Bristol sports cars: books - history and technology
A book on Bristol cars? Explore here our selection of illustrated books on the history, models and technology of Bristol sports cars.
Bristol Cars - Model by Model
The Bristol badge sat proudly on a succession of fast, reliable and expensive 6-, 8- and 10- cylinder cars since 1946. Though it was initially revered by the motoring press, an air of mystery descended over the marque throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Now under new ownership, Bristol is to be reborn with new state of the art models proposed. As a compliment to the revival, this book celebrates the rich diversity of each model from Bristol Cars' production catalogue.
"Bristol Cars Model by Model" provides a history of the development and production of each of the cars, including coachbuilt and racing models, and full specifications. It is richly illustrated with over 400 photographs.
Author:
Michael Palmer
Specs:
256 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.94 in, hardback
Brooklands Portfolio book about the Bristol models from the years 1946-2012. Describes the Bristol 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 450, 603, Beaufighter, Brigand, Britannia, Blenheim, Fighter, Arnold and the Lister Bristols.
The 138 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
The Bristol 408, alongside its precursor, the 407, marked a significant milestone for the esteemed Bristol Car Company, introducing their first eight-cylinder cars. Rooted in the heritage of the Bristol Aircraft Company in Filton, located in the western part of England, Bristol Cars earned a distinguished reputation for crafting automobiles to aviation standards, renowned for their unparalleled reliability, performance, and bespoke luxury. In this tradition, the Bristol 408 continued the legacy.
The Bristol 408 distinguished itself by featuring a robust V8 engine paired with automatic transmission, furnishing it with the power and agility needed to rival luxury performance cars from Jensen, Jaguar, and Aston Martin. This book, enriched with lavish illustrations, narrates the complete saga of this extraordinary automobile.
Author:
James Nicholls
Specs:
96 pages, 23 x 16.5 x 0.7 cm / 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.28 in, paperback
