£5,880
1955 Bristol 405
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 405, originally owned by Mr. P Foden of ERF Ltd, presents a largely complete project with significant prior work. While the body and paint are in impressive condition, it requires sourcing some engine ancillaries and a gearbox to be fully operational.
Condition
3
The car is described as 'far from complete' with parts missing, including engine ancillaries and gearbox. However, the bodywork is 'very well finished' and the paintwork is 'impressive.' This suggests a mix of good cosmetic condition and mechanical incompleteness, placing it in the lower spectrum of condition ratings.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
4054102
Chassis No:
Odometer:
94,277 miles
OBC42
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description Largely complete car with mountains of work done; original engine and head included; lots to like, lots to do....
Delivered to Parrs of Leicester in October 1955, this 405 was first owned by Mr P Foden of ERF Ltd.
It was first registered on 7th November 1955 with the number OBC 42.
A copy of the factory 'advice of despatch' shows its original livery as Chinese Ivory with Medium Blue interior and silver wheels.
It came with overdrive, heater, fog, spot and map lights and was fitted with Michelin X tyres.
It also had an HMV radio with two speakers.
Further service records show attention at the factory in August the following year, and BB Mills in Cheshire saw it again in April 1959.
By 1961 it was residing in London in the hands of Mr J Chapman of Chancery Lane, The Honourable William Waldegrave (now Baron Waldegrave of North Hill) owned the car in 1974 by which time it had covered 94,277 miles, being sent to Bristol Motors for a major overhaul.
Time passed and it cha...
Points of note
£253
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£152,445
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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