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BRISTOL 407 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 6 BRISTOL 407s 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. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (1.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2067 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the BRISTOL 407 is rarer than 83% 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 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (1.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 6 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2067.
About the 407
The Bristol 407 is a sports tourer car produced by British manufacturer Bristol Cars between 1961 and 1963. It was the first Bristol model to be made by the company after separating from the Bristol Aeroplane Company, which had built all previous Bristol models. Outwardly it resembled the 406, on which it was based, and which had been produced between 1958 and 1961.
BRISTOL 407 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 407 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 6 BRISTOL 407 were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 407 rare?
The BRISTOL 407 is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 407 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 407 on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 6 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 407 use?
Most BRISTOL 407 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 407 peak?
The BRISTOL 407 peaked at 6 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.