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[403er]

Originally Posted by Stefan

]Nice - very nice. a late model Type 403 with the little sidelights and short gear lever. That means the c/r gearbox. Antiroll bar, and Maybe discs on the front too?
Most advanced car made in the UK for many years IMHO. Cd 0.32 in 1950 - not bad eh? Move over E Type (0.50). Note the huge one piece forged alloy bumper mouldings. Later Bristols inevitably became cheaper and less radical.
Alloy coachwork on a Superleggera frame, 50:50 weight balance, continuous cruising speed of 78-80 mph. And No,its very far from being a Flathead.
Check out our little website bristolownersht.co.uk for videos I took of the factory staff and other characters.
Id suggest you joined both clubs - BODA and BOC.
Stefan Cembrowicz
Chair, Bristol Owners Heritage Trust

Thanks Stefan...man, that does sound like they were ahead of the times...can't wait to look underneath & check out the frame & if I have discs.

You lost me on the "c/r gearbox"....close ratio??

I'll soon be checking out your organization also.

Peter