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£15,120

1964 Bristol 408

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 93

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Bristol 408, owned by the vendor since 1994, features a Chrysler-derived V8 engine (upgraded to 5211cc) and a push-button automatic gearbox. It comes with a substantial history file, including invoices from 1989 to the present day, old MOT certificates, and a copy of the handbook and workshop manual.

Condition

7

The car is described as a fine example of the marque’s understated engineering and hand-built quality, suggesting it's well-maintained. The listing mentions that the car presents as a usable and characterful classic. There's also mention of consistent and careful upkeep over more than three decades, with paperwork including invoices covering maintenance and repair work from 1989 to the present day, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

4087010

Odometer:

3,069 miles

Reg Number:

EYY159B

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description With the vendor since 1994; the 408 represented Bristol’s move into more modern V8-powered motoring; coupled to Bristol’s distinctive push-button automatic gearbox; fine example of the marque’s understated engineering and hand-built quality Manufactured in 1964, this Bristol 408 is finished in white with a deep red leather interior and is registered as a Historic Vehicle.

Powered by its correct 5,130cc Chrysler-derived V8 engine coupled to Bristol’s distinctive push-button automatic gearbox, it remains a fine example of the marque’s understated engineering and hand-built quality.

The current V5C records just two former keepers since January 1989, with the vendor in ownership since 1994.

The mileage currently showing is 3,069, and good oil pressure is indicated.

More recently the engine was upgraded to upgraded to 5211cc capacity the paperwork confirms this and we also have invoices from 2019 detailing about £6900 of work including restoration of the Chrysler Torqueflite...