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BRISTOL BLENHEIM Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 14 BRISTOL BLENHEIMs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 15 in 2014 Q3 — only 93% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (2.0% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2060 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the BRISTOL BLENHEIM is rarer than 77% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 14 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 77% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (2.0% of survivors). At that pace roughly 13 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2060.
About the BLENHEIM
The Bristol Type 603 is a car that was launched in 1976 by British manufacturer Bristol Cars to replace the 411. With the 603 – introduced along with the Zagato-built 412 – the Bristol car underwent its first major facelift since the introduction of the 406 in the late 1950s. The design was to last until the marque's demise in 2011. Bristol's chief designer Dudley Hobbs strove to make the car more spacious and aerodynamic, while also using flatter body panels that would be easier to hammer.
BRISTOL BLENHEIM — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL BLENHEIM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 14 BRISTOL BLENHEIM were still registered in the UK — 9 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL BLENHEIM rare?
The BRISTOL BLENHEIM is genuinely rare, with only 14 left, making it rarer than 77% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL BLENHEIM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL BLENHEIM on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 13 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most BRISTOL BLENHEIM use?
Most BRISTOL BLENHEIM run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL BLENHEIM peak?
The BRISTOL BLENHEIM peaked at 15 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.