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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 07-09-09, 11:53 AM

Replies: 6 Bristol 405 stars in "An Education" Views: 4,958 Posted By potential Bristol 405 stars in "An Education" There was a trailer on the BBC morning news for this film, I didn't catch the details but a 405 saloon was featured prominently. trailer on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYkLgaQ27L8)

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 23-07-09, 11:42 AM

Replies: 9 Bristol Cars featured on BBC2 Views: 2,289 Posted By potential I think that's called piracy but having lived in Bristol, I'm not surprised - they all do talk loike pyrates :p

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-07-09, 07:02 AM

Replies: 7 Black 412 driving through Winchester Views: 3,338 Posted By potential Black 412 driving through Winchester Just to say hello to whoever drove through the Square in Winchester last night in the black 412/Beaufighter. :-)

Forum: Other Cars 18-06-09, 07:51 AM

Replies: 4 GM to sell Saab to Koenigsegg Views: 2,943 Posted By potential My daily driver is a SAAB, I'm generally pleased... My daily driver is a SAAB, I'm generally pleased - they may need a wider badge though

Forum: Other Cars 04-02-09, 12:18 PM

Replies: 9 Barn find - Bradford by Jowett Views: 12,827 Posted By potential Jowett Ute Have a look on Wikipedia, they've some nice pictures and a bit of history. I know too that a lot of cars supplied CKD to Australia got 'Ute' bodies, even if they didn't have them in the home market....

Forum: Other Cars 16-01-09, 07:05 PM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential My current car has already tried that. My current car has already tried that.

Forum: Automobilia - other 12-01-09, 09:13 PM

Replies: 9 Bristol Watch??? Views: 10,284 Posted By potential it certainly looks like a promotional watch, with... it certainly looks like a promotional watch, with the badge displayed - see my post about Certina "Bristol" watches (http://www.bristolcars.info/forums/showthread.php?t=162) too.

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 09-01-09, 08:38 PM

Replies: 0 Certina watches, any connection? Views: 9,500 Posted By potential Certina watches, any connection? While browsing through Ebay.ch I chanced on a Certina Bristol 230 watch and a little googling found other numbered Certina Bristol models made through the 50's and 60's. Here's a pic of one (see...

Forum: Other Cars 09-11-08, 11:41 AM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential Thank you - just the thread went off topic so... Thank you - just the thread went off topic so quickly and I'd really appreciate some opinions from people who know Bristols well.

Forum: Other Cars 09-11-08, 11:39 AM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential Lovely car - BMW took them over I think, not sure... Lovely car - BMW took them over I think, not sure they ever made RHD though. On the subject of German rareties - perhaps a Bitter CD (again, if I could find one)

Forum: Other Cars 07-11-08, 01:13 PM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Admin note: I noticed Ken re-started this thread so I have copied across the relevant posts from the original thread which is now closed. Kevin. -------------------------- Hi there I had...

Forum: Other Cars 07-11-08, 10:26 AM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential Engines I think this subject is worthy of a thread of its own. I don't have the experience you do with the cars but my understanding from what I'd read was that the engines were stripped down and...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-11-08, 10:26 AM

Replies: 18 Bristol's Chrysler Engines Views: 21,067 Posted By potential Engines I think this subject is worthy of a thread of its own. I don't have the experience you do with the cars but my understanding from what I'd read was that the engines were stripped down and...

Forum: Other Cars 04-11-08, 06:09 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential The precise mechanism for opening the rear... The precise mechanism for opening the rear windows is quite low on my list of priorities when choosing a car and probably below colour. Please feel free to suggest cars with any form of window...

Forum: Other Cars 03-11-08, 04:21 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential Isn't there a separate thread discussing the rear... Isn't there a separate thread discussing the rear windows? Personally I'd prefer hydraulic operation, or perhaps pneumatic...

Forum: Other Cars 03-11-08, 12:38 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential I can't think of anything from Alfa that's a... I can't think of anything from Alfa that's a direct competitor, the Montreal appeals but I'd have to be completely mad to buy one :) I do love the external shape of the Gamma Coupé but I'm not...

Forum: Other Cars 03-11-08, 12:38 PM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential I can't think of anything from Alfa that's a... I can't think of anything from Alfa that's a direct competitor, the Montreal appeals but I'd have to be completely mad to buy one :) I do love the external shape of the Gamma Coupé but I'm not...

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 11:55 AM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 11,700 Posted By potential I agree with your sentiment and I certainly... I agree with your sentiment and I certainly wouldn't stint on maintenance or go for a poor car to save money. The cost of improving one exceeds the cost of buying a good one, with few exceptions. I...

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 11:55 AM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential I agree with your sentiment and I certainly... I agree with your sentiment and I certainly wouldn't stint on maintenance or go for a poor car to save money. The cost of improving one exceeds the cost of buying a good one, with few exceptions. I...

Forum: Other Cars 30-10-08, 03:40 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 30,585 Posted By potential Bristol alternatives. I don't own a Bristol but I've been tempted by them for a long time. I think I have the will power to wait until I find one in the condition I would want, rather than buy one requiring improvement. ...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 25-10-08, 09:18 PM

Replies: 55 Brabazon Views: 24,009 Posted By potential but...ugly! I think you may like to read some tutorials on use of your design software as your design looks like a game car from the last decade, but an especially ugly one. Even the example car is better...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-08, 02:42 PM

Replies: 6 Simon Drapers Blenheim Views: 4,471 Posted By potential I've often thought a 603 would look better with... I've often thought a 603 would look better with an early 411 front - with separate headlights on the wings and driving lights in the central grille.

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