Probably The Largest Collection Of Bristol Cars Left In The World!..

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In this video we explore Probably the most amazing collection of Bristol Car’s left today, Bristol Cars was a manufacturer of hand-built luxury cars which had there headquartered in Bristol, England. After being placed in receivership and being taken over in 2011, it entered liquidation in February 2020.
Myself and Sheldon from Classic Britain were lucky enough to be invited to look & film this absolutely amazing collection of Bristol cars once owned by the late Brian May. Brian was the man to see if you were lucky enough to own one of thse absolutely gorgeous cars. Sadly Brian passed away two years ago and now all of his collection are going to be sold. If you are interested in buying anything in this video then please contact the owner theough the website below.. i really hope you enjoy this video guys, it was definitely a very special visit i will never forget 🙂
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@patfreeman2643 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing all these cars My dad Kevin Freeman a Dublin man used to work in the factory that built these cars!! He was always telling us about them. He would have loved to have seen all the cars again. Unfortunately he passed away in 2019. He was a Dublin man but moved just outside Mullingar in Westmeath when he married my mother Thanks again guys

@davidjenkins1958 2 жыл бұрын

Colin, WOW, what can I say ? For that young lady to invite you and Sheldon to her place and film and post on your social media platforms is just amazing and very thoughtful of her. I am 64 and from the U.S and am just amazed at the knowledge that you and Sheldon have for the classic British Motor industry. I also follow Sheldon on his website. You two literally amaze me. But to think about it that is the way I have always been with the classic U.S car industry. I want to thank you for another amazing video and I’m very happy that I’m a subscriber to you and Sheldon’s websites, so I guess as they would say over there is, carry on Lads, onward and upwards. Thanks again, Dave from the U.S.A 🇺🇸

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

You can find more of me on my channel kzfaq.info/love/tHz4jm8LpXilgZ38gkb0Iw

@billybobblogs3627 2 жыл бұрын

Wow . Lovely. Such a privilege to be shown around by the the owners and to hear some of the history. Thanks to all

@WayneB27 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see this place is still pretty much the same as it was when I fist happened upon it over 50 years ago, back when I was a car obsessed schoolboy. I never got to meet Brians daughter over my many subsiquent visits, but am glad that she has kept her dads legacy intact.

@Lot76CARS 2 жыл бұрын

On the basis they produced an estimated 100 cars per year or so, this must be the biggest private Bristol collections anywhere. This is a really great video and just another reason (if one were needed) to watch your channel. Brilliant TBE, you’ve excelled yourself….again

@paulsutton5896 8 ай бұрын

I like it when you meet a young lady, and she asks: "Would you like to see the Bristols?". It saves so much time.

@TheBeardedExplorer 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha 🤣

@patlydon519 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to the owner and thanks to you for showing us , what a treat! And that woman has so much knowledge!. Wouldnt it be great if owners of other collections out there would allow you to film

@jonie1968 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing collection of Bristol cars. It's great Fiona invited you and Sheldon to see the cars. As always, a brilliant video.

@rogercook9693 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely WOW. Totally staggering. Bristol heaven is here. 👍👍👍👍

@WhittlingWW 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic collection of cars and what a lovely lady for allowing us to have a look! Thank you 😊 💓

@davidlister370 2 жыл бұрын

That chap was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about Bristols! Bet he was in his element looking round that site.

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you you can see more on my channel

@dianepennock9941 2 жыл бұрын

I have nothing to say except incredible, and it's not often I'm speechless!

@robsretrorides796 2 жыл бұрын

I drove that mk2 fiesta van from Cornwall to take Sheldon there and see this wonderful collection. The bristols are incredible, and well done for such an amazing video and it was a privilege to meet you Colin! Hopefully me and Sheldon will see you again soon for another collaboration!

@trippydrew8492 2 жыл бұрын

That van is an absolute masterpiece!!

@carolynhollingworth5905 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome van

@gradonforsyth4669 2 жыл бұрын

Many Thanks Colin , An amazing collection of Bristols, The lovely Bedford is actually a TA model dating of about 1955, to early for a J model!

@kevgarrett838 2 жыл бұрын

Great find 👏 3.50 would you like to see some Bristols 😁

@saxon-mt5by 2 жыл бұрын

My father rallied PRA 377 (at 12.30) back in 1956 - I've always wondered what had happened to the car!

@meganpaull6140 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing collection of classic cars the owner was very nice to show you around

@almaxx9680 2 жыл бұрын

Nice pair of unmolested Bristol's, ♥️👍 Fantastic

@MrVxrman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! ! Thankyou Colin and Sheldon 👏🏻 A real pleasure to see all those british beauties from the good ole days 😊🍻👍🏻

@joedannunzio9416 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when that lady said... do you want to see some Bristols. Then someone said that unmolested Bristols are very rare. I am still smiling now.

@mrmartin2079 10 ай бұрын

As am I 😁😁

@scottsladeadventures1102 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant... wonderful to see and hear the history behind this collection. Thanks for sharing this..

@winstonmace4865 2 жыл бұрын

The late Brian May's collection of Bristols. Some incredibly rare cars here and the most definitive one I've seen.

@johnmoon9773 Жыл бұрын

Up for sale at Brightwell's 12 & 13 April 2023. Go to website.

@marksaunders2500 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from durham colin 👋 and crew today👋 hope you all ok and what a start that fiesta cube on way in 👍 and 406 is my fave cos more parts for it👍😍 the way the doors shut on older cars I could listen to that all day (i probs burn latch out of handle)😬 that commer needs saving👍 it looks great inside too! MY GOD THAT FIRST HIDE😍😍😍 but super leggerra oooOooo💓😍💓😍 maa'an 2nd hide 403 am speachless now al shutup a cant say anything more to say the feeling of viewing these beauts apart I want that bedford van 💓😍💓😍💓 thank for this guys thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍💓😍😍💓👋 and SPECIAL THANKS TO FIONA (OWNER) for her time and memories and history 💓

@emmabh2166 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing place! Lovely collaboration, what a stunning find 😍

@brianoutdoorlife7788 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much, I am speechless. What a wonderful slice of history. You take care, stay safe guy`s.🙏👏😊

@stephenscragg8562 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome place. The Bristol is such a quality car, so many to. A great Vlog i can imagine the excitment finding this place. So many projects to be fin.

@LiSa.N.J 2 жыл бұрын

These are my favorite videos you do. I love seeing all these cars. Being from the states I haven't heard of some of these rare cars you find. These Bristols are amazing. I love how they have such smooth body lines. Amazing finding these. Thanks for posting.

@suzyhornsby1411 2 жыл бұрын

Big thank you colin n sheldon,what beautiful cars the Bristol's are.you both have great knowledge of classics.love your vids they are brilliant.👍👍👍🚘🚖👏👏

@YTDTETV 2 жыл бұрын

Jaws and his knowledgeable sidekick on tour… nice to see a 1 of 1 car. Very nice

@christopherhorne6235 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Thanks.

@numannoid1 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch Colin never heard of Bristol cars but thank you for introducing them to me absolutely majestic cars cheers look forward to the next video

@nigelbryant5932 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Colin, thanks for the content. Such a shame the cars are not being completed. They deserve to be .

@carolynhollingworth5905 2 жыл бұрын

Some of those cars were so awesome with their curvy backs!Loved the Camper van.I dont think Ive ever seen a Bristol before in real life.x

@tonybutt5764 2 жыл бұрын

" wow " just awesome love it thanks so much for sharing this video stay safe my friend 😀

@MelanieJolie 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Colin and Sheldon ❤️ also, that dog was lovely 😍🥰 the cars weren’t bad either 👍

@loyndsy 2 жыл бұрын

OMG this is orgasmic. Thanks for sharing this, imagine what Mr Pritchard and Mr Townsend would think of this lot. Thank you thank you you've made my day

@garethnorwood2084 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Sheldon back 👌 another brilliant video m8

@paulb4uk 2 жыл бұрын

What a superb collection of rare bristols and parts absolutely amazing explore evertime you do an explore i get blown away with your finds and ever more amazing explores .

@briansnail7362 2 жыл бұрын

people want anothertop gear and guys like you are leading the way..well done

@thisisdicey613 2 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow enough said I'm speechless what a great collection 👍

@alasdairvincent6248 2 жыл бұрын

This must be the biggest collection of Bristol cars in existence now. What an incredible collection of these rare cars. Your videos get more and more interesting. The old Commer camper van is a real rare classic. That is a very desirable vehicle. Nice to see Sheldon with you. I’m also subscribed to his channel. A fascinating explore.

@jimmyquinn9639 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely dog 👍👍👍

@clairefunnell8481 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible collection of cars. Wow! They are so beautiful. Really nice to see them not rotting outside. Omg!craziness here. I prefer Jaguars. Nice looking dog there. Awesome.

@michelatef3292 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS COLIN REALLY GREAT EPISODE IT IS LIKE A TIME MACHINE GREAT CARS PIECE OF ART THANK U AGAIN

@lindseykaine-walley6339 2 жыл бұрын

Epic find! I'm not a car fan but I can see why you loved them. I bet you could have took one home!! Really enjoyed this look around. 🚘

@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to watching this. I worked at Bristol Cars from '79 to '85.

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no way did you know Brian?

@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын

@@classic_britain Which Brian was this? I still haven't watched the vid, by the way. After dinner, l expect!

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

@@christophernewman5027 Brain May these were his cars before he died

@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын

@@classic_britain Ah, l see. I misunderstood; l thought you meant he was an ex-employee. It all depends on whether he came to us for work to be done or did it himself. If he did it himself, our storeman would definitely have known him. 😊

@lesliemiddleton7636 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who is remotely interested in the Bristol Marque knows who Brian May was. The Bristol community lost a truly dedicated member when he passed away. It is good to see that his daughter is holding the fort for him and looking after the treasure trove of Bristol inventory which Brian built up over many years. R.I.P. Brian. I, as a lifelong Bristol enthusiast (but unfortunately too impecunious to actually own one) am appreciative of his love of all things Bristol.

@aaronscott2278 2 жыл бұрын

Last! Yay excited for another video keep up the great content

@Hairnicks 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the Bristol's were stunning but boy, I loved that Commer truck, that was my favourite. So nice to have your mate along with his Bristol knowledge, not that yours wasn't bad. Great film, lovely collection, I hope they end up with people who will restore them.

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you please do subscribe to my channel =)

@grahamx8623 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video. I'm sure this place was on TV years ago, the Bristol/polytunnel greenhouse is familiar? Maybe an old Top Gear? I remember passing the old Bristol showroom going into London. Loads of pure gold that desperately needs rescuing, good luck to Fiona in selling it.

@privatechannel8462 Жыл бұрын

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@neilrees2832 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing wa a collection and a fantastic video mate

@sheldonpearce2365 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just wow m8 whatta awesome video 👍👍👍👍

@goblin457 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again mate 👍🏻

@cristinatobias4004 2 жыл бұрын

AS USUALY, ALWAYS, A GREAT WORK, AND 4EVER A GREAT CHANEL.👍👍👍👍

@dustymiller7758 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!!!!!!

@fionamay4845 Жыл бұрын

All cars and parts going to auction at Brightwells 12/13 April

@jambacardi2474 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys

@oliverpaul4937 2 жыл бұрын

great - wahnsinn - such rare cars

@Rog5446 2 ай бұрын

I met Brian in the 80's at a summer VSCC hillclimb at Prescott, and was impressed with his knowledge of Bristol Cars. He was a very nice chap. TRIVIA: The late Clarissa Dickson Wright of Two Fat Ladies fame was a passenger in one of the Bristol V8 models that her mother was driving. They were pulled over by the police who said the car was going too fast. Her mother said to the police, Yes! it's a Bristol, would you like to see the engine?

@madmatt5661 2 жыл бұрын

What a amazing collection

@TheShowgirl25 2 жыл бұрын

The Commer is super gorgeous!

@TheStwat 2 жыл бұрын

Just, wow!

@danieleaton1399 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid would be lovely to see some ot those back on the road

@karenfountain1352 2 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow, amazing 👏 😍 ❤

@martinevans1256 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , lovely cars ,had a little laugh at the start when the lady said who wants to see some bristols

@zafiraperformance725 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video as always plus it was nice to say hello to you at silverlake scrap yard

@CaptainScruff83 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Dude great video, you do come across some real gold mines.

@jimmyquinn9639 2 жыл бұрын

She got some lovely cars 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍👍👍

@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын

You mention the smell... John Patten wrote a piece for The Spectator titled "The Smell of Old Bristols".

@robertmustard1711 2 жыл бұрын

Great video colin 👍

@lasalleman6792 2 жыл бұрын

Some pretty nice machines. That bright red job looks really nice. Wouldn't mind having that babee.

@nickb5391 2 жыл бұрын

@27.00, some boxes have got overdrive on them

@darrenmeears3912 2 жыл бұрын

Not keen on the old Bristols but that fiesta van wow now that's a good bit of kit 👌👍

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

Full video on my channel soon

@MoeLarrycurly1 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👌

@billsheehy1660 2 жыл бұрын

That was your best yet, it would be the Bedford truck for me though

@edwardeggers6004 2 жыл бұрын

I sold Brian 2 .405 cars .and a burned out beaufighter The young lady worked for the customs of I remeber right. RIP Brian a very nice man .and my car is still there

@MrPabsUk Жыл бұрын

I suspect that stripped chassis in the field could be a Beaufighter, or possibly a Britannia.

@jaggerkate 2 жыл бұрын

I sell my art thru a company in Bristol! Hope you’re well, Colin!

@petergardner2334 2 жыл бұрын

awesome cars

@nickb5391 2 жыл бұрын

@34.45, Bedford 'A' Type

@RetroRatz 2 жыл бұрын

Superb!! Super rare! But I'd still take the Commer Camper home first 🖖🚗❤️

@andrewhuxley4634 2 жыл бұрын

Sheldon’s new dogging bus lol

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

Oh come on LOL!

@andrewhuxley4634 2 жыл бұрын

@@classic_britain someone got to give u bit of stick

@Forestranger4567 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I’d take the Bedford home that is gorgeous!!!

@ianplatt1375 2 жыл бұрын

Wow best you tube video I've seen and I've seen a though I love bristol cars when my uncle had a 405 he sold it when he when bankrupt unfortunately when I'd saved up for a long time but only had 20k of the 35k he needed

@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that. Many thanks! He wasn't interested in the V8 Bristols, was he?

@classic_britain 2 жыл бұрын

No only 2.0s really but he did have a V8 one a 411 I think but it was sold

@Movieclips_101 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video 🔥

@TheShowgirl25 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Bristol car showroom in Knightsbridge if you are interested.

@ralphmausehund407 2 жыл бұрын

very very nice

@simonmckernan9411 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. Any updates on the works in progress? I have a history with Bristol cars and want to see every one that can be saved...done so!

@fionamay4845 Жыл бұрын

All will be restored. Some are running

@MKClio 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@FRFRANKIE 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin how are you? That was one very cool video. Those cars are beautiful. Have you ever come across any Lloyd Arabella's or Lloyd Arabella Deluxe's at all? They are very cool cars. Two of my Uncle's have Lloyd Arabella's. Stay safe and take care.

@alecjefferson6993 Жыл бұрын

Did you see that Triumph Spitfire 🥰🇬🇧

@thughes52 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks some unbelievable truly awesome Bristol cars ,I remember watching salvage squad repairing a Bristol car for someone turning it from blue to silver original ..so hand built and super rare ....cheers really cool video ...Colin ...

@gordonwebster3809 2 жыл бұрын

when i was 11 my uncle derek avery had a bristol 401 that is whyi was a mechanc for 48 years he ived in failand it was such a fabulous car in british racing green

@tecdesigns8183 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos Bristols are cool but for me if I could have one it would be the commer they're so cool.

@davidyapp2240 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what sn amazing collection of handcrafted cars the skills involved in their unique builds is exceptional. Just a comment and maybe others won't agree but for me your music'd video previews spoil the experience of your excellent finds, would much rather enjoy the finds as if l was there with you in real time. Just my view. Keep up with the finds though.

@englishmaninfrance661 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't afford a Bristol , but I'd take that Spitfire any day of the week

@kevinhaigh1654 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed enjoyed it and I always wonder how people get so many cars most ive ever had was a series 3 jaguar xj6 1986 and a 1983 Granada mk3,and Kawasaki gpz750r, loved all of them, and thought fiona was worth looking at also 🤣🤣

@kevinhaigh1654 2 жыл бұрын

Granada mk2 that should be

@sarahrobinson410 2 жыл бұрын

Bristol's and some of the Alvis range cars share very similar styles.. Close your eyes and blink And Alvis spring to mind. Bristol 407 coupe

@paulwayman4579 2 жыл бұрын

I agree I have an Alvis TD21 and there are lots of similar parts seats and roof line

@teresapaskell5459 2 жыл бұрын

Great🥳

@paulstansfield8693 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a BMW 330d Touring Manual E46, owned by Bristol for 12 years, still in Bristol livery, I feel it was there gofer car, Its been in my garage over covid. If you know anyone who maybe interested let me know 👍 it’s taxed insured, currently in for mot. May make great content for a follow up, it’s on KZfaq, we’re a couple of guys busted into the factory before the auction. It’s in way better condition since I purchased it