BRISTOL · BRISTOL 405 · Cars
BRISTOL 405 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 26 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 405
The Bristol 404 and Bristol 405 are British luxury cars which were manufactured by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. The 404 was manufactured from 1953 to 1958, and the 405 from 1955 to 1958. The models were successors to the Bristol 403. The 404 was a two-seat coupé and the 405 was available as a four-seat, four-door saloon and as a four-seat, two-door drophead coupé. Unlike previous or later Bristol models, there is considerable confusion in nomenclature when it comes to the Bristol 404 and 405. The 404 was a very short-wheelbase car introduced in 1953, whereas the longer 405 was introduced in 1955...
BRISTOL 405 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 405 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 26 BRISTOL 405 were still registered in the UK — 20 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 405 rare?
The BRISTOL 405 is genuinely rare, with only 26 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 405 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 405 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 405 use?
Most BRISTOL 405 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 405 peak?
The BRISTOL 405 peaked at 26 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.