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Bristol 401
1951 · 85,600 miles · Manual
£26,500
SLJ Hackett · Warminster
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Bristol 401
1952 · Manual · Cambridge Grey
£39,500
Listed today at SLJ Hackett, Warminster. Last checked today.
Key facts
- Year
- 1952
- Registration
- VSJ 780
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Engine
- 2.0-litre straight-six
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Drive
- RWD
- Body
- Saloon
- Colour
- Cambridge Grey
- Generation
- 401 (1948–1953)
About this car
The Bristol 401 was the company's first car to wear an aerodynamic Touring-derived body, and it carried the aircraft-maker's 2.0-litre six into the early 1950s. This 1952 example, chassis 401/1094, was first registered on 7 March 1952 as VSJ 780.
It was originally supplied through Anthony Crook Motors of Hersham, Surrey. Crook later became sole distributor and owner of Bristol Cars. The car is finished in Cambridge Grey over dark blue leather.
It has had extensive restoration in recent years, mostly by Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd. The engine was rebuilt to their 'Touring' specification, with modern Cosworth pistons and a fast-road camshaft. No mileage is given on the page.
Written by Vertar from SLJ Hackett’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.
Performance
The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Bristol Aeroplane Co. car division published specs for the 85-series 1971cc six (85 bhp). Weight, top speed and 0-60 left blank because the known figures come from period road tests, not the factory.).
- Power
- 85 bhp
- Engine
- 1,971 cc, 6 cylinders
- Engine position
- Front-engined
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
Price history
£39,500 since it was listed on 12 November 2026. No changes yet.
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SLJ Hackett
Warminster
Classic car retailer in Warminster, Wiltshire, specialising in historic Bristol cars as an official Bristol Cars heritage partner, alongside other classic marques.
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