Bristol Archives - A Career of Great Car Articles by John Matras

1951-1960 Bristol England I-6

1953 Bristol 404: Brit car is a rarity, and yet it’s a stereotype

History/driving impressions republished by the author; originally published in AutoWeek March 20, 1995 It helps to imagine a British movie of the early ‘50s, one…

JmatrasApril 3, 2025

1951-1960 AC England I-6

AC Aceca Bristol: Predecessor of the “Snake”

Originally published in AutoWeek November 15, 1982 AC Aceca Bristol; photos by John Matras AC was on a roll. Its roadster, the AC Ace, had…

JmatrasApril 3, 2025

1961-1970 Bristol England V-8

Bristol 408: Superb Performance Plus Individuality

History originally published in AutoWeek, December 27, 1982 For some, a Rolls is to ostentatious. For some, a jaguar is too common and flashy. Mercedes…

JmatrasApril 3, 2025

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