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1960 Bristol 406 1 of just 174 examples manufactured
United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Bristol 406, one of 174 produced, was previously owned by the late Brian May. It features a replacement but correct type 110-Series engine and shows 54,486 miles.
Originally Silver Grey with Lovat leather, it's now Turquoise with Lovat interior, requiring recommissioning and offered with history and documentation.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'running and driving example, although requiring some further recommissioning work,' indicating it's not in top condition but functional. It has been modified (engine replacement, color change) and requires work, suggesting a rating around 'Good' to 'Above Average'. Given the need for recommissioning and non-original parts, 'Good' seems most appropriate.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
406/5343
Odometer:
54,486 miles
Reg Number:
3632 UG
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: 3632 UG Chassis No: 406/5343 MOT: Exempt At the end of WW2, the Bristol Aeroplane Company found themselves with a surplus of skilled labour and a reduced order book.
As a result, the Filton-based business decided to diversify into the prestige car market and, benefitting from the reparations benefit of pre-War BMW designs, were able to quickly develop their own car; in the autumn of 1946, the Bristol Car Division unveiled the 400 saloons powered by a Filton-built, mildly modified version of the BMW 328 engine.
The 406 two-door saloon introduced in 1957 was the last of the Filton-engined Bristols, its OHV straight-six pushrod engine fed by triple Solex carburettors having been enlarged to 2216cc to try to compete with the more modern powerpacks offered by Bristol's competition, and now known as the 'Bristol 110 Series'.
It was identified by the absence of the then-familiar bonnet scoop of its predecessors and was one of the first saloon cars of its class to feature d...
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£2,632
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,801
Median Price (Since 2020)
£200,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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