New Subscriber(s): Ian Beeby
Email Address is: ibeeby@xxxxxxx
Member Location: Matlock, England
Car(s) owned: Not an Imperial - a Bristol 409, with a Chrysler 318ci V8 and
a Carter AFB carb coupled to a 3-speed Torqflite transmission. Oh, it is
green.
Self-Introduction: Early 40s telecommunications consultant and radio ham -
bought a 1967 Bristol and joined this group on the recommendation of a
member who also owns a Bristol or at least contributes useful
engine/transmission anecotes...
Bristol is England's last hand-built car manufacturer - still going. They
started after the war by building copies of the pre-way BMW 328 sports
saloon - and in the early 1960s they adopted the Chrysler V8 engines - and
today they are using the Viper V10 in their latest sports car! Mine is a
modest 1967 model, one of around 80 produced. Built on a chassis with an
aluminium body and leather/wood interior. Does 132mph and 0-60 in around
8.5 seconds when running well:-)
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