BRISTOL · BRISTOL 403 · Cars
BRISTOL 403 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 21 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 403
The Bristol 403 is a luxury car which was produced from 1953 to 1955 by British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Co. (whose car division later became Bristol Cars). The 403 was the third of the eventual five series of Bristols powered by the BMW-derived pushrod straight-six engine. It replaced the Bristol 401 and 402 in 1953 and continued in production for two years. It retained much the same styling as the 401, but featured many mechanical improvements compared to that model. The 1971 cc six-cylinder engine was modified through the use of bigger valves and larger main bearings with a diameter of...
BRISTOL 403 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 403 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 21 BRISTOL 403 were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 403 rare?
The BRISTOL 403 is genuinely rare, with only 21 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 403 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 403 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 403 use?
Most BRISTOL 403 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 403 peak?
The BRISTOL 403 peaked at 23 registered in 2018 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.