Blenheim 'Lusso'

[SJH]

I've seen the pictures and the car looks absolutely stunning.

I'd say it recalls the AM DB4 Zagato (?)...

Any information about the car/concept?

Loving the Mk 4 Blenheim by the way... the way to go!

[Markus Berzborn]

Are there any further information on this car available?

Regards,
Markus

[californiabristol]

Thanks for the positive comments on the "Lusso. I have posted some more
images in the Blenheim "Lusso" album which hopefully won't change your
initial impression. These images are also on the BOC Yahoo forum site.

The concept is based on the v-8 layout but with a lower, faster roof
line
changing it into a 2+2 rather than a true 4 seater. My intention was to
create a Pininfarina style special in a similar spirit to the 407 Zagato
special of 1962. It is very derivative of 60's Italian GTs with some
Bristol details like the "barbeque" grill from the 411S3, the grill
faring from the 406, and the chrome accents on the fender compartment
and rear vent.

There are a few changes I would like to make, and it would be fun to
actually make the car, but for now, it is just digital.

Thanks again,

Greg

[lansdownplace]

Hi Greg, What software did you use to build the digital design?

Regards

Paul

[Markus Berzborn]

Dear Greg,

Your design is really very good. And it's realistic, it would fit the marque.
Do you have some professional design background or are you just talented?

Regards,
Markus

[406Special]

I do like this design, although it is rather modern, with integrated front and rear bumpers, it could be based on a 406, or 407. Either could get a close fit to this design, although the roofline is very different.

If the 406 rear end was sculptured in a similar fashion reducing the smallish fins into a rounded section and if the front was more sloped as in the Lusso and finished off at both ends with what I am having done to my 406, slim V-shaped polished alloy bars, I believe it could look very smart. I am having a modification done to inset the front blinkers using a vent like section with a copy small V-shaped bar in middle of vent section and DB4 like parking and turn lights set in the outer edges. The air intake (small) will be piped to either an oil cooler or directly to disc brakes. The main issue is to try and give the car a leaner, slimmer side section in profile and I am guessing painting the sill below door bottom black might do that trick. The roof is quite high and the Lusso has a lower roofline.

Pity Bristol hasn't a design like this for the Blenheim. I am sure this is inline with Giacomo's idea of a re-skin. Perhaps you could seel the design to BCL!

Clyde