Bristol: The Inside Story
In my opinion and given the prices owners and enthusiasts pay for the
less than satisfactory offerings currently available, Haynes was not
the best choice because it will undervalue the book and the car.
Far better to approach Palawan (I think that is the name) and produce
a limited edition leather bound job with top quality photos and as
much carefully checked detail as possible.
Prices of early cars are rising steeply at the moment, as collectors
hoover up early post war sporting cars for the more prestigious events
and BCL are rebuilding V8s to customers requirements for substantial
amounts.
After years of neglect and an odd image, Bristol is finding its place
in History and a posh book would, as it has for other key marques and
models, have been the ticket. As it is I suspect the Haynes will
struggle to sell more than 500-1000 copies, so better to let Palawan
do as many for three or four times the price.
Haynes have published several poorly researched "coffee table" books
over the years and it has tarnished their image IMO.
Ashley
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