Bristol Owners’ Club THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE BRISTOL OWNERS ’ CLUB Autumn 2016, No. 155 Inside: Bristols triumph on the Beaujolais Run, p12 Peking to Paris Rally, p32 2016 BOC Events, Trips & Tours, SIX-PAGE SPECIAL members’ survey Bristol Cars results, p34 unveiled Bullet PLUS, News, Views, from Ian Wallace at BCL, p22 Letters & More FORMERLY THE CAR DIVISION OF THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE COMPANY BRISTOL CARS SERVICE, PARTS AND RESTORATION Bristol Cars is committed to preserving the heritage of our proud marque. Our team have over one hundred years of combined experience, exclusive to our models. We are determined to ensure that only the highest standards of service are upheld and are pleased to offer the following from our West London workshops: • Servicing • Restoration • Parts manufacture and supply • Classic upgrades and modernisation • Paintwork and trimming • Technical advice 400 to Fighter, direct from the manufacturer. Collection and delivery by arrangement. Bristol Cars Services Ltd Unit 17-19 Shield Drive, Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9EX
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[email protected] 020 8560 3300 • www.bristolcars.co.uk BOC_152_May 2015.indd 2 29/06/2015 14:52 Service Dept BOC Bulletin A4 FPG.indd 1 15/05/2015 16:30 Bristol Owners’ Club Autumn 2016, No. 155 Contents 3 From the Editor 32 BOC Australia Dear members Peking to Paris Rally 4 From the Chair A Peking-to-Paris first and a Another busy season celebratory lunch By Mark Alford 34 The BOC’s Events, 7 London Classic Car Show Trips and Tours A summary of the 2016