BRISTOL Returns! | Iconic Marque Plans 2026 Rebirth With 3 Premiere Models | Automotive News

[@HSGAutomotive]

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[@christophernewman5027]

I worked for Bristol at Filton from 1979 to '85 and thought l' d give this a look. You said 'electric' and l was gone.

[@Caskchap]

Me too

[@jpdj2715]

I'd argue the brand is about "understated elegant beauty" and upper-class comfort with that. That means it doesn't need gas guzzling or the sound of a V8 (or more) with insufficient sound dampening. Also, it's not about a 0.25 mile performance number, or street races. The Tesla car brand however have taught us that an eV has more potential in the 0.25 mile than an ICE car. In the 1920s, world wide, there were more eV than ICE cars, by the way. I loath American land yachts with big engines that perform like nothing. Typically bought, in the past, in my country, by pimps and other criminals. The AC-derived Cobra with a 7 litre (427 ci) Ford block - Shelby actually wanted a Chevy block from GM but they did not want Shelby - was the only "real" sports car in my opinion in my youth. More reliable than an AH 3000 (the latter with a bit more class). Bottom line, for me, it may be easier to develop an eV than an ICE car. Today. If they could recreate something like the 411 series 5 in eV - wow. I appreciate your feelings, and let's agree to disagree, but this is the best chance of getting the British brand back on the road. Also, it's time for different design than what's out there now. We need that "understated elegant beauty" and upper-class comfort.

[@Spermwhales93]

You aren't the targeted customer for a revived Bristol. I don't think you should be concerned about what a revived Bristol wants to do.

[@charleskramer6189]

Bristol was always about using future technologies. Too bad they didn't go electric 30 years ago, or they might be booming today.

[@cedhome7945]

I looked around the Bristol factory in the late 70s when I was an apprentice at BAE in Filton, fascinating memories 👍

[@helipeek2736]

We all love Bristols.

[@leeattwood5443]

I remember 40 years ago walking around the showroom in London. Let’s hope they do return.

[@Mike-br8zt]

I have owned a few Bristols (all V8s). There is nothing like them. Like many Bristol owners, I think the 411 is the best. However, I really enjoyed driving a friend's Britannia.

[@jamesmansion2572]

That concept is way better than the Jag concept. Properly elegant. I hope they put a tiny lightweight engine that's directly attached to a generator, and a small high-tech battery, and 4 small in-wheel motors.

[@lordmegatron65]

Such classy designs! First time hearing about this manufacturer!

[@exeuropean6639]

I bought one a long time ago a 408; of of 80. One of the rarst I have ever bought. That is what made my job interesting. You see I was a prof buyer of classic cars

[@StevenHoman]

The Bristol brand is long on heritage, as an aircraft company, which I appreciate, and with some of their more recent designs, also staggeringly beautiful as well. As a child growing up in Australia, I recall a magnificent Bristol, in polished aluminium, and it looked glorious.

[@trevorchambers1812]

The best way to honour and cherish a marque such as Bristol is to concentrate on the ones that still exist. There are one or two companies still around who do exactly that. You cannot justify electric power by comparing it to Anthony Crook's arrangements to fit (and re-engineer) a Chrysler V8. We already have MonsodiumGlutamate MGs there is no need to bastardise another British legend.

[@petermoorhouse5994]

Good point and what would be in that long bonnet?

[@richardelson3261]

Sometimes it’s best to love the oldies. Modern motoring is garbage

[@vernongoodey5096]

To true BMW have the ownership of both TRIUMPH & AUSTIN HEALEY from the days they bought BL. As a Triumph owner I’m so pleased they’ll never be a modern version on the road, BMW kept the name deliberately so they couldn’t become a rival.

[@johnbrereton5229]

​@@vernongoodey5096 Yes that's true, BMW still registers the Triumph marque in their name to stop them being reborn competition. They also asset stripped and destroyed Rover for the same reason.

[@johnbrereton5229]

I have no problems with electric cars as a concept, I just worry about the recharging and the range available. They seem ideal for city travelers going short distances, but anything outside the city, forget it !

[@ComeJesusChrist]

My heart sank at 4:04. ‘Electric’ means that another great British name will be reduced into a label to flock inferior, but overpriced Chinese appliances on wheels and generic towels or socks, getting lost in the dirty world of brand franchise. I became familiar with Bristol twenty-odd years ago after moving into the UK and I was considering buying one of their older models, liking the unique and attractive designs that somehow never reach perfection, making them even more desirable. I knew people who owned a few older models and they had clearly exquisite taste in cars throughout, which appealed to me. Unfortunately, I opted for a more sensible, classic 107 SL Mercedes instead, which won me over the Porsche 928, BMW 8 series and the E30 320IS. All these cars were attainable almost twenty years ago and less than £10k would have bought half-decent, running examples at bottom of the market. The ageing Bristols started at around £6-7k and as older cars, they were competing against the Jensen Interceptor, which I also liked and considered. On reflection, it would have been a better decision to ignore any fear over fuel consumption figures with a car that is never really used every day. At least I learnt a lesson that steered my car ownership decisions ever since, never buying anything new or newish and losing huge amounts of money for something inferior, overpriced and wrecked for political reasons, which is the route Jaguar, Lotus and now Bristol seems to be choosing now, following legacy car manufacturers. In fact, being involved with EVs in any capacity is even worse a faith than legacy auto’s. That’s a quick path to destruction and to be flocked as a brand name and being ripped off of any history and meaning.

[@vernongoodey5096]

As a Jaguar driver I can’t see them lasting with an Indian Land Rover based All electric brand!

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

Strangely, while known as a GT, Bristol was also seen as a city car, yes its long, but it was also narrow meaning it could nip into places and down streets others could not even consider.

[@martian9999]

"I have a concept of a plan"

[@tengu190]

Be nice to see TVR return.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

Always loved how quirky they are. I still remember a great article written about their mindset, the way they designed their cars. Wish I could find it again.

[@johnfh]

If it was about Bristol it was probably by L J K Setright. He had a wonderful way with English, and was a writer with Car magazine for many years. He also owned a Bristol, I think a 403. I owned a 407 about 35 years ago!

[@Roddy_Zeh]

@johnfh Actually, it was in Brazilian Portuguese, an article written by a lad from here, quite the enthusiast. But he did say in another article he read a lot of L J K Setright, which is nice.

[@allareasindex7984]

That optic art wrap on the race car!

[@archiegoodwinjr]

I agree that I would like to see Bristol back in production even as an EV. While I'm dreaming, I hope Paul Smith will be involved.

[@moffr2009]

What do you think of making the alpine a110 Pikes Peak in gt7?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Aero isn't crazy enough

[@moffr2009]

@@HSGAutomotive And the GT4 version? I really love this car, but sadly don´t know, how to tune cars, so they drive good?

[@teamhandsome1974]

Hope they can reboot the brand. I remember visiting the showroom in Kennington circa 2005 and being check out by Tony Crook as I had peek at a roadster and a 2 door saloon. An EV based on the 411 would be awesome. Especially if they can build new chassis rather than repurposing old rusty shells. Jenson is another brand I’d love to see revived. There is a company making bespoke vehicle (they are the same people as the Chiefton Range Rover I think - spelling/name questionable!!), but again it’s more restomod than new production! A 21st century EV Jenson FF or Interceptor with retro vides would be awesome too. A Jenson v Bristol EV twin test!!! 😍😍😍

[@cousinjack2841]

The light of excitement went out as soon as the 'E' word made its appearance. No thanks...not ever.

[@simtalkayak]

Sou genuinely hope that they make these cars, especially that lovely 2 door in the rendering, but from what I can tell, it's just a whole load of design exercises.

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Finally a stylish, classy, understated, big luxury GT - unlike most (all?) other such cars. Luxury cars of today all look gaudy, obviously made for the nouveau riche. Of course, way beyond my financial capabilities and I doubt the car will be made. But the drawing concept looks great.

[@jouster100]

If Bristol are revived, I just hope the new car doesn't go down the same route as the Lightning GT, which looked great, promised much, yet became a big white elephant and faded away

[@faithlesshound5621]

This is one of those cars where, if you have to ask the price, you're "not ready" to own one. A traditional hand-made carriage, but the panels don't fit together perfectly and the doors might well fall off. Cheaper than owning race horses or ocean-going yachts, though.

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

I hope they stick to their design principles. I'm sure they will, but too many new low volume supercars/sportscars look so generic these days.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Don't be afraid of the Chrysler engine and transmission. Yes they are a bit thirsty but so is every car of similar power and performance. If you want an economy car the Bristol is not it. On the good side, they are extremely reliable and long lived and produce lots of smooth power. Will usually go 150,000 miles or more with minimal upkeep. And parts are easily available and cheap. At least in the US. The Torqueflite gearbox was state of the art in its day and also very reliable and long lived.

[@RoderickPeacock]

Great news. Didn't Bristol have their body presses and tooling pinched many decades ago?

[@korolev-musictodriveby6583]

No , they did the pinching from BMW .

[@wonderman1918]

The British Ferrari

[@ivormacadam]

Who's the speaker?

[@HSGAutomotive]

That would be me

[@delukxy]

Hello Bristol! Goodbye Bristol.

[@JohnWindberg]

The nice thing about "moving the carbon upstream" is noting that slowly all power generation is also moving to green sources. Solar, wind, tide, etc will eventually power all electric cars...

[@jamesmansion2572]

Finding parts? Chrysler motor and transmission, lots of Fiat parts for lights, mirrors etc.

[@chrispenn715]

Hard to see any connection with the real Bristols - best leave the marque rest in piece, rather than sticking the badge on a new car.

[@AlDiMaggio]

Please please please leave us to remember & appreciate Bristol as it was particularly the early models Any resurrection will undoubtedly Fail

[@FredScuttle456]

BRISTOL: The manufacturer of cars for people who regard Rolls-Royces as vulgar and in bad taste.

[@HSGAutomotive]

As someone who simultaneously loves Bristols and is tearing up a Rolls into a Dakar rally style 4x4, can confirm haha

[@FredScuttle456]

@@HSGAutomotive Some people drive as if they own the road. A Bristol owner probably does actually own the road. But, as a Bristol owner, they're far too polite to mention it.

[@alanwayte432]

My Father had a production factory in Brackley, his Unit was very close to Ernie Knott, in 1977 he wanted to replace his Mercedes, talking to Ernie he was offered a Gordon Keeble, as the car was I think 10 years old he stated he wanted something new, with a warranty and oh the irony something reliable, he purchased a brand new, super stylish in 1977, Rover V8 SDI, over two years it spent something like four months back at dealership, in this period he drove Triumph Dolomites Sprints, Princess, Range Rovers, even an MGB V8, when I look at the price of the Gordon Keeble today I always laugh...

[@markusberzborn6346]

I do not trust Jason Wharton. All he has done over the last couple of years is making announcements. According to his earlier announcements, new Bristols should have been into production already since 2022.

[@dessasalter5705]

They said the same thing about Galileo. It's easy to snipe from the safety of the sidelines. Some brilliant ideas take time to realise, but courage and vision should be applauded. Great things are worth waiting for.

[@preservedmoose]

“Premeer”? Do you mean premiere?

[@JohnTaylor-bb5xg]

Electric? Brilliant! Also the only reality...

[@jamesmustin7289]

Simple and clean car designs in classic cars attract me. In the past Alpha Romeo stunning designs. Alpha could hit gold with refresh Of their old designs from the 1940’ and 1950’s sport cars. There more designs are horrid

[@kwolfdan3976]

The design is exquisite..simple ,and remembering the good old 60's good times and timeless design from many brands .hope the interior should be not so hight tech but some good simple things (like an Usb charger for the back passengers. .i hope Bristol will make it becouse Jaguar is in a pile of shit right now!!!

[@3089280288]

So in 100 years, they made just 8000 cars?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Its 80 years since their cars began, but believed to be in the region of 3,000 cars. Most years weren't even close to 100

[@johnmoulton9728]

O’dear almost certainly another story about a rebirth of a British car brand that will never happen

[@lzweitkanal9764]

Spoiler: It's supposed to be just electric

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

EV’s 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnfh]

I wish them well, but I'm sceptical. It's a jungle just now with electric cars which most people don't want, and climate change which needs them.

[@markusberzborn6346]

There is no such thing as climate change caused by cars.

[@ablair37]

Electric cars should be for mainstream or last mile delivery and public transport, something like a bristol should still use an engine for as long as they can

[@mothmagic1]

Any marque that re-emerges doesn't deserve to succeed if they go the electric route.

[@lukemallory7832]

I stopped watching the video at the point you mentioned 'electric'. That's nothing against you, but I have to protest in some way.

[@peterstudley1804]

The word Electric and its game over .

[@andrewh2u]

Electric - failed conceptually already.

[@martinbrookes1372]

Electric . Oh dear , thats it over before it begins .

[@warlord195711]

Nobody needs yet another overpriced electric car

[@blxtothis]

Bristol made beautifully made and engineered cars, mostly ugly and unusual and let’s own up, they started out as BMWs and used Yank engines. One should never use Bristol or Frazier Nash in the same sentence as Marcos or TVR, worthy though, those vehicles are. Please do not use an Electric Drivetrain. The Lotus has been plagued with a plethora of problems and definitely to be avoided.

[@johnbrereton5229]

Yes let's own up ! BMWs started out as Austin's too .

[@dtuk22]

Yeah I'm all for the return of British motor vehicle brands, but later Bristol cars were shockingly ugly like the Blenheim 3.

[@PaulG.x]

Typical awkward British styling

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

My opinion , for what it’s worth , electric cars are going nowhere. Resources and expenses to build an EV with a relatively short shelf life renders them too expensive for most people .

[@alanwayte432]

Unfortunately your wrong they are coming, I am lucky as a family to have three cars, the BMW Hybrid whilst only having a 30 mile Electric Range, is something we use a great deal and with a home wall box is very economical, but the 997.2 Turbo is so nice in comparison

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@ I’m not wrong . Residual values of these cars drop through the floor after two or three years which makes them incredibly expensive . For instance the VW Buzz has had monthly charges go through the roof . Hybrid is a much better option or even the way the new black cab works is better than all electric .

[@preservedmoose]

It’s worth nothing. Look around the world. In particular China.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@ fool .