Today was the West Bergholt Vehicle Show. As Neil was walking around looking at the other cars he did a double-take as he came across a very rare Bristol indeed. This is a 1949 Stabilimenti Farina bodied 401 Cabriolet. This superb example is chassis number 208 and is finished in Old English White. These cars pre-date Bristol's own convertible based on the 401 chassis - the 402 - and is one of only 4 bodied by the Italian coachbuilder.Neil took several photos before returning to retrieve his owners' club members list from the glove-box. Unfortunately the owner wasn't listed so Neil went back to try and recruit them into the club but the car had gone. Neil's hoping to catch up with them at another show where they won't escape so easily!
Beautiful car!
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