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BRISTOL 411 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 23 BRISTOL 411s 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 411 is rarer than 73% 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 23 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 411
The Bristol 411 is an automobile which was built by the British manufacturer Bristol Cars from 1969 to 1976. It was the fifth series of Chrysler-V8 engined Bristol models. The car was rated highly for its comfort, performance and handling by contemporary reviewers. With the 411, Bristol, for the first time since the 407 was introduced, made a change of engine. Although they were still using a Chrysler V8 engine, the old A type engine was gone. Replacing it was the much larger big-block B series engine of 6,277 cc (383.0 cu in) - compared to the 5,211 cc of the 410. This much larger engine gave...
BRISTOL 411 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 411 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 23 BRISTOL 411 were still registered in the UK — 21 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 411 rare?
The BRISTOL 411 is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 411 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 411 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 411 use?
Most BRISTOL 411 run on petrol — about 96% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).
When did the BRISTOL 411 peak?
The BRISTOL 411 peaked at 23 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.