LOT 56
1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Registration no. SCK 109K Chassis no. 7672302G383 Engine no. G383-514B
1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Registration no. SCK 109K Chassis no. 7672302G383 Engine no. G383-514B
1972 Bristol 411 Series 3
Registration no. SCK 109K
Chassis no. 7672302G383
Engine no. G383-514B
Registration no. SCK 109K
Chassis no. 7672302G383
Engine no. G383-514B
MOT expiry date. N/A
* Sophisticated 1970s sports saloon
* Older restoration
* Rare specification with 4 speed auto gearbox and LPG conversion
As befitting the aeronautic connections of the Bristol Car Company, this 411 Series 3 was ordered new by former Wing Commander Hugh Kennard DFC, who was a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II and later an entrepreneur in civil aviation, founder of Invicta Airways. Invicta was sold in 1980 and Kennard left the company and established a business at Canterbury restoring classic cars. Originally finished in red and registered UPL 1F, the Bristol was supplied with the rare experimental 4 speed ZF automatic transmission which it retains. The car passed to Bristol Cars in 1996 and was fitted with a dual LPG/petrol fuel system; this has been updated with an uprated pump to enable starting on LPG. The Bristol underwent restoration in 2007 to 2009 when it was resprayed in Porsche Konigsblau; Avon wheels were fitted in 2010. More work was carried out in 2015 and 2016, the current owner has had the car since 2017 and has covered few miles in it. A powerful and sophisticated car, the 411 Series 3 has the big-block B series engine of 6,277 cc (383.0 cubic inches) - as compared to the 5,211 cc of the 410.
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Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 76/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 18/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 3
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 3
INTERIOR TOTAL: 11/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 2
Seats: 3
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 18/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 1
Saleroom notices
Please note that while this car is MOT exempt, it was recently subject to an MOT failure, please see full details in the file or contact a member of staff for further details. In light of this the estimate has been revised to £26,000 – 36,000.
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