models - some are common to different models and others vary. The ambition is to...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 16-05-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By GeorgeG
412 Brakes

I sourced brake parts for my 408 Mk 2 from jagspares.co.uk, SNG Barratt and David Manners, mainly Jag Mk2 V8 and E Type Series 1, but these were for Dunlop brakes and the 409 onwards had Girling...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-03-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By GeorgeG
Agree

I will help out if a deal can be done. In 3 short months we have lost 3 big supporters of Bristol owners: Martin Barnes, Brian May and BCL itself. Deepest sympathy to the respective families and...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 19-03-20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By GeorgeG
BOC, BODA and BOHT

BOC, BODA and BOHT will, so I understand, try to buy the spares, drawings and other documents from the liquidators but it is likely to be a drawn out process.

George
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By GeorgeG
408 Brochure

I have a copy of the 408 brochure and can confirm that it is the same as the 409 version.

George
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By GeorgeG
Support for BOC, BODA and BOHT

Agreed on RIP Bristol.

We should all give our support to the BOC, BODA and BOHT in their efforts to salvage what they can from the BCL wreckage - records, spares, drawings - although it looks like...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,226
Posted By GeorgeG
408 Colour Wiring Diagram

I hope this 408 colour wiring diagram I prepared earlier this year may be of use to someone. I'm happy for it to be added to Resources.

I anyone notices any errors please let me know.

George
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-01-17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,107
Posted By GeorgeG
Geoff Thanks for the extra info. I love...

Geoff

Thanks for the extra info. I love auto-anecdotes in adverts ....

George
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,107
Posted By GeorgeG
1963 408 for sale on ebay

Price is £49,990. In York.

Claimed to be 1963 Earls Court Motor Show display car and the first post-prototype made.

1963 BRISTOL TYPE 408 | eBay...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-17, 11:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,119
Posted By GeorgeG
1967 410 for sale on ebay.co.uk

£45,950.

1967 Bristol 410 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-Bristol-410-/262821414879?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368)
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,064
Posted By GeorgeG
401 Barn Find Bodyshell/Chassis on eBay

Bristol 401 Restoration Project Barn Find | eBay...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-10-16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,373
Posted By GeorgeG
Dismantled, incomplete 410 on ebay.co.uk

"Bristol 410, totally dismantled, incomplete, fire damaged, with V5C" just appeared on ebay UK.

Bristol 410, totally dismantled, incomplete, fire damaged, with V5C | eBay...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-06-16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,072
Posted By GeorgeG
Now for the carbs

Sorry, only just seen this request. I believe that the 318 used the Carter 3131S AFB carb.
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