Bristol 411 Mk V, 1975

Bristol 411 Mk V, year 1975. Chassis number 77685XX. Colour light blue metallic combined with a dark blue leather interior and dark blue carpet. The Bristol 411 is a true ‘Woolf in Sheep’s Clothing’, a large and comfortable 2-door / 4-seat saloon featuring a full aluminium body, a relatively low weight of about 1700 kg, combined with a high spec Big Block V8 engine delivering 340 bhp and a massive 576 Nm of torque… Some sports car owners, driving flat out at 130 mph on the German ‘Autobahn’, have seen a Bristol 411 approach in their rear-view mirror rapidly… From 1947 until the 1970s Bristol was marketed as the ultimate gentleman’s luxury sports saloon, superbly built with the best materials, perfectly finished with the best leather, wool, and wood, and with a surplus of comfort and power. 600 Bristol 411’s were built from 1969 until 1976, of which 84 MK V models. Bristol cars were exclusively built with the steering on the right-hand side.
The presented Bristol 411 Mk V was extensively restored by Amicale Facel Holland, in commission of the current owner. The restoration was completed in the year 2003. The car was fully stripped, the aluminium body and steel chassis restored, and all the mechanicals overhauled and restored. The interior leather was refurbished and carried over. During the restoration, the car was given a Hollandia electrically powered sunroof, air-conditioning and a Becker Mexico stereo radio, and an automatic aerial. A photo report of the restoration is present. Immediately after the restoration the car was taken to the Bristol factory where the car was given a special wind-noise conversion. See photos of the completed car in 2003 HERE.
In the last 17 years the automobile was enjoyed by one owner and serviced punctually by AFH. Since the restoration, the car has driven just below 20.000 miles, especially on European travels and many outings to the United Kingdom. In 2017/18 this Bristol played a role in the episodes of a Dutch television show which was named “Tom’s England”.
This majestic Bristol 411 is in very good driver condition with slight signs of use to the exterior. The original leather of the interior (refurbished in 2002) now shows obvious traces of use and age. Mechanically the automobile is in excellent condition and the car drives impressively well. This rare and exclusive Bristol 411 Mk V is registered in the Netherlands, and the automobile is ready for any adventure in the hands of a new owner.

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