Each month the BOHT is going to release at least one article based on research of records found in the archive it acquired from the liquidators of Bristol Cars. The first of these is attached. It is about information in a ledger created and used by the Car Division trim shop in the early Fifties.… Continue reading From the Archives
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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
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
List of surplus items from the BOHT archive (update 2).
Here is the latest list (V5, 29/7/25) 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 V5Download
Handwritten Seals Catalogue
Here is the complete seals catalogue. Download
Handwritten Lucas Parts Catalogue
Here is the complete handwritten Lucas parts catalogue. Download
Gleanings from the Heritage Trust Archive recovery project
From the handwritten Lucas parts catalogue. A taste of things to come. Lucas1
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
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