In 1945, after world war ii, the bristol aeroplane company formed a car division. Bristol cars was a small british manufacturer that was famous for being one of the most mercurial, obscure, and downright befuddling of all the small british manufacturers, which is a claim to fame. Since the closure of bristol cars seven years ago, no cars are built within the city, or even nearby. Jan 22, 2019 bristol cars limited is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars, headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom. The first car offered was the bristol 400 and it looked a lot like a bmw 327, mainly because it was. Apr 07, 2018 since the closure of bristol cars seven years ago, no cars are built within the city, or even nearby. While bristol was a very serious car company in those. Oct 19, 2018 bristol cars limited is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom bristol have always been a lowvolume manufacturer. Bristol for sale hemmings motor news classic cars and. After the second world war, the car division of the bristol aeroplane company was. On 21 april 2011 another new company was created to sell the assets of the previous closed company, and it was this company that was bought by kamkorp, which also owns frazernash. Bristol cars still pissing off everybody, as is traditional. Bristol cars ltd, patchway, concorde road, celebrating 60 years making great britain s most exclusive luxury car car dealers, manufacturers, executive cars, planes, car manufacturers, car manuf.
In 1960, the company became independent of the planemaking business and the cars were manufactured in a factory in patchway, south. Car dealers used cars in patchway misterwhat has found 2 results for car dealers used cars in patchway. Find the latest cars for sale in patchway, bristol on gumtree. Car dealers used cars in patchway bristol phone numbers. A small factory was established at filton aerodrome near bristol, where the company had its headquarters and where the cars were made. Drive vauxhall bristol north,cars for sale in patchway. The cars were later manufactured in a factory in patchway, south gloucestershire. As the years progressed, bristol cars earned a deserved reputation for being some of the finest in the world. In 1960, the company became independent of the planemaking business and the cars were manufactured in a factory in patchway, south gloucestershire. I am searching for the exact location of the old factory of bristol cars in filton which appear on the brochures and press photos of the 70s. Make bristol 4 seller type dealer 3 auction 1 only show ads. Bristol cars ltd, filton, bristol and patchway trading estate, bristol bs12 5tb. For this video we traveled to kensington, london to check out the sole dealership of bristol, the only manufacturer in the world that still hand. Bristol cars is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered on kensington high street, london, england bristol cars is the last remaining descendant that retains the original name of the bristol aeroplane company, a major aircraft manufacturer that at one point employed well over 50,000 people.
There were a number of minor changes to the appearance of both models during their 12year production run, especially at. Mar 05, 2020 from its factory at patchway near filton in south gloucestershire, bristol built a series of large saloon cars powered by chrysler v8 engines from the us. Mar 06, 2020 workers with bristol type 408 at bristol cars factory in 1963. Until 1961 all bristol cars used bristol built derivatives of the bmw m328 2litre sixcylinder engine. The largest selection of used cars for sale across the whole of bristol. Used cars for sale in patchway, bristol great local. After the second world war, the car division of the bristol aeroplane company was formed.
Through imperial tramways, he pioneered electric street traction in many other cities. Bristol cars, which was founded in filton in 1945 as part of the bristol aeroplane. Pilgrimage to filton bristol cars owners and enthusiasts. The bristol cars filton office and factory have been demolished. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Launched in 1980, it used the same body as the convertible 412, except for having four headlamps. After that, the cars bristol began to use the worldfamous american motors chrysler, as well as the italian body of the company with a famous name zagato. After the second world war, the car division of the bristol aeroplane company was formed, later becoming bristol cars limited.
A bristol 450 won the two litre class at reims in 1953. Find phone numbers, addresses, maps, postcodes, website, contact details and. It seems that the last blenheims and fighters were produced in another plant, in patchway, not in filton. Aerospace bristol welcomes historic bristol car home to filton. Sign up to free email alerts from businesslive manufacturing. After the second world war, the car division of the bristol aeroplane company was formed, later becoming bristol cars limited bristol has only one sales showroom, on the corner of kensington high street and. We have plenty of facilities on site to make your visit comfortable. In fact, the nearest car factory is hondas plant in swindon, 38 miles to the east, where. Search for car recycling and other automotive services near you on. These engines also powered a number of sports and racing cars, including all postwar frazer nashes apart from a few prototypes, some acs, some lotus and cooper racing cars, and several others. Tony crook became chairman, managing director and sole owner of bristol cars in 1973, following the retirement of sir george, who had suffered severe injuries in a motoring accident.
The secret world of bristol cars london evening standard. Used cars for sale in patchway, bristol great local deals. Sep 03, 2010 for this video we traveled to kensington, london to check out the sole dealership of bristol, the only manufacturer in the world that still handbuilds cars. May 04, 2018 syd lovesy right with bristol type 408 at bristol cars factory in 1963. Thieves in daring raid on top luxury car factory london. Simply email or call the dealer to arrange the car viewing.
Bristol cars is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered at mychett place, surrey. Bristol cars, bristol england 1945present bristol cars type private limited. An iconic bristol car maker has gone into liquidation after 75 years. Does the original building from the thirties still exist. Bristol cars comes to end of the road after 73 years the telegraph. Bristol cars limited is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom bristol have always been a lowvolume manufacturer. Bristol cars is the last remaining descendant of the bristol aeroplane company, a major aircraft manufacturer that at one point employed well over 50,000 people. It has a sevendecade heritage of handbuilt luxury, performance, aviation aerodynamics and fine craftsmanship. Bristol cars is a dormant manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered at mychett place, surrey, england. Obituary of sid lovesy bristol owners heritage trust. From its factory at patchway near filton in south gloucestershire, bristol built a series of large saloon cars powered by chrysler v8 engines. One of the bristol blenheims that roll out of the bristol cars factory and sell for. Cortege of bristol cars gather to pay fitting tribute at.
Jun 03, 2019 as the first cars rolled off the filton factory production line in 1947, the two companies parted ways owing to differences. Thanks to the knowledge and expertise of aviation engineers, and the manufacturing techniques of the aviation industry, bristol cars were able. Sid lovesy, former factory manager of bristol cars ltd, was born on armistice day 1919 and died on the 11th of april 2018 at the age of 98. From its factory at patchway near filton in south gloucestershire, bristol built a series of large saloon cars powered by chrysler v8 engines from the us. Bristol cars comes to end of the road after 73 years. Pilgrimage to filton i understand tours of the factory are not possible, which is a pity but understandable. It was intended from the beginning that the cars should be built in small numbers and to the very highest standards in order to exploit the skills of the designers, inspectors and craftsmen who were recruited.
Crook moved the factory from filton to patchway, shuttling between london and gloucestershire in his light aircraft. George white, the grandson of the original founder, sold his majority holding in bristol cars in 1973 to anthony crook, who sold to a consortium of businessmen in 1997. Uk, used his british army connections to visit the bombed bmw factory in. Bristol cars is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered at mychett place, surrey, england. While no official figures have been produced since.
It manufactured cars to aircraft standards with strict qualitycontrol, thus its products quickly gained a solid reputation for being extremely wellmade. Bristol has only one sales showroom, on kensington high street in london. It was a famous racer, which became the sole owner of bristol and was known scrupulous attitude to. It was declared that bristol cars had gone into administration on 3 march 2011, with the instant loss of 22 jobs when the factory at filton, bristol was shut down. Browse 98 cars for sale from drive vauxhall bristol north on parkers.
Bristol cars is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars 1 headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom. After a promising career as a cricketer for gloucestershire county, and war service in the reme, syd was employed by the bristol aeroplane company at the postwar birth of their car department, later to be called the car division. Today, bristol cars is part of the frazernash group of companies, and is committed to preserving its rich heritage, maintaining the same high standards of quality and service. Bristol cars, bristol england 1945present bristol cars type private limited company industry automotive founded 1945 bristol headquarters bristol, england key people sir george white tony crook products cars parent kamkorp website uk bristol cars is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered on kensington high street, london, england. The factory, located on its patchway complex, is part of the companys siloet programme, designed to accelerate the development and introduction of lowcarbon aircraft engine technology. Find phone numbers, addresses, maps, postcodes, website, contact details and other useful information. Bristol cars limited is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom. In 1960, the company became independent of the planemaking business and the cars were manufactured in a factory in patchway. Aa cars have 594 used cars for sale in patchway, gloucestershire. He introduced motor busses to bristol in 1904, setting up a factory to build. His grand prix car was also powered by a bristol engine, and he became a bristol dealer in 1948. Bristol cars limited is a manufacturer of handbuilt luxury cars, headquartered in patchway, near bristol, united kingdom. Bristol also developed a series of racing cars, the most famous being the bristol 450, which took first, second and third in the both 1954 and 1955 le mans 24hour races. Bristol cars is excited to unveil the first new bristol car since 2003 in the shape of an allnew 70th anniversary model the bristol bullet.
At his funeral on friday in westerleigh, south gloucestershire, there was cortege of around ten cars he helped build. Workers with bristol type 408 at bristol cars factory in 1963. A factory was established at filton aerodrome, near bristol. Syd lovesy right with bristol type 408 at bristol cars factory in 1963. Bristol cars also gained a fierce reputation on the track, which served the company well in the showroom. Because we know car shopping isnt everyones cup of tea. Today, bristol cars is part of the frazernash group of companies, and is committed to.
Bristol bristol history 19452011 motor car history. Iconic british car maker goes into liquidation coventrylive. It was a famous racer, which became the sole owner of bristol and was known scrupulous attitude to production machines. They are currently march 2020 in administration having been taken over in 2011. On 3 march 2011 it was announced that bristol cars had gone into administration, with the immediate loss of 22 jobs when the factory at filton, bristol was shut down. The third series of 603, introduced in 1982 and continuing until 1994, saw bristol adopt for the first time the names of the famous bristol aeroplane company models for its cars. Classic car maker founded in filton in 1945 goes into. After a promising career as a cricketer for gloucestershire county, and war service in the reme, syd was employed by the bristol aeroplane company at the postwar birth of their car department, later to be. Bristol cars stopped using numbers for new cars in 1980, and started using bristol aeroplane company names instead, starting with the hot beaufighter. The bristol beaufighter was a turbocharged version of the 412 a turbo 360. Tragically 94 spectators were killed when a mercedesbenz crashed during the 1955 race, and the bristol team donated their prize money to the disaster fund. Innovation funds help rollsroyce to open new factory in. Bristol cars, which was founded in filton in 1945 and is now.