Bristol 408

This is the first Bristol 408 built, chassis 408-7001, and it carries the original registration 408 UHU. Tony Crook used it as his own daily transport, and the factory kept it for its first two and a half years as a press and development car. It featured in the original sales brochure and in period road tests, and is one of only 86 408s made.

The 408 pairs a Chrysler V8 with a three-speed Torqueflite automatic, operated by Bristol's push-button controls, which remain on this car along with the original radio. The aluminium body has been restored by Justin Hills to its original Gunmetal with a Silver Grey roof. Inside, the trim is red leather with walnut on the dashboard and door cappings.

The odometer reads 77,653 miles, indicated and not warranted. The history file holds Bristol service record cards for 1963 to 1966, a copy of the sales brochure, period magazines and later paperwork. James Nicholls's 2023 book on the 408 is included.