409-371 History

[pasini s]

Hello everybody,

this is my first message on this Forum and I would like to send my best greetings to all the Bristol enthusiasts everywhere.

I have read Geoff's message about the history of '409-371' and I am wondering if it would be possible to learn something more abot the early history of my own 409, ch.#7355, engine B318 06 27A, delivered to Anthony Crook in date 4 January 1967. It is in a remarkably original condition (it still has the original engine, gearbox, keys etc) and the only non-original part is the colour, that the previous owner changed from the original 'M.607' silver (actually I don't know if it was a dark or light silver...) to a Rolls-Royce Regal Red. I have been told that it allegedly was the first 409fitted with power steering but other details would be very interesting.

Thank you very much for your help and support,

Stefano Pasini