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Bristol Cars: A very British story [Hardcover]

Christopher Balfour
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  • Hardcover: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Haynes Publishing (8 Oct 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844254070
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844254071
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.1 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 143,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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First manufactured in 1946 and still produced today, Bristol cars have become a uniquely British institution that is celebrated in this comprehensive history, written by a dedicated owner of nearly 50 years' standing. These hand-built cars are owned by car connoisseurs who appreciate their fine engineering, handling, reliability, longevity and everyday practicality, and also savour the driver experience. This lavish book explores the details of the company's complex and fascinating history, and will appeal to all owners, past and present, as well as the many admirers of these cars.

About the Author

Now retired, Christopher Balfour worked for local government employment services. Since 1961 he has enjoyed constant use of six-cylinder and V8-engined Bristols, and retains examples of both to this day. This is his fourth book. He lives in Hampshire.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Bristol Cars Book 21 Jan 2010
Format:Hardcover
Great book! Very detailed and well researched text and excellent photos. A must for Bristol owners and enthusiasts.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
OK, but...... 13 Mar 2010
Format:Hardcover
I'm not sure about this book. It is as if every snippet of gossip has been included, which makes for very lumpy reading with a narrative which is sometimes hard to follow.
The pictures - very good in their own right - are rarely tied to the text, and in some cases seem to occur at random.
The technical side is simply inadequate by comparison with either the Brooklands re-print or Setright's books.

And there's the rub - how can you write a book about Bristol Cars and not mention (except once in passing) LJK Setright? He wrote endlessly about Bristols Cars in various magazines, was for a time president of the Bristol Owners Club, and produced 2 books on the subject.

I have a copy of LJKS' "Bristol Cars & Engines" from 1974.
Does it cost more than twice what this one does (even before Amazon discount!)? Yes
Has it less than half the pages? Yes
Is it more than 4 times as good as this book? Yes

This book is OK, but not great
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a detailed look at what went before Bristol Cars was formed, its formation and its subsequent history. Packed full of interesting historical notes, a lot never before un-earthed. Yes there are other, previous, publications that cover the technical detail of the cars in greater depth, but no other publication has grasped the full breadth of the machinations that went on in the Bristol Airplane company, and that subsequently gave rise to the foundation of Bristol Cars.
The depth of detail on the model variations is also unsurpassed.
Put simply, in time, this book will become the accepted text book on the history of Bristol Cars.
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