The BOHT is trawling through our monstrous haystack of Archives. These were in Dennis Seviers papers. There is a, ahem, range of opinions on what exactly Bristol did to the Chrysler engines, ranging from nothing much (Sid Lovesy) to major performance mods. The records we are unearthing will tell us more , but Bristols certainly… Continue reading More Treasures from The Archives
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Treasures from the Archives
The skills of Italian coachbuilder graphics are well expressed in these pencil drawings from Carrozzeria Touring Milano. Note the elegant curves of the bodywork. I'll leave the rest of you to continue the analogy? The Balilla (1934) by Marcello Dudovich: 'the most famous bottom in Italian adverising history'. And here's another example of Italian bodywork… Continue reading Treasures from the Archives
BOHT – revised list of surplus items from archive.
Here is the latest list (V9, 22/7/2026) of surplus items from the Bristol Owners’ Heritage Trust archive. Copies of Advice of Despatch notes for Types 403, 404, 405 (saloon & dhc), 406, 407, 408 and 409 are now available at the reduced price of £35.00 plus postage. If you are interested in any of these… Continue reading BOHT – revised list of surplus items from archive.
Pictures from BOHT Lecture Day on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at Filton.
STOP PRESS! Extra tickets for Bristol Owners Heritage Trust talks at Aerospace Bristol Sat 28
Dear Fellow Aficionados, Due to late demand, we have reopened the ticket line for this, our remarkable (nearly) annual lecture day on Saturday 28 March. Final deadline is Tuesday afternoon. Here's the draft programme: Before 10 am sharp Bristol cars arrive for echelon display inside Aerospace Bristol, Filton, BS34 5BZ. There will be talks from… Continue reading STOP PRESS! Extra tickets for Bristol Owners Heritage Trust talks at Aerospace Bristol Sat 28
Bristol Owners Heritage Trust Dinner and Lecture Day. 27-28th March 2026
The Bristol Owners Heritage Trust is having another of its occasional, brilliant lecture meetings, this time at Aerospace Bristol (BS34 5BZ) on Saturday, the 28th of March 2026.For those travelling from afar, on Friday the 27th, the night before, we will be having drinks and dinner (7 for 7:30pm) at nearby Berwick Lodge, (BS10 7TD)… Continue reading Bristol Owners Heritage Trust Dinner and Lecture Day. 27-28th March 2026
Brian May – Bristol Car Collector
Here is a nice film about the late, great Brian May. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAGQMIAJUIE
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
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