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This Bristol 402, the sixth one built, left Bristol's Filton factory in 1949 bound for its first owner, HRH Prince Varananda Dhavaj Chudadhuj, a famous RAF Spitfire pilot and nephew of King Vajiravudh Rama VI of Thailand. The 402 was the convertible version of the Bristol 401 and was built in very limited numbers until 1950 after 24 had been sold. These Convertibles were nicknamed 'The Hollywood Special' after a pair of identical 402s were ordered by film star Stewart Granger for himself and his wife, Jean Simmons. This 402 Convertible is the car that followed that famous pair off the production line. Bristol was famous for the build quality of its bodywork, with a lightweight 'Superleggera' steel framework supporting all-aluminum panels constructed on a very rigid chassis. Due to the company's experience making aircraft, it significantly reduced the weight of the car without sacrificing strength or rigidity.
2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€200,000-€250,000
Lot was not sold
2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az.
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $425,000-USD $525,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Bristol 402
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
Bristol 402s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Bristol 402's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Bristol 402 Cabriolet | 402706 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
| 1949 Bristol 402 Cabriolet | 402706 | 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | $425,000 | $525,000 |
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