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1950 Bristol 402 402 Manual

VIC • Dealer used
40
Odometer174km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

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1950 BRISTOL TYPE 402 CONVERTIBLE SN: 4431 VIN: 402719 ENG: 85C1520 $275,000 (To be sold Unregistered & with Vic RWC) RESTORED, ELEGANT & OFFERED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER’S SON Following the successful, BMW based Type ‘400’, the Bristol Aeroplane Company’s car division set out to continue development of their new line of luxury touring cars. Styled by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera of Milan Italy, the 401 and 402 Bristol were released in 1948 and 1949 respectively. The convertible open touring bodied 402, equipped with a softop top, capable of disappearing out of sight when folded down, was limited to a production run of just 20, with some suggesting only 13 are still surviving! Chassis 402-719, the 19th built (second last), was quite a late production example, sold new to Mr. (later Sir) Tom Barr-Smith of South Australia as a tourist delivery, wearing the English registration ‘MHY850’, optioned with a close ratio, competition gearbox (developed for Frazer Nash to compete at the Mille Miglia) and higher, 7.5:1 compression. Believed to have been exhibited at the 1950 Earls Court Motor Show, the 402 found it’s way to Glen Osmond South Australia, where it was registered ‘282’. Leaving the Barr-Smith family, the Bristol traded hands multiple times, including a period of ownership in the 70’s to the early 90’s by Bob & Mary Jervies of Wallaroo, in which it was painted, from it’s original Black to ‘Cordoba Red’ and used by Mary as here every day car. Found, and purchased by Tom Barr-Smith (the original owner’s son) in 2009, as a restoration candidate, from John Frazer of Mitchelton QLD, the Bristol was quickly sent to Holbrook NSW, where the 402 was stripped to bare alloy and the restoration was professionally undertaken. In 2020 the Bristol’s head was replaced due to heat cycle annealing causing the alloy head to fail a hardness test. The replacement head was checked, machined and thoroughly rebuilt, with records indicating that in combination with a slightly larger bore than standard (66.5mm) the resultant compression was raised even higher, to 8.06:1! Exhibited at the 2020 AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, hosted at ‘Swifts' a heritage-listed Victorian castellated Gothic Revival mansion at Darling Point NSW, this exceptional, and highly desirable Bristol is ready to leave the Barr-Smith family for the second time. Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 2001cc SIX CYLINDER INCLINED OVER HEAD VALVES FUEL SYSTEM: TRIPLE SOLEX 32BI CARBURETTORS TRANSMISSION: 4 SPEED, FREE WHEEL 1st, SYNCHRO 2-4 SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT, REAR TORSION BARS BRAKES: 11" HYDRAULIC DRUMS WHEELS: 16" FACTORY STEEL WHEELS WITH HUB CAPS

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Vehicle description
402 Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 2.0 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Black
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.0L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
402719
Build date
June 1950
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
SN4431
Engine type
Piston
Engine Size (cc)
1971cc
Engine Size (L)
2.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
63.5kW @ 4500rpm
Torque
145Nm @ 3500rpm
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
77L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Length
4826mm
Width
1702mm
Height
1500mm
Wheelbase
2896mm
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1950
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1950-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
402
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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