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More Treasures from The Archives

Richard S

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

Cars, History, Photos, Treasures

Treasures from the Archives

Richard S

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

Cars, General, History, Technical, Treasures

BOHT – revised list of surplus items from archive.

Richard S

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.

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Bristol Bucks (for the 404 & 405) Finally Unveiled

Richard S

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