Spoke with Toby Silverton, Bristol Cars

[Barrie]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

No offense, and apologies to all who might be offended.

It's a sure sign when someone says 'no offence' .............they're about to be so.

Despite my republican tendencies I was pleased to hear that Silverton is upbeat
in what must me troubling times for him.
Interesting to hear that TS seems to be setting up a servicing enterprise.
More info on this appreciated as I'm getting close to buying another Bristol
and it would be handy to know what the maintenance opportunities are.

[GREG]

When I phoned the service centre I was told that Toby Silverton had being appointed as Managing Director by the new owners.

I am also pleased that he has a place in the new set up and that he was able to meet our future King - the "professional" air sea rescue helicopter pilot.

[Kevin H]

Very positive news. Keeping the key people is a good indication that the new owners intend to keep Bristol Cars going. Hopefully those who lost their jobs might also be re-employed.

Let's keep this thread on topic please. Further off topic posts will be deleted.

[Janne]

Good news. This must mean that the future for getting our spares from Bristol cars is secured (for now..)

Thank God the ownership stayed in British hands....

Imagine if a Yank bought th company.....

BTW, did not Bristol dabble with electric cars once upon a time? That little funny looking (Italian ?) car that was under a tarp in the back of the workshop? The one the size and weight of an average US citizen?

Edit: Zagato Zele is the name

[Janne]

BTW, Kevin, why is not that first offending post removed?

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Janne

BTW, Kevin, why is not that first offending post removed?

I contemplated it Janne, but there are two reasons why I didn't;

1. because by the time I saw it there were several later posts which quoted or referred to the original off topic post, so I would have to delete those as well, and

2. because I would then feel compelled to delete other off topic posts, of which there are many on this site

[browning l]

Originally Posted by Janne

Good news. This must mean that the future for getting our spares from Bristol cars is secured (for now..)

Thank God the ownership stayed in British hands....

Imagine if a Yank bought th company.....

BTW, did not Bristol dabble with electric cars once upon a time? That little funny looking (Italian ?) car that was under a tarp in the back of the workshop? The one the size and weight of an average US citizen?

Edit: Zagato Zele is the name

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...g/Tobyscar.jpg

Bristol sold several of these. This is Toby with his "London town car," on Jermyn Street, with my spouse, following dinner with us.

[Janne]

The telephone box looks more spacious... And faster too!

I have never understood why Bristol sold those. Or, why Zagato made them.

[Philip]

Originally Posted by Janne

I have never understood why Bristol sold those. Or, why Zagato made them.

Zele and a matching Fighter, or Cygnet and matching DBS?

[browning l]

Originally Posted by Janne

The telephone box looks more spacious... And faster too!

I have never understood why Bristol sold those. Or, why Zagato made them.

Wouldn't you imagine Tony Crook saw them as an easy way to bring in some cash?

Toby loves driving the Orange Blossom Special around London...zips in and out of traffic, no London entry fee, and can park inside the phone box.

The phone box IS the fastest thing in London; it's fast to the pavement!