Bristol 409 restoration project 1 of 74 built No Reserve Auction. (1966)
Sale price: US $9,500.00 Make an Offer
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| “This is a rare 1966 Bristol 409. It features an aluminum hand made body built on a steel chassis and is powered by a Canadian Mopar 318 4v with push button 727 automatic transmission. The vehicle has been completely disassembled for restoration. Pictures show it before disassembly. Engine turns easily but will need to be rebuilt. All glass is present and in good condition. This is a large project but one well worth the effort given current values for Bristols. (Google SLJ Hackett in Wiltshire for other Bristols for sale).” |
| Year: | 1966 | VIN : | 409-7334 |
| Mileage: | 100000 | Engine: | 318 Mopar poly |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | 409 |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Drive Side: | Right-hand drive |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | tan |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Make: | Bristol |
| Exterior Color: | bare aluminum | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Body Type: | Coupe |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States
Vehicle description
I received this as a partial trade and considered restoring it myself. However, with my recent retirement, I have decided to sell it. The previous owner purchased the car through the Jeffrey Begg auction last year and painted it black. I have stripped most of his paint and taken the car down to the bare chassis and body. Floor also has been removed as well as the 100+ rivets attaching the body to the chassis. At this point, the body can be removed and chassis repair done.
The Bristol 409 was a super car in its era costing as much as a Rolls Royce. It featured unequal A-arm front suspension and a torsion bar rear suspension featuring Watts linkage, Girling power disk brakes, and 318 4v poly engine with 727 torqueflite transmission. The V8 Bristols feature a very solid perimeter tube chassis and the factory often modified earlier cars with larger and more powerful engines.
In 1975, Anatoly Arutunoff drove his 1969 Bristol (with 318 engine) in the Cannonball Run, crossing the country in 49.5 hours.
I would estimate 95% of the car is accounted for although carpets, upholstery, and wooden dash will need to be replaced. Engine and transmission also will require attention as the car was not running when I acquired it. I have a large collection of pictures showing the car during the disassembly process as well as detailed notes outlining electric wiring, switches, and gauges. I also have a copy of the parts manual.
Missing headlights and other lights are standard Lucas items. All switches and gauges are accounted for. Although the Bristol company no longer is in business, there are several active clubs reproducing and selling parts. I also have been able to purchase several missing items on British eBay. There are two active forums that can provide advice as well.
Note that last three pictures show a restored Bristol 409.
The Bristol 409 was a super car in its era costing as much as a Rolls Royce. It featured unequal A-arm front suspension and a torsion bar rear suspension featuring Watts linkage, Girling power disk brakes, and 318 4v poly engine with 727 torqueflite transmission. The V8 Bristols feature a very solid perimeter tube chassis and the factory often modified earlier cars with larger and more powerful engines.
In 1975, Anatoly Arutunoff drove his 1969 Bristol (with 318 engine) in the Cannonball Run, crossing the country in 49.5 hours.
I would estimate 95% of the car is accounted for although carpets, upholstery, and wooden dash will need to be replaced. Engine and transmission also will require attention as the car was not running when I acquired it. I have a large collection of pictures showing the car during the disassembly process as well as detailed notes outlining electric wiring, switches, and gauges. I also have a copy of the parts manual.
Missing headlights and other lights are standard Lucas items. All switches and gauges are accounted for. Although the Bristol company no longer is in business, there are several active clubs reproducing and selling parts. I also have been able to purchase several missing items on British eBay. There are two active forums that can provide advice as well.
Note that last three pictures show a restored Bristol 409.