1951 Bristol 401

Name: 1951 Bristol 401
SKU: af6c57b
Price: 15187.5 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

Sold for

£15,187.50

Ended 7 Dec 2024

Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026

Specification

With the introduction of the 401, Bristol began to move away from the pre-war design the company had inherited from BMW
Carrozzeria Touring provided the Superleggera method of body construction that overlaid alloy panels on a lightweight tubular steel framework, while the low-drag shape was achieved after hours of experimentation in Bristol's wind tunnel
The 401 continued to use its predecessor's running gear and BMW-based 2-litre six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated inclined valves
Only 611 of these exclusive cars found customers between 1948 and 1953
On offer from 35 years ownership, this example is finished in Bristol Light Maroon with a Magnolia interior
Stored for some time with a degree of recommissioning now required to return it to the road
Presently starts and runs but has not ventured onto the highway for several years
With some mechanical refreshment, this notable Bristol could be used and enjoyed as is or, with a more extensive overhaul, could yield some very pleasing results

Sold prices from every recorded auction. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£25,500

Sold range

£19,500 – £31,500

Sold lots

Price trend

Not enough sales yet

Sold 40% below the median for this model

Only 2 other sales recorded so far - the price chart appears at 5.