Bristol 407

The Bristol 407 was the first of the marque's cars to use a Chrysler V8, paired here with the three-speed automatic and its distinctive push-button selector on the dashboard. This one is chassis 6014, dispatched from the factory in November 1963 to Anthony Crook Motors and first registered in March 1964.

It was originally finished in Silver Grey and Cambridge Grey with Lovatt upholstery, and is now in metallic blue with a matching blue interior, wood dashboard and door cappings. The last owner kept it for over 20 years, and factory documentation and the original service record come with the car.

Recorded mileage is 67,346, which the dealer does not warrant. Keller Auto Restoration has recently serviced and recommissioned it, including new plugs and points, gearbox kick-down adjustment, door handle and lighting repairs, and attention to the brake-fluid warning system. It will be supplied with 12 months' MOT and a different registration from the one it is photographed wearing.