Anglophile seeking Bristol Project

[Ronald G. Stephenson]

Claude: Thank you so much for the extensive reply. All of this is helpful, and I am a fairly good car hunter already. The trouble with Bristols is that so few exist, let alone find one for sale. You are right in that they do come up for sale, even on Ebay of all places. I bought one of my Astons, the DB6, behind a farmer's corn crib up in Indiana. He had it shipped from Great Brittan and over to the Great Lakes where he picked it up and drove it home. When I got it, I noticed the choke cables to the triple SU's were missing, and the farmer complained that the car would not start in cold weather and just parked it! It sat outside, and his tractors and wagons got the under-roof space. I am embarrassed to admit that he demanded $3,000 in cash for the car, and I felt immediately obligated to give him what he asked. Now, is that good hunting, or what?

[richardgray]

I have a lovely 411 that i have owned since 1996. I shipped it to California when i moved here in 2004 and have gradually worked through a series of renovations. The leather interior and carpets have been re-done and a whole variety of work has been done on working parts over the years.Most recently major work to the suspension. Americans know this engine well of course. Prior to me it was in the hands of the owner of the Rolls Royce/Aston Martin franchise in Scotland who carried out a beautiful paint job to a very high standard (Ford Green). Its been a working car but garaged and seen barely a spot of rain since coming to California! Mileage is 145k. Its time for me to part company with something that i truly love. I'm not a concourse guy or knowledgeable about engines but feel free to contact me through here or email me at rg@clarus.com