Bristol Cars - Christopher Balfour

Bristol Cars

A Very British Story
Buch | Hardcover
432 Seiten
2009
J H Haynes & Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84425-407-1 (ISBN)
62,35 inkl. MwSt
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Bristol cars are owned by car connoisseurs who appreciate their fine engineering, handling, reliability, longevity and everyday practicality, and also savour the driver experience. This book explores the details of the company's complex and fascinating history.
First manufactured in 1946 and still produced today, Bristol cars have become a uniquely British institution that is celebrated in this comprehensive history, written by a dedicated owner of nearly 50 years' standing. These hand-built cars are owned by car connoisseurs who appreciate their fine engineering, handling, reliability, longevity and everyday practicality, and also savour the driver experience. This lavish book explores the details of the company's complex and fascinating history, and will appeal to all owners, past and present, as well as the many admirers of these cars.

Now retired, Christopher Balfour worked for local government employment services. Since 1961 he has enjoyed constant use of six-cylinder and V8-engined Bristols, and retains examples of both to this day. This is his fourth book. He lives in Hampshire.

Origins of the first post-war Bristol with its Austin Seven, BMW and Frazer Nash bloodline. Six-cylinder Bristol-engined cars, 400 to 406, including Italian, Swiss and other special bodies. Race and rally exploits: Monte Carlo, Tulip and other rallies; 450 at Le Mans. Company changes and the Chrysler V8-engined cars, 407 to 411, Viotti and Zagato. Zagato-inspired targa top: 412, 412USA and Beaufighter. Type 603 'named' cars: Britannia, Brigand, Blenheim and Blenheim Speedster. Practical guidance on values, purchase, use, maintenance and restoration. Owner comment from around the world. Bristol today - and the 21st Century Fighter.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.10.2009
Zusatzinfo Illustrations (some col.)
Verlagsort Yeovil
Sprache englisch
Maße 230 x 280 mm
Themenwelt Natur / Technik Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe Auto / Motorrad
ISBN-10 1-84425-407-0 / 1844254070
ISBN-13 978-1-84425-407-1 / 9781844254071
Zustand Neuware
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