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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,474
Posted By Metalman
Jo I've seen these as internal courtesy light in...

Jo

I've seen these as internal courtesy light in a 404
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 27-09-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,100
Posted By Metalman
Showroom to reopen

Good news if the latest post on the Company website is correct :

"Set to reopen at the end of the month, the iconic Kensington showroom has undergone extensive refurbishment, taking inspiration from...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By Metalman
Interesting John My 400 has non locking handles...

Interesting John

My 400 has non locking handles on the bonnet which I had assumed was a result of recent restoration works.

Have you had any off forum confirmations please. If not I will try to dig...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 28-12-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,327
Posted By Metalman
Promising start to the Year ?

Noted on the BCL website

Kensington Showroom Refurbishment Begins
The Kensington showroom closes temporarily for refurbishment from the 21st December 2016.

368-370 Kensington High Street is an...
Forum: Other topics of interest 26-11-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,246
Posted By Metalman
Welcome James

I trust you will enjoy the ride ! Hydraulics aside I think you will find that the joys of Bristol ownership are varied and indeed subtle. After over 20 years of driving Bristol engined cars I still...
Forum: Other topics of interest 09-09-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,881
Posted By Metalman
Goodwood Revival 11-13 September

Getting excited now about attending the Goodwood Revival this coming weekend

Will be parking UML 333 a China Blue Bristol 400 in the pre 1966 area early Sat. am.

Any one else planning to be there I...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-08-15, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,346
Posted By Metalman
Well done

What a transformation ! Good to see another Bristol engined car back on the street.
How did the restoration of the engine go ? Good luck at Pebble Beach and thanks for posting.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 21-05-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,357
Posted By Metalman
Stanford Uni Digital Resource Bristol Engined Cars

Just wanted to share this link to an excellent stock of b/w photos including many Bristols and Bristol Engined Cars

See if you can find the one where Stirling Moss is seen presenting a trophy to Mr...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 14-02-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By Metalman
even Top Gear

As I have posted elsewhere, good to see that even Top Gear have kind words to say regarding Tony Crooks achievements and character

In memory of Tony Crook: 1920-2014 - BBC Top Gear...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 04-02-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By Metalman
A life so lived

I count myself fortunate to have bought a car from Tony Crook in person from his showroom in 1993. In the 20 years that followed the 411S4 that he sold me put on over 100,000 miles . He never forgot...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-12-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,840
Posted By Metalman
Raerer than hen's headlights

Not sure how many of you may have caught up with the double page piece in 01.12.13 Sunday Times Driving section ?

Nice pic of a Bristol Fighter in bristol red . Dominic Tobin's article lists the...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 13-11-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,604
Posted By Metalman
Royal Flush

What an incredible find !

Just needed a 404 and a Zagota to complete my lottery winners Bristols Royal Flush !!

Thanks for the posting.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-10-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,823
Posted By Metalman
Intermittent Wipe

Hi

My 411 has only ever been serviced by Bristol and (until a recent re-fit ) I too had to switch off the wiper blades at precisely the moment they hit the rest position - a great game to pass away...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 06-05-11, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,274
Posted By Metalman
Filton

Last month, shortly after the Kamkorp announcement I emailed Bristol Cars Services and asked about progress to MBW 421N which is having work done at the Bristol factory. I was told that that Brian...
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