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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-17, 11:30 AM

Replies: 36 Blenheim Production Numbers Views: 15,984 Posted By jimfoz Tony Crook and latterly Toby Silverton always... Tony Crook and latterly Toby Silverton always seem to maintain that two to three cars were completed every week and that they kept the number produced slightly below what was actually demanded. If we...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-17, 09:18 AM

Replies: 4 Convertible 603 Views: 2,690 Posted By jimfoz Convertible 603 I recall a few years back that Brabazon Motors were converting a 603 to a droptop. They seem to have gone out business since then and I wondered what happened to the 603? In photos it appeared to be...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 28-03-12, 01:43 PM

Replies: 9 Non-BOC Association Views: 3,138 Posted By jimfoz I haven't complained, but BOC might be concerned... I haven't complained, but BOC might be concerned about their situation in terms of data protection which may be why they sent this email.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 01-03-12, 01:11 PM

Replies: 9 Non-BOC Association Views: 3,138 Posted By jimfoz I received a copy of this which was puzzling. I... I received a copy of this which was puzzling. I suppose BOC are rightfully concerned as to how they got these details as I didn't surrender them.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 18-01-12, 12:14 PM

Replies: 5 Inside the factory..... Views: 5,091 Posted By jimfoz ....although if you read further on, Sam Frost... ....although if you read further on, Sam Frost has mentioned that production of the new FN designed 'Bristol' car is being moved to their factory in Surrey. The fact that a Fighter rear hatch mould...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-01-12, 03:11 PM

Replies: 5 Inside the factory..... Views: 5,091 Posted By jimfoz Inside the factory..... This may be of interest to many who have not had the opportunity to visit the factory. Report (Permission Visit) Bristol Cars - Bristol - Dec'11 - UK Urban Exploration Forums...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 30-11-11, 02:54 PM

Replies: 29 Syd Lovesey, 92, Jeff Marsh and 4 others Views: 12,573 Posted By jimfoz Hmmm...yes but this is the same Mr Silverton who... Hmmm...yes but this is the same Mr Silverton who claimed the company was trading successfully when it wasn't - although in his defence it would be rather unproductive to keep announcing doom and...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 29-11-11, 11:51 AM

Replies: 29 Syd Lovesey, 92, Jeff Marsh and 4 others Views: 12,573 Posted By jimfoz No dedicated web page yet but photos have been... No dedicated web page yet but photos have been taken for some kind of publicity..... Grant Robinson photography: Bespoke Bristol Cars...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 21-11-11, 06:34 PM

Replies: 29 Syd Lovesey, 92, Jeff Marsh and 4 others Views: 12,573 Posted By jimfoz It all seems very odd and the lack of info... It all seems very odd and the lack of info infuriates. Also why has Toby Silverton resigned suddenly? Perhaps he has devoted enough time to Bristol and wants to concentrate on his successful...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-11-11, 01:15 PM

Replies: 29 Syd Lovesey, 92, Jeff Marsh and 4 others Views: 12,573 Posted By jimfoz So really from reading this, after all the... So really from reading this, after all the initial bluster of the Bristol Car company being rescued from collapse, very little of the original company, its history etc. will actually remain (apart...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-09-11, 11:04 AM

Replies: 0 Exposed fan drum?? Views: 2,562 Posted By jimfoz Exposed fan drum?? Check out the picture of this Blenheim that is for sale at BCL http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/usedcars/2001-blenheim3s-silver-lrg3.jpg Behind the a/c unit is that a centrifugal fan drum? I am just...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 13-08-11, 04:43 PM

Replies: 26 EVO story on a new, electric, Bristol... Views: 9,965 Posted By jimfoz Thy are still ridiculously expensive. The 2... Thy are still ridiculously expensive. The 2 electric cars tested on Top Gear recently were Ford Focus segment cars costing well over £30,000 each! To add insult to injury, like mobile phones, the...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-08-11, 11:55 AM

Replies: 26 EVO story on a new, electric, Bristol... Views: 9,965 Posted By jimfoz No-one with 150-250k in Russia and China will buy... No-one with 150-250k in Russia and China will buy an electric Wankel car anyway. Part of the wealth status over there is being seen to drive a car with a V8 or V12 engine that bearly manages...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 21-07-11, 01:31 PM

Replies: 13 Update on Frazer Nash (Kamkorp) and Bristol... Views: 6,928 Posted By jimfoz Hybrids are a good compromise on this which FN... Hybrids are a good compromise on this which FN are alluding to. Fully electric cars are a backward step - they would do better to revisit gas turbine technology! I expect the combustion portion of...

Forum: Other Cars 01-06-11, 10:07 AM

Replies: 6 Another Bespoke Car! Views: 7,546 Posted By jimfoz It reminds me a bit of the Lea Francis that... It reminds me a bit of the Lea Francis that someone spent lots of money producing a few years ago in vain. The saloon actually looks quite elegant in a Morganesque kind of way. They probably have...

Forum: Other Cars 27-05-11, 06:47 PM

Replies: 5 Jensen Interceptor R Views: 7,234 Posted By jimfoz If I had the money I would buy one of each. The... If I had the money I would buy one of each. The Interceptor is such an iconic shape. The good thing about the new Jensen is that it has the power it should have had before. Previous incarnations like...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-05-11, 09:43 AM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 15,514 Posted By jimfoz TC used to get quite aggrieved if any slight... TC used to get quite aggrieved if any slight criticism was made about his cars whether it was a noisy ventilation fan (the journalist hadn't used the system correctly) or the fact that the 603 didn't...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 14-05-11, 08:43 AM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 15,514 Posted By jimfoz Tony Crook willingly gave Top Gear magazine cars... Tony Crook willingly gave Top Gear magazine cars to try on several occasions and they were given good appaisals. Clarkson either had no interest in testing them or wasn't allowed. I don't think a...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 13-05-11, 10:31 AM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 15,514 Posted By jimfoz My mistake entirely - it was a 928 not 911.... My mistake entirely - it was a 928 not 911. Although still quite eclectic.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 12-05-11, 02:01 PM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 15,514 Posted By jimfoz I think the last new car group test of a Bristol... I think the last new car group test of a Bristol was in 1979 in What Car? of all places. The rather eclectic group was: Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Aston Martin V8 Bristol 603 Porsche 911 Mercedes...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 11-05-11, 11:22 AM

Replies: 26 Spoke with Toby Silverton, Bristol Cars Views: 12,679 Posted By jimfoz If it is, why haven't they taken them off the web... If it is, why haven't they taken them off the web site? Probably they are in a bit of a quandry. The likely scenario is that if only a couple of people call to order a Blenheim or Fighter in the...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 26-04-11, 11:36 AM

Replies: 56 Tony Crook in Octane Magazine Views: 25,982 Posted By jimfoz Maybe Joe Lewis was also a bit aggrieved that he... Maybe Joe Lewis was also a bit aggrieved that he was throwing money at a new project (the Fighter) which could never possibly recoup its costs within a reasonable timeframe?

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 22-04-11, 07:27 AM

Replies: 13 Out Of Administration; New Owner - Frazer Nash Views: 5,125 Posted By jimfoz I have just remembered - Bristol used to be agent... I have just remembered - Bristol used to be agent for Zagato in the 70's selling their boxy Zele electric car so there is kind of an historic connection with electric power I suppose.....

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 21-04-11, 01:59 PM

Replies: 13 Out Of Administration; New Owner - Frazer Nash Views: 5,125 Posted By jimfoz Glad to see it survive although as someone else... Glad to see it survive although as someone else has already said, they cannot see what Frazer-Nash has to gain from aquiring Bristol. Are we now going to see hybrid Blenheim's or Fighters or small...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 01-04-11, 07:46 AM

Replies: 56 Tony Crook in Octane Magazine Views: 25,982 Posted By jimfoz I am warming to the Jaguar. I too didn't like it... I am warming to the Jaguar. I too didn't like it before. I saw an XJ go past last night and it actually LOOKED like a Jaguar - dark colours do really set it off and the interior is pretty good as...

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