Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol?

[Kevin H]

I have no idea what they cost, but I'll also offer the Glas V8 (2.6 or 3 litre). Otherwise known as the "Glaserati".

[Markus Berzborn]

Kevin, I can tell you that in Germany a good one costs more than 35,000 Euros.
But as you probably know, Glas went out of business decades ago (bought by BMW), so with no existing company backing the vehicle you really depend on marque clubs and so on if you want to drive such a car on a regular basis.

Regards,
Markus

[potential]

Originally Posted by Kevin Howard

I'll also offer the Glas V8

Lovely car - BMW took them over I think, not sure they ever made RHD though.

On the subject of German rareties - perhaps a Bitter CD (again, if I could find one)

[Markus Berzborn]

Originally Posted by potential

On the subject of German rareties - perhaps a Bitter CD (again, if I could find one)

This car is still quite affordable.

It has nice looks and solid GM mechanics, but it is really only a two-seater and it looks faster and sportier than it actually is.

I like the dashboard of the car, which is very similar to the Opel Diplomat of the period. This was a big car with the same American 5.4 litre V8 as the Bitter, intended to compete with the Mercedes S-Class. Although nowadays the model portfolio of Vauxhall and Opel is practically the same, the Diplomat had no equivalent in the Vauxhall range of the time, as far as I'm informed. Actually, the Diplomat was a rather good car (I remember it from my childhood and youth) but it did not sell because of the marque image. People who could spend that much money mostly preferred Mercedes-Benz or BMW back then.

The Bitter CD (CD stands for "Coupé Diplomat" actually) often had plush velours seats inside. Its appeal is really very much "seventies" from today's point of view.

Regards,
Markus