For Sale: 1955 Bristol 405 Saloon - $84,500 CDN - Toronto, Ontario, CN - Not Mine

58L-Y8 · November 15, 2022

For Sale: 1955 Bristol 405 Saloon - $84,500 CDN - Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1955 Bristol 405 - cars & trucks - by owner (craigslist.org)
Seller's Description:

FOR SALE: a 1955 Bristol 405. This car has been in the owner's family since it was bought new in 1955. The car has been treasured throughout its life and has hardly spent a night in the open. Always kept in a dehumidified garage when in Canada. It was used extensively for high-speed touring in Europe by the owner's parents. It was imported into Canada in 1988 and has been maintained by the owner, always being stored in a heated, dehumidified garage with regular fluid changes and only occasional use.

Early (in 1950s) the factory installed many modifications that included:
An alternator
Twin electric fans
Front Dunlop disc brakes & vacuum boost
Revised air cleaners + additional tuning to improve performance
Voltmeter + temperature gauge
Koni shock absorbers
etc. The car is basically original except that it has been re-sprayed 3 times, present colour (ivory) since 1960. Original leather, wood, etc. in excellent slightly worn condition. Replacement engine installed at 85,883 miles. Coopercraft 4 pot brake calipers recently added with greatly improved braking performance. A stainless-steel exhaust system by Stebro is somewhat noisy but quietens when on an open road. Current mileage over 170,000, replacement engine is in excellent condition.
This car still cruises at expressway speeds carrying 4 passengers and luggage. The lightweight (2,700 lb.) and aerodynamic profile enables this speed to be achieved with its 2 litre engine. It is still capable of cruising at 100 KPH all day. Occasional use in Canada with trips to some major car shows and visits to Stratford etc.
Nearly complete documented history. The owner can give any information on the car and has a nearly complete service history for the early years, along with many books on Bristols. Workshop manual, original instruction book, etc. etc. Also, many tools needed such as a BSF Whitworth socket set and wrenches. Also, many parts including gaskets, full new ignition system from Bristol, and complete original tool roll and other original parts / tools that came with the car. This gives the info on the engine, and it is period correct. The owner is not sure if is a replacement engine or if the old engine was rebuilt by Bristol. The engine type is 100B2 and the no. is #4071.
Buy this car for only $84,500.00 CDN.
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