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£18,431 (Est: £25,764 - £34,352)
1956 Bristol 405
France • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 153
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bristol 405 is a rare, RHD saloon that has undergone extensive restoration work totaling over €90,000, including a full repaint. It boasts low mileage and excellent mechanical and aesthetic condition, making it a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'excellent condition' with a 'major aesthetic makeover' including a full repaint and partial interior restoration. It has benefited from over €90,000 in work and has low mileage for its age. The original leather upholstery has been retained, which is a positive sign of preservation. The description indicates it was kept in working order and presented in excellent condition by specialists.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
405/4174
Odometer:
82,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1956 Bristol 405No reserveFrench titleChassis No.
405/4174- Over €90,000 worth of work
- Rare model, in excellent condition
- High-performance and elegant saloon
- No reserve
This RHD Bristol 405 was first registered in March 1956; little is known about the car’s history until 2004, when Brian May (a great enthusiast of the make) acquired it.
As the car was part of a major collection, it seems the car was barely used at that time.
Indeed, there is a MOT record from June 2007 at 76,271 miles and another from April 2010 at 76,316 miles.
The current owner acquired the car in October 2010.
As a family man seeking a highly elegant saloon, he chose a model that is rarely seen on our roads.
Over the past sixteen years, the car was kept in working order and presented in excellent condition by various specialists, primarily the Tisserand workshop.
In 2019, the latter carried out a full repaint and a partial restoration of the interior.
In total, we estimate that over €90,000 was spent ...
Points of note
£253
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,640
Median Price (Since 2020)
£152,445
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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