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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-12-08, 12:23 PM

Replies: 17 411 Windscreen rubber Views: 8,418 Posted By jimfoz Does anyone remember this edition of salvage... Does anyone remember this edition of salvage squad when they restored a 407? This was 5 or more years ago and they accidentally cracked the windscreen of the car when restoring it and had to pay 400...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-11-08, 02:28 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol's Chrysler Engines Views: 25,942 Posted By jimfoz I don't think it did. I say it was a 440, but it... I don't think it did. I say it was a 440, but it was described as a 7.2 which is probably the same thing? Not sure if it was merely an overbored 5.2. I notice Bristol offer an enlarged 7.2 upgrade...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-11-08, 04:28 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol's Chrysler Engines Views: 25,942 Posted By jimfoz I remember seeing a 410 being auctioned at... I remember seeing a 410 being auctioned at Sothebys in the late 80's or early 90's with a 440. It was well maintained and well used and had a estimate of £10,000. It was also on a set of minilites....

Forum: Other Cars 06-11-08, 05:40 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz Apologies. For a moment I thought we were on a... Apologies. For a moment I thought we were on a Bristol Cars discussion forum.

Forum: Other Cars 06-11-08, 03:08 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz Wow - this thread just gets better. So out of the... Wow - this thread just gets better. So out of the 3 people that have supposedly died in Bristols, one was actually murdered?

Forum: Other Cars 04-11-08, 04:43 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz [QUOTE=TLF799R;498]What is it with you boys - you... [QUOTE=TLF799R;498]What is it with you boys - you claim to love the cars then all you do is run them down. If so much is wrong with them why have one??? Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the...

Forum: Other Cars 04-11-08, 10:38 AM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz In reference to this it is interesting to note... In reference to this it is interesting to note that although Bristols historically have always been an aquired choice they were at least a competitive choice in the 50's and 60's and compared well to...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 03-11-08, 06:24 PM

Replies: 1 603 in Classic and Sportscar Views: 3,599 Posted By jimfoz 603 in Classic and Sportscar Just received the latest C&S which has what looks like a good feature on the White family and also Lady White's 1981 603

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 03-11-08, 11:24 AM

Replies: 4 Power quarterlight windows Views: 3,972 Posted By jimfoz I suppose it boils down to the Bristol notion... I suppose it boils down to the Bristol notion that manual operation is failsafe and therefore it is unnecessary to offer electric operation. Maybe this sounds a bit of a cop out? They used to have...

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 12:24 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz Any of the LWB S-classes had very good rear... Any of the LWB S-classes had very good rear legroom and they are still 'cheap as chips' for a relatively good one unless you go for the 6.9 or 6.3 variants

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 12:24 PM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 18,811 Posted By jimfoz Any of the LWB S-classes had very good rear... Any of the LWB S-classes had very good rear legroom and they are still 'cheap as chips' for a relatively good one unless you go for the 6.9 or 6.3 variants

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 10:55 AM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz Actually even better for rarity would be the... Actually even better for rarity would be the 450SLC 5.0 - I think they only made a few hundred before it became the more obviously named 500SLC.

Forum: Other Cars 31-10-08, 10:55 AM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 18,811 Posted By jimfoz Actually even better for rarity would be the... Actually even better for rarity would be the 450SLC 5.0 - I think they only made a few hundred before it became the more obviously named 500SLC.

Forum: Other Cars 30-10-08, 05:26 PM

Replies: 35 Any suggestions for alternatives to a Bristol? Views: 18,811 Posted By jimfoz Out of the 4 the 450SLC would attract me most.... Out of the 4 the 450SLC would attract me most. Even really good ones rarely go past £15k. What about the Jensen Interceptor though???? I wouldnt go for the FF for complexities sake but a late S3 is...

Forum: Other Cars 30-10-08, 05:26 PM

Replies: 79 Bristol alternatives. Views: 46,429 Posted By jimfoz Out of the 4 the 450SLC would attract me most.... Out of the 4 the 450SLC would attract me most. Even really good ones rarely go past £15k. What about the Jensen Interceptor though???? I wouldnt go for the FF for complexities sake but a late S3 is...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 29-10-08, 12:43 PM

Replies: 55 Brabazon Views: 35,122 Posted By jimfoz Actually didn't the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2... Actually didn't the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 door coupe and its other variants, such as the James Young 2 door bodywork have elec opening rear quarterlights as opposed to windows that dropped down...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-10-08, 04:59 PM

Replies: 15 Looks Familiar??? Views: 6,624 Posted By jimfoz The sierra was also available as a convertible... The sierra was also available as a convertible which may have even more familiarity with the 412?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-08, 10:35 AM

Replies: 6 Simon Drapers Blenheim Views: 6,408 Posted By jimfoz I think the series 5 411 'toaster element' front... I think the series 5 411 'toaster element' front was the most attractive and elegant face.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-08, 11:11 AM

Replies: 6 Simon Drapers Blenheim Views: 6,408 Posted By jimfoz I would say the interior is an improvement... I would say the interior is an improvement especially with the deletion of the underdash air con unit chipcutter grilles which always looked like an add-on and rather awkward. The arrangement on the...

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