• Originally a works demonstrator • Known ownership history • Restored by IS Polson for founder Ian Polson • Uprated engine and other sensible upgrades • Immaculate condition Original Bristol Cars records show that this 403 was originally a works demonstrator, first registered in April 1953.

Indeed, it was road tested by Autosport magazine's John Bolster in August 1953.

Following the car's time as a demonstrator, Bristol sold it to J Fallon of London in November 1953 (see original sales ledger).

The Bristol Cars service records various works carried out over the years, including the fitting of a remote control gear lever in 1954, a notable improvement over the original arrangement and remaining on the car today.

By 1965 '1352' was with one M Ripley of Abingdon, who once again had Bristol undertake service work on the car.

It then passed through the hands of Messrs Ashbolt and Price before being purchased by Willian Heddon in 1970.

Notes on file show that he purchased desirable ne...