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1951 Bristol 401 bodied by Beutler
United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, Swiss-bodied 1949 Bristol 401, one of only two bodied by Beutler of Thun. It boasts a unique history, including ownership by Sir Ernest Fernando and Mrs. Nina Whitfield, and features a later 110-series engine. The car is an older restoration, with some recommissioning needed.
Condition
6
The car's description indicates an older restoration with a later engine fitted. It was last running five years ago and needs recommissioning. The window surrounds are removed but present. There's mention of some wear and the need for recommissioning before use.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
401/892
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
1951BT
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description One of just two cars bodied by Beutler of Thun; older restoration; 2.2-litre 110-series engine fitted; exclusive and beautifully made Swiss-based coachbuilders Beutler are perhaps better known for their sporty, luxurious bodywork fitted to Volkswagens and Porsches.
One of their more exclusive commissions came from Sir Ernest Fernando, the Chairman of the Bogala Graphite Mining Company in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) who commissioned a special body based on a chassis supplied by Bristol.
Bristol 401 Chassis 892 was shipped to Thun in Switzerland, alongside its sister car 893 which was featured in The Autocar on 16th December 1949.
This one, 892, went straight to its new customer in Ceylon.
On Sir Ernest's death, it was sold to Mrs Nina Whitfiled who imported it to England in 1960.
She kept it until 1965 when it was sold to Anthony Crook Motors of Hersham.
Crook sold it to David Crawley of London's New Cross, who in turn sold it to Brian in the late 1960s.
By this point the ...
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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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