- With the introduction of the 401, Bristol began to move away from the pre-war design the company had inherited from BMW
- Carrozzeria Touring provided the Superleggera method of body construction that overlaid alloy panels on a lightweight tubular steel framework, while the low-drag shape was achieved after hours of experimentation in Bristol's wind tunnel
- The 401 continued to use its predecessor's running gear and BMW-based 2-litre six-cylinder engine with its ingeniously arranged, pushrod-operated inclined valves
- Only 611 of these exclusive cars found customers between 1948 and 1953
- On offer from 35 years ownership, this example is finished in Bristol Light Maroon with a Magnolia interior
- Stored for some time with a degree of recommissioning now required to return it to the road
- Presently starts and runs but has not ventured onto the highway for several years
- With some mechanical refreshment, this notable Bristol could be used and enjoyed as is or, with a more extensive overhaul, could yield some very pleasing results
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