BRISTOL 405

1955

  • A fast luxury sports sedan, built by the Bristol Aircraft factory in England.

  • 405s were the only 4 door cars built by Bristol

  • 297 were made from 1954-1958

  • Engines used in Fraser-Nash, AC (Cobra) Lotus, Cooper race cars

  • Top speed 105MPH (170KPH)

  • 0-100 in 12.5sec

  • When new, Bristol 405s were more expensive than 2 Jaguars!

  • New Bristols were priced around $600,000

Condition – Restored

Specifications

Engine: 2 Litre straight six, 105 BHP at 5000 RPM. Triple Draught Carburettors into hemispherical head. Extractors are standard.

Gear Box: 4 Speed plus Overdrive