BRISTOL 401
Lowest Price: £2,968 • Median Price: £18,745 • Highest Price: £46,125 • Sell-Through Rate: 68%
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£2,968
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£18,745
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£46,125
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
23
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
68%
ALL TIME
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Bonhams
£20,700
6th Sep 2025
Offered from an important overseas collection 1950 Bristol 401 Sports ...
Bonhams
£31,451
25th Jan 2024
From the Maine Classic Car Museum Collection' 1953 Bristol 401 Sports ...
Brightwells
£2,968
12th Apr 2023
1952 Bristol 401
Iconic Auctioneers
£15,187
7th Dec 2024
1951 Bristol 401
Bonhams
£16,790
1st Sep 2023
c.1950 Bristol 401 Sports Saloon Project
Brightwells
Not Sold
12th Apr 2023
1949 Bristol 401 Superlegerra bodied by Touring of Milan
H&H Auctioneers
£38,250
9th Oct 2024
1953 Bristol 401 Previously in the ownership of Derek Cunningham, a fl...
Brightwells
£8,960
12th Apr 2023
1952 Bristol 401 bodied by Creed
Brightwells
Not Sold
12th Apr 2023
1951 Bristol 401 bodied by Beutler
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
19th Jun 2024
1952 Bristol 401
Brightwells
£4,088
12th Apr 2023
1951 Bristol 401
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
22nd Jun 2022
1952 Bristol 401 1 of just 618 examples made
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The Bristol 401, produced from 1948 to 1953, marked Bristol Cars' entry into luxury automobile manufacturing. It used BMW designs acquired after World War II.
A little-known fact: the 401's streamlined body was wind tunnel-tested, contributing to its advanced aerodynamics for the time.
Its successor was the Bristol 403.
How much is a Bristol 401 worth?
In average condition, a Bristol 401 is worth £18,745.
What is the most expensive Bristol 401 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Bristol 401 to sell in history was sold for £56,988.
What is the cheapest Bristol 401 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Bristol 401 to sell in history was sold for £2,968.
When was the Bristol 401 produced?
The Bristol 401 was produced between 1947 and 1953.