412 virtues

[TBC]

The 412 and Beaufighter are undoubtedly the most distinctive models Bristol ever made. The Beaufort however, to me at least, is the prettier. It's a shame they only made one.

I remember well the stories in the press in the 70's telling us that the convertible was dead due to new US legislation that would outlaw any car without a roof or roll over bar. How times have changed!

As to a 'new' version of the 412, yes with the right layout it could sell in modest numbers, for Bristol, be it a 2 seater, 2+2 or full four seater. Would it have the same layout as the 412, meaning having an integral roll bar, of that i'm not so sure.

Keith