BRISTOL · BRISTOL 404 · Cars
BRISTOL 404 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 9 BRISTOL 404s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BRISTOL 404 is rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 9 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 404
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 404 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 404 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 9 BRISTOL 404 were still registered in the UK — 9 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 404 rare?
The BRISTOL 404 is genuinely rare, with only 9 left, making it rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 404 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 404 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 404 use?
Most BRISTOL 404 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 404 peak?
The BRISTOL 404 peaked at 9 registered in 2017 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.