Historical Bristol 400 Photographs

Two delightful photographs of an unknown 400 with the registration BAC 47 taken at Castle Coombe in the late forties. Note the bumpers similar to the 106, and the spare wheel below.

Below is a fascinating album of photos taken at Filton and in the Bristol works in 1947

Bristol 400 109 in 1947 outside the new hangers at Filton, which is the home of the Bristol

400 109 with the Bristol Brabazon being constructed at Filton in 1947

A 400 next to the BAC helicopter test rig at Filton in 1947

400 109 with a Bristol Beaufighter

Engine construction in 1947

Factory photo. GSM White on the left with Major George Abell, General Manager Car & Light Eng Division of BAC. c1947

Last 400 produced, destined to Australia. Possibly 400 482 car# 520 BOC#129

400 181DG at Coventry. Possibly Rootes

More general images from the 400 photo album

400 181 DG at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

400 NK18 G McLean and son Mt Druit racer Rego 0ct 1953

400 NK18 MtDruitt G Greig

400 ADC594 PJ Walton at Drovers Arms 1951 RAC Rally #90

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