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1948 Bristol 400
United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 classic car, first registered in October 1949, has a rich history with multiple owners, including a potential stint with the current owner in the 1960s. While the engine runs, the car needs interior work and cleaning, presenting a great project for enthusiasts.

Condition
6
The car is described as bodily sound and running recently, but the interior needs some love and would benefit from cleaning, suggesting moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
400/487
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
CGS185
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description A most appealing car requiring some modest TLC; running within the last two months First registered on 15th October 1949, this rather nice 400 came into Brian's hands in 1995, although a note written on its folder also suggests it had been in his hands before - back in the 1960s.
Originally Connaught Green with black wings, it is registered CGS 185, a number on the DVLA system and comes with an old style V5.
A note from a Mr Ball, a previous owner states he acquired it in 1962 from a Mr Fuggle from Bushey in Herts.
He in turn sold it to Brian (for the first time) shortly after who then passed it to Faud Majzub.
He also adds that its original owner was a 'Lady somebody' from Scotland.
There are a few tax discs dating from the early 1960s.
It is a particularly appealing example and is bodily sound and the engine has been run by the May family within the last few months.
The interior needs some love, but overall it is a great project and would respond very well to a few...
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£3,634
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£36,751
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,792
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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