The Bristol 408, along with its predecessor the 407, was the first of the eight-cylinder cars produced by the exclusive Bristol Car Company. With its origins in the Bristol Aircraft Company based in Filton in the west of England, Bristol Cars had a reputation for building cars to aircraft standards with exceptional reliability and performance, as well as bespoke luxury. The Bristol 408 was no exception and also featured a large V8 engine linked to automatic transmission, which provided the performance that enabled it to compete against other luxury performance cars from Jensen, Jaguar and Aston Martin. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book tells the full story of this exceptional automobile.

About the Author
James Nicholls is a motoring journalist who has contributed to the Spectator, Octane, Magneto and Motor Sport magazines among others. He has also contributed to books and is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He has a particular interest and expertise in Bristol cars.

Reviews
'Very well-written, informative and interesting.' -- Classic Cars Weekly
'A small gem of a book even if you don't own a Bristol - or like Wodehouse.' -- Motor Sport Magazine, August 2023
'This is good value for 408 lovers.' -- Bristol Bulletin, Winter 2023



Book Information
ISBN 9781398116184
Author James Nicholls
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 312g