This 1973 Bristol 411 was acquired by its current owner during 2020, who set about a comprehensive restoration that ran through to mid-2024.

The invoice history is thorough and continuous, with work carried out by three specialists over roughly three and a half years.

Bodywork and paint were entrusted to CBR Motorbodies of Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, who stripped the car back and addressed corrosion to the rear quarter panel, front wings, both front door skins and the windscreen surrounds before refinishing it in its current colour, a wonderful shade of Aston Martin blue.

The mechanical restoration was carried out by PJ Autos of Stone, and covers a full engine rebuild with new pistons, bearings, camshaft and timing components, along with an automatic transmission rebuild, a rear axle overhaul, and a rewire of the engine bay and headlight looms.

The cooling system was upgraded with an aluminium radiator and electric fans, the fuel system relocated, and the front brakes converted, co...