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Bristol 401
The 401 was Bristol's second car, and they knew they had to try harder than the 400. Underneath the 401 were mechanics the same as outgoing 400 apart from an extra 5bhp from the 1971cc 6-cylinder engine. But on top was a streamlined body which was a clear reference to Bristol's heritage as the Bristol Aircraft Company. In fact most of the body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring and translated by Bristol's own Dudley Hobbs who kept the lightweight Superleggera construction system. The body really was aerodynamic at 0.354, and it was light at 1.25 tonnes, and could manage almost 100mph; the 401 recorded 3rd place in the 1949 Monte Carlo Rally and 2nd in the Targa Florio. In 1953 the 401 was replaced by the 403 which bodily was almost the same apart from '403' badges and sidelamps on top of the wings. The engine of the 403 now gave 100bhp, and ventilated drum brakes were fitted. In 1954 the Bristol 404 was announced and production of the 403 ceased in 1955.
Bristol 401
Bristol 401
Bristol 401 Series III - badge on bootlid. The 401 had n amber centre to the badge, whilst the 403 had a red centre.
 Bristol 401
Bristol 401
Bristol 401 Series III - Pegasus badge on front wings
 aa_Bristol 402 Convertible 1949 badge
Bristol 402 Convertible 1949 - badge on bonnet
 Bristol 401 Series III
Bristol 401 Series III
Bristol 401 Series III. The Bristol 401 (and later 403) show their BMW heritage with this kidney grille, that was only replaced from the 404 model onwards.
 Bristol 401 Series III
Bristol 401 Series III
Bristol 401 Series III. The 401 took the 1971cc 6-cylinder engine from the Bristol 400 and gave it triple Solex to raise output to 85bhp. The 401 has a yellow-centred badge whereas the later 403 has a red centre. 403s also have '403' badges on the bonnet and boot.
Bristol 401 1952
Bristol 401 1952
Bristol 401 1952 Series III. The ex-BMW 1,971cc inline six continued in development by Bristol for the 401 and later 403.
 Bristol 401 Series II front
Bristol 401 Series II. Introduced in 1948 the 401 gave a new aerodynamic body to the Bristol mechanics. The 2-litre engine was developed to give 100bhp. 600 of the 401 saloon were sold, and 23 of the open 402.
 Bristol 401
Bristol 401
Bristol 401 Series III. Dudley Hobbs is credited with the 401 design taking a Touring project as his starting point and retaining the Superleggera construction from Touring. Under the bonnet the trusty ex-BMW 1971cc 6-cylinder engine.
 Bristol 401
Bristol 401
Bristol 401 Series III. The Series III cars had rear lights above and parallel to the bumpers. The body was based on a Carrozzeria Touring design and was fabricated in aluminium on a lightweight tubular chassis
 Bristol 402 Convertible 1949 front
Bristol 402 Convertible 1949. 22 402 converibles were made from 1949/50 based on the 401 bodyshell. It is believed that Pininfarina helped with the design of the folding hood.
Bristol 402 Convertible 1949 frontl
Bristol 402 Convertible 1949. The Bristol 402, unlike many contemporary cars, had wind-down windows and a fully concealed hood.
 Bristol 402 Convertible 1949 rear
Bristol 402 Convertible 1949. The 42 convertible retained the 'beetle back' boot of the 401 coupe, and some people thought this was not good looking. But the hidden hood helped to give clear lines.
 Bristol 403
Bristol 403
Bristol 401 1952 Series III. The 401 was adapted by Dudley Hobbs from an original design by Carrozzeria Touring. The Bristol Aircraft Company wind tunnel was used to improve the design. THe body was constructed on Touring's Superleggera tubular method.
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