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£32,500 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)

1948 Bristol 400 Registration number LHU 310 Chassis numbe

United Kingdom • 23 Oct 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Bristol 400, registration LHU 310, is a rare survivor—one of only 487 ever made. It's finished in gleaming red with a cream leather interior and has potentially undergone significant work by Spencer Lane Jones, though undocumented. The car is sold as is, and it is currently the Bristol 400 featured on Wikipedia.

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Condition 

7

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

400/1/379

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

LHU 310

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1948 Bristol 400
Registration number LHU 310
Chassis number 400/1/379
Engine number 400/85A/1050
Gleaming red with a cream leather interior pipped in dark brown
One of only 487 400's made and a rare survivor
We understand much work was carried out by Spencer Lane Jones, although there is no paperwork to support this
Currently, this is the Bristol 400 featured as the lead car on Wikipedia
Bought by the owner who has wanted a 400 for the past few decades
Now having scratched this itch, and having several other classics, he is looking to free up some garage space

All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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Points of note

£3,634

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£36,751

Median Price (Since 2020)

£77,792

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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