Rare and exclusive hand-built British grand tourer with matching numbers
Professionally restored, comprehensively documented in a hardback book by a specialist restoration company
Engine rework reportedly carried out circa 2008 at a cost of approximately £15,000
Documented maintenance, rebuild and servicing history from 2003 to 2018
Accompanied by original factory booklets, mechanical and electrical guides, and period road tests
The Appeal
The Bristol 603 S became the stuff of legend the moment it hit the market. Hand-built in tiny numbers by a company that famously shunned conventional advertising, the 603 was more expensive when new than an Aston Martin V8 and was favoured by those who prized discretion, quality and individuality above all else. It was a keystone not just for the marque, but for the '70s at large.
The press fawned over it, the drivers drooled over it, and the well-to-do snapped them up with enthusiasm. Powered by a robust Chrysler 5.9-litre V8 and finished to a standard that rivalled the very best in the industry, it remains one of the most exclusive cars of its era.
This 1977 example is a matching-numbers car that has benefited from conscientious custodianship and significant investment over the years. A professional restoration has been carried out and is comprehensively documented in a hardback A4 book prepared by the specialist company that undertook the work.
Maintenance, rebuild and servicing history is documented from 2003 through to 2018, after which the car was kept in warm storage. Accompanied by original factory booklets, mechanical and electrical guides, and period road test material, this Bristol 603 S could well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of Britain's rarest and most characterful grand tourers in superb order.DomGinnPhoto_BRISTOL-5589.jpg271.82 KB
History and Paperwork
1977 model year Bristol 603 S
The DVLA records six former keepers
Documented maintenance, rebuild and servicing history from 2003 to 2018
Kept in warm dry storage from 2018 until recently
Professional restoration documented in a hardback A4 book by a specialist vehicle restoration company
Original factory booklets with unique identity numbers
Mechanical and electrical system booklets included
Period road tests, magazine cuttings and related material included, neatly presented in a file
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