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Asking price

£3,950

Private seller

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1953 Bristol 403

  • Right Hand Drive
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 1761cc
  • 1953
  • OAA
  • Grey
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Stanley, United Kingdom

Description

Registration OAA 92
A rare opportunity to acquire a Bristol 403 restoration project with substantial structural work already completed.

This Bristol 403 has been dismantled as part of a long-term restoration and is offered with its paperwork, a large collection of parts and professionally completed welding and fabrication work. The major structural repairs have been carried out to a high standard, providing an excellent foundation for the next owner to complete the restoration.

The aluminium body has been removed from the chassis to facilitate restoration and inspection. The body shell is substantially complete and retains its distinctive and elegant Bristol styling. Included with the project are numerous components and parts.

The car is supplied with its registration paperwork. Following completion of the restoration, the vehicle will require DVLA inspection before being re-registered, reflecting the extent of the work already undertaken. The Bristol 403 is widely regarded as the finest development of Bristol’s early six-cylinder touring cars, combining advanced engineering, excellent road manners and understated styling. Finished examples are increasingly rare and sought after, making this an attractive opportunity for a Bristol enthusiast, collector or specialist restorer.

Highlights

* Rare Bristol 403 restoration project
* paperwork included
* Professional welding and fabrication completed
* Aluminium body removed from chassis for restoration
* Extensive collection of original parts included
* Engine and gearbox not included
* DVLA inspection required before re-registration
* Excellent basis for completion by enthusiast or specialist

Condition

Restoration project requiring completion and reassembly. Sold as seen.


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1953 Bristol 403OAA

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

4 listings since 2026

Vehicle location

Stanley, County Durham, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C2080394
Listed on:
02/06/2026
Year:
1953
Colour:
Grey
Seller type:
Private

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