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£8,960
1952 Bristol 401 bodied by Creed
United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Bristol 401 features unique coachwork by Creed and has a rich history, including an accident early in its life and later being part of the Brian May collection. The body has been professionally restored, but the interior and powertrain need attention, presenting an opportunity for customization.
Condition
4
The car requires interior work and a powertrain, as these are not currently included. The body has been restored to a high standard, but the car is not complete.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
401/1023
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
EVG500
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Unique coachwork by Creed; historic car full of interest; quality body restoration including professional paint This intriguing car started life as a standard factory 401 which left the works in January 1952.
It was delivered to Boshier and Pattenden Ltd in Chapel Field Road, Norwich as their demonstrator and registered EVG 500.
The two directors of Boshier and Pattenden were the moving force behind the Snetterton Motor Circuit and were extremely well connected - including selling Jaguars to Archie Scott-Brown.
Just six months after delivery the car was involved in a serious accident on the Norwich-Dereham road, driven by Peter Pointer, an enthusiastic rally driver and part-owner of the Boshier and Pattenden dealership.
He was giving an airman a lift home who was tragically killed in the accident.
The damage to the bodywork was significant, although the chassis and running gear remained intact, and as a six-month-old car at a time when cars were scarce and expensive, i...
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£2,968
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,915
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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