A Private Car - An Account of the Bristol

[Kevin H]

Thought it might be useful if some people could get a better idea of what books are available which relate to Bristols. This one is A Private Car published by Palawan Press.

The Standard Edition was limited to 900 numbered copies, bound in buckram as a 2-volume set and presented in a cloth slipcase.

I have attached a few images below. Please add comments or reviews.

[406Special]

I bought mine when it was published. Even drove to West London to pick up
from Palawan direct. 2 very smart late model Bristols parked outside -
owner's cars.

[SJH]

I was the lucky recipient of the book at Christmas... and it really is a fabulous publication with tremendous text and some wonderful photographs.

Highly recommended and although expensive... very exclusive and as such will without question retain its value.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by SJH

I was the lucky recipient of the book at Christmas... and it really is a fabulous publication with tremendous text and some wonderful photographs.

You're on a slippery slope now, that's how my addiction to Bristol started, with that book, as a Christmas present.

Like you I was also an Aston owner. I've had four in all and had three when I bought my Bristol 411S5. I now have no Astons but still have the Bristol. I must admit I shed the occasional tear when I think what my DB4 S5 Vantage would be worth now ...

Originally Posted by SJH

Highly recommended and although expensive... very exclusive and as such will without question retain its value.

Not as expensive as the Palawan Aston books!

[SJH]

Hi Kevin,

All Aston's appear to be fetching Top$ right now... but your DB4 Vantage would be up there with the best...

Even the nicer so-called 'lowly' DBS cars are pulling in £50K upwards at the moment... I don't suppose that any cars will reach the heady days of 89'/90' given the draconian tax regulations over in in the UK... but I guess it's a good time to 'chip in' your motoring investments if you are that way inclined!

The 'slippery slope' has been awaiting me for a number of years now... my wife however has a general aversion to Bristol cars, and I don't get the requisite support/enthusiasm that I want from her

I might attend the Quenby Hall concours to take a look at the cars with her in tow!

Last time I visited at B.O.C concours was at Blenheim I recall (?) a few years back... great day.

Steve

[Nick Challacombe]

It is indeed a work of art, a bit big for a bedtime read but a staggering
piece of publishing.
A friend of mine with a Gullwing has just bought the equivalent from
Palawin.

I love it, you can always find something to read again.

No wonder the owner of Palawin Simon Draper has the largest collection of
Bristol's I know of, including allegedly a 450 ex Le Mans car, I do not know
which of the three bodies it has though.

Nick

[Sam410]

Simon's 450 has the open body, from the 1955 Le Mans. It was a Goodwood Revival last year I think, and there are photos of it on the BOC site.

[Kevin H]

I have moved Serena's post about selling one of these books, along with the subsequent replies, to this new thread "A Private Car" book for sale