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Bristol Cars was a branch of an established aerospace company that launched its first motorcar in 1947, the Bristol 400. The 400 was really a revised version of the pre-war BMW 2-Litre, built with a timber-framed body featuring steel panels. Later models had their own unique styling and featured lightweight bodies constructed using the Superleggera method. This automobile's engine is a 2-liter cross pushrod 6 Loith alloy head and C Series modifications for 85 horsepower. It has 3 Solex downdraft carburetors. 471 Model 400 vehicles were built. This is the only remaining one in North America. The vehicle features a steel body with torsion bar suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
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Recent Sales of the Bristol Model 400
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
| 1948 BRISTOL 400 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: 400-1-368 Sold for USD$77,694 2016 Bonhams - Goodwood Members' Meeting |
Bristol Model 400s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Bristol Model 400's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 4001367 | 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $40,000 | $45,000 |
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