BRISTOL · BRISTOL 412 · Cars
BRISTOL 412 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 12 BRISTOL 412s 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 412 is rarer than 78% 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 12 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 412
The Bristol 412 is a car which was produced by British manufacturer Bristol Cars from 1975 to 1986. Variants were produced as the Bristol Beaufighter, from 1980 to 1993, and as the Bristol Beaufort, from 1984 to 1994.
BRISTOL 412 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 412 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 12 BRISTOL 412 were still registered in the UK — 8 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 412 rare?
The BRISTOL 412 is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 412 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 412 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL 412 use?
Most BRISTOL 412 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 412 peak?
The BRISTOL 412 peaked at 12 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.