The Type170 Bristol Freighter was a post-war work horse. Designed at the end of the war but produced in the Brabazon era, it was built in two configurations , firstly with a passenger carrying capacity of 32 , (exceeded in very special circumstances) and secondly with its bluff nose hinged to open like a clamshell,… Continue reading The Bristol Type 170 Freighter – and some Bristol cars
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US Star of stage and screen Yolande Donlan visits Filton in 1952 in her Type 401.
Yolande was an American - British actress, voted the most promising female newcomer to the stage in 1950. The arrival of this celebrity at Filton in her Type 401 was worthy of attention from Ted Ashman the Works photographer, for the in-house Bristol Review. This picture also reflects the Bristol car’s potential female market –… Continue reading US Star of stage and screen Yolande Donlan visits Filton in 1952 in her Type 401.
What is the Origin of the Bristol “Scroll”?
The Bristol Scroll… (off a Bristol bus!) We were sent a query - what is the origin of the Bristol "Scroll" that emblazons our beloved cars (and local buses too)?This wasn’t easy to track down, but we consulted our President…. Here is Sir George's advice: What your correspondent needs is a copy of Martin S.… Continue reading What is the Origin of the Bristol “Scroll”?
BAC Apprentice Scheme
The Bristol Owners Heritage trust has recently received a fascinating piece of 1950s ephemera from the family of Peter Riley who started his apprenticeship with Bristol in December 1950. His nephew Michael sent this, kindly forwarded by Dennis Leigh. Michael has fond memories of riding in the back of the untrimmed experimental type 404 “Bomb”, going… Continue reading BAC Apprentice Scheme
Historic Motoring Publication of the Year Award 2019
We are delighted to say that the Bristol Owners’ Heritage Trust's little effort was chosen as the Historic Motoring Award Publication of the Year at a charming little event at the Rosewood Hotel in High Holborn recently. To quote the blurb: " For this award, the judges are looking for a truly outstanding book, published… Continue reading Historic Motoring Publication of the Year Award 2019
Bristol engine test cards.
We were delighted to be given some 500 1950s works engine testbed cards from the estate of Tony Crook. Thank you to Carole Crook and Anne Marie Cadars for all their help to the Heritage Trust. Most are of sports or racing engines, some of which achieved fame or notoriety on the track. These include Cooper and… Continue reading Bristol engine test cards.
F/Lt Crook pays a visit!
The marshalling yards in Hamm following a visit by F/Lt Crook on 8 July 1944.The back of the image is also signed by him and the crew of the aircraft The mashalling yards in Hamm on 8 July 1944. Photo signed on back by F/LT Crook.
104 Miles in One Hour!
Telegram from Tony Crook to BAC informing them of his achievement
A Snippet from Godfrey Oxley-Sidey’s Archives.
I came across this carefully handwritten document while trying to catalogue Godfrey Oxley-Sidey's archives. It was alongside some drafts of the instruction manuals for 2 Litre cars so may have been intended for inclusion in one of the instruction manuals. Personally I now use Michelin XCA, (a rather heavier type of X tyre which was… Continue reading A Snippet from Godfrey Oxley-Sidey’s Archives.
Article in Car & Classic, 3 June 2019.
What Could Have Been – Bristol Cars
Bristol Owners Heritage Trust 