Sold for £50,625
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: RPK 185M
Chassis No: 7691359
MOT: Exempt
Responsible since its 1946 inception for a succession of highly capable and individualistic grand tourers, Bristol has always remained aloof from the constraints of contemporary automotive fashion. Introduced in 1969, the 411 proved to be no exception. Far more exclusive than its Rolls-Royce or Aston Martin peers, the newcomer was hailed by renowned motoring journalist John Bolster as `the fastest true four-seater touring car' in the world. Something akin to a (Detroit) iron fist in a velvet glove, the Bristol's typically restrained two-door saloon bodywork belied its considerable performance potential. Powered by a proprietary Chrysler 6277cc (later 6566cc) OHV V8 engine allied to Torqueflite automatic transmission, the aerodynamically honed 'gentleman's express' could reputedly accelerate from 0-60mph in under eight seconds and onto 140mph. Tempered by independent coil-and-wishbone front and torsion-bar rear suspension, the Bristol was easily reined in by powerful all-round disc brakes. Total production across the five series of 411 is thought to have been 287 cars.
Vendor Condition Ratings:
Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: 'Very Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.
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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 25th May from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 9am
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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