Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum https://www.bristolcars.info/forums Type 400 to 406 - restoration, repair, maintenance etc en Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:30:44 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum https://www.bristolcars.info/forums 403 (also 401) interior seats https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2472-403-also-401-interior-seats.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:07:23 GMT Just to let members know, I am selling a set of 403 seats on Ebay. These original seats were from Bristol a 403 built in 1954, so they have aged over the last 71 years. The rear bench is in better... Just to let members know, I am selling a set of 403 seats on Ebay. These original seats were from Bristol a 403 built in 1954, so they have aged over the last 71 years. The rear bench is in better condition as this seating area saw significantly less use than the front seats. The seats are covered in fawn-coloured original Connolly leather. The front driver and passenger seats are in need of repair. They are currently sitting in storage and I would welcome finding a new home for them. The listing and more photos can be found at:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336608922586

Feel free to contact me if you have any interest.

John
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]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars JohnATGreenwich https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2472-403-also-401-interior-seats.html Bristol Dx6a and DXH6a differences https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2467-bristol-dx6a-dxh6a-differences.html Fri, 08 May 2026 06:40:49 GMT Does anyone know the key differences between these two distributors. I know the DX6a is for a 400, but Bristol used the DXH6a on the later 100 series engines. It’s the advance curve similarities I’m... Does anyone know the key differences between these two distributors.
I know the DX6a is for a 400, but Bristol used the DXH6a on the later 100 series engines.
It’s the advance curve similarities I’m actually interested in as I’m working on a 100 d series engine that for some reason has the DX6A fitted.
Regards,
Graham ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars flyinghorse1 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2467-bristol-dx6a-dxh6a-differences.html Test Post - Pls Ignore https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2465-test-post-pls-ignore.html Fri, 08 May 2026 00:10:02 GMT Apologies for the meaningless email - I'm working to resolve the excessive delay on submitting a new discussion thread and I have to use a live forum with lots of subscribers. ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Kevin H https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2465-test-post-pls-ignore.html Preparing my 403 Engine Bay.....Help Required https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2464-preparing-my-403-engine-bay-help-required.html Fri, 01 May 2026 21:10:20 GMT Hi Whilst my engine is away been reassembled, I want to prepare the engine bay. What is the original colour of the engine panels, was it Matt, Gloss? What others areas should I attend to while the... Hi
Whilst my engine is away been reassembled, I want to prepare the engine bay. What is the original colour of the engine panels, was it Matt, Gloss?
What others areas should I attend to while the area is empty? I would be interested in detailed pictures if anyone has any from restoration projects. ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Colin from Hull https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2464-preparing-my-403-engine-bay-help-required.html 406 Headlamp Rim Removal https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2461-406-headlamp-rim-removal.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:21:15 GMT Hi All,
I need to remove the headlamp chrome rim on my 406 in order to replace the front sidelight bulb.
The Instruction Manual says "Remove the rim by pulling on the finger grip at the base of the rim when it will become entirely free"
I can rotate the rim, however, it is refusing to come off, even when attempting to remove it with a large padded screwdriver.
Maybe someone has been there before me...?
Does anyone have any suggestions please?
Peter ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars PeterJD https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2461-406-headlamp-rim-removal.html