Here is a nice film about the late, great Brian May. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAGQMIAJUIE
Category: Cars
A 410 film from ITV West archives
ITV West have just posted a lovely little film from the archives of the new Bristol 410. Lots of shots of early 410s in the factory. There are adverts at the start!! Thanks to Sam Frost for finding this. https://www.itv.com/watch/news/from-the-archives-the-bristol-410-car-keeping-the-flicking-flame-of-tradition-alive/m1fhpgr Note: To see this film outside of the UK you might need a VPN or… Continue reading A 410 film from ITV West archives
A 409 in France
Here is a film in French with some French guys looking at and discussing a 409 and then driving it. Unfortunately with an ignominious end. If your French is not up to the mark and what you want to understand, you can turn on sub-titles. Otherwise just enjoy the very French discussion which goes on… Continue reading A 409 in France
List of surplus items from the BOHT archive (update 4).
Here is the latest list (V7, 01/12/25) of surplus items from the Bristol Owners’ Heritage Trust archive with some rare discoveries being offered for sale. If you are interested in any of these items, please contact Michael Crawford, mjcm4p@gmail.com BOHT Price List V7Download
Bristol Bucks (for the 404 & 405) Finally Unveiled
The original, unique 404/5 /Bullet buck now out of quarantine and assembled in Bristol Museum. The Bristol Owners Heritage Trust outbid some stiff competition to get this one, as it has the minor factory mods fitted to the wings to make another Bullet. Thanks to the generous individuals, and BODA , BOCA and BRONZ clubs… Continue reading Bristol Bucks (for the 404 & 405) Finally Unveiled
Droppings from the Heritage Trust
Why doesn't my Bristol have matching numbers? We have only been able to look through quite a small fraction of the enormous Bristol Cars Ltd and Car Division archives. All sorts of distracting treasures turn up which interfere with us getting on with our sacred task of archiving, indexing and curating. But I thought I'd share… Continue reading Droppings from the Heritage Trust
Spare Original Factory Publications
As the Trust’s volunteers sort, collate and catalogue the records that are now in storage at the BOHT workroom in the conservation hanger at Aerospace Bristol and at ,two storage units a short distance away on the other side of the A38, a fair quantity of surplus documents are being found, most of which are… Continue reading Spare Original Factory Publications
Update on the Archives of Bristol Cars Ltd.
After nearly 4 years the Bristol Owners Heritage Trust has finally, finally managed to purchase all the Archives of Bristol cars, starting with the Bristol Aeroplane Company’s Car Division records, correspondence, blueprints, and plans. And a lot of dust!The contents of the archive extend right through the firm's various iterations, with material from all levels,… Continue reading Update on the Archives of Bristol Cars Ltd.
Bristol Owners Club Annual Concours 2024
The usual suspects gathered on the first Sunday of September in a quiet backfield of the enormous, neo-brutalist Celtic Manor hotel, overlooking the verdant, golfer-riddled Welsh countryside. Ignoring deceptive signs to the Concourse, I steered instead for the Concours and parked my 400 in the back row, as the judges were not yet ready for my… Continue reading Bristol Owners Club Annual Concours 2024
A Gem from the Bristol Review from Spring 1955
Well, while I was supposed to be getting on with something else, my attention as usual wandered and I came across this page in the Bristol Review, vol 3, number 8. The Bristol Review was the Works Journal of the mighty Bristol Aeroplane Company in its heyday. It contained news, information and updates on various… Continue reading A Gem from the Bristol Review from Spring 1955
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