Bristol 400 Wanted

[Ronald G. Stephenson]

The 'original' engines were likely robbed and found new homes in the Arnolt-Bristol cars, as these were raced quite successfully, and probably destroyed a number of engines in the process. The AC-Bristols come to mind too. Well suited for the task. Again, a very competitive car, if you could keep the revs up. That car got the transplant too when Caroll Shelby took charge. Your attachment to the cars can be likened to a fascination of a particularly attractive woman, and trust me, I understand. Misplaced emotions. Rather common.
The thing to understand about the Astons and even the lowly E-Types is that people are attracted to the cars, and THEIR scarcity these days make them all the more valuable. You can buy three Bristols for the price of a nicely restored Aston or E-type. And they do have purity of line.